about 1 month ago
Victor Wembanyama Says “Screw” Playoff Experience, Spurs Will Play Hard to Win a Title
Wembanyama acknowledged that the young Spurs team doesn't have deep playoff experience, but said, "Screw it." He continued, "We're still gonna play 100% and try to win this championship." Wembanyama says a lack of experience won't prevent the Spurs from going out and trying to win it all. The Spurs won't change how they play when the playoffs begin.
By Pranay Mukherjee
about 1 month ago
Steve Kerr Says Victor Wembanyama Doesn’t Look Young Anymore
Kerr said Wembanyama has moved beyond flashes and now plays with total command. “He doesn’t look young anymore,” Kerr said after the Spurs beat Golden State in San Francisco. The Warriors coach praised Victor’s confidence, glass work and range, then summed up the matchup simply: “Several lobs where he looked like a Nerf hoop.”
By Raahib Singh
about 1 month ago
Sarah Strong Calls UConn’s Championship Run a Team Achievement
Fresh off winning the Naismith Women’s Player of the Year award, Strong made sure the spotlight stayed shared. “It’s definitely a great honor,” she said, but added she’s “very proud of my teammates for kind of helping me get here.” The UConn sophomore also said her role is simple: “Whatever my team needs me to do, I’m going to do.”
By Raahib Singh
about 1 month ago
Stephen A. Smith: Jalen Brunson Is Still the Knicks’ Most Important Player
Smith made his Knicks hierarchy clear on First Take. “The answer to this is easy. It’s Jalen Brunson,” he said, arguing everything flows from the point guard’s control, efficiency, and late-game shotmaking. While Towns remains essential, Smith said Brunson “starts this engine” and owns the one trait New York trusts most in big moments: closing.
By Raahib Singh





