2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Doesn't See Win Vs Pistons As A 'Learning Experience'

The Spurs suffocated Cade Cunningham on defense tonight, making him shoot 5-26 from the field. Their own shotmakers came through as well with Wemby leading the charge defensively with 6 blocks. "I don't think that's a night where we learn the most things about ourselves, but it's definitely a night where we confirm progression and potential," said the ever-philosophical Wembanyama.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Chris Paul Picks SGA Over Luka: “Your Teammates Wanna See the Stars Actually Try”

Paul chose Shai and pointed to habits from OKC, “loved to be in the gym,” plus a shift in mindset: “defense matters.” He said stars don’t need to be “locked down,” but “your teammates just wanna see that stars actually try on defense.” Paul added SGA “is gonna get 30 just about every night,” and his defense fueled OKC’s jump.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Kevin Durant Defends AAU Basketball: "It Changed Our Lives"

"A lot of us are products of AAU. It changed our lives. Being able to leave our neighborhood and being able to play against the best around the country from an early age," he said. KD acknowledged his connection, "Hate when they disrespect the AAU route, especially since I'm a little biased since I took that route, too."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Pat Riley Misjudged His Relationship With LeBron James, Brian Windhorst Reveals

Windhorst explained Riley's miscalculation, "It totally mystified Pat that LeBron just wouldn't come back and try to win there. He misjudged his relationship with him and misjudged what he could do to inspire him." Riley's unspoken question lingered: "You won two more titles if you would've played the last 12 years in Miami would you have more than just two?"

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Anthony Davis on Pairing With Alex Sarr: “On the Defensive End, It’s Going to Be Insane”

Davis said he’s “always been very successful with another big,” and called Sarr’s floor spacing the key on offense. Defensively, “it’s going to be insane,” citing pick-and-roll coverage, switching onto guards, and rim protection. He noted Sarr is “second in the league” in blocks per game and “only going to get better,” with Davis hoping to pass on lessons.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Monica McNutt Says Spurs Are NBA’s Best Team Right Now

McNutt pointed to Spurs’ momentum and balance: league’s longest win streak, No. 3 defense, and No. 7 offense. She called health “the biggest key,” and noted they “pretty comfortably” beat “the team with the best record coming out of Eastern Conference.” McNutt called Spurs “complete,” citing perimeter defense, interior defense, shooting, and a “balanced attack,” even without deep playoff experience.

By Raahib Singh

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