Tag: 2024 NBA Draft
Rick Carlisle on Johnny Furphy: “We thought he was in the top 14 in...
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle praised the toughness/versatility of rookie Johnny Furphy after last night’s 99-90 road loss vs. the Brooklyn Nets (12...
Jalen Johnson: Zaccharie Risacher showed why he’s the No. 1 pick vs. Knicks
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson was happy to see 2024 #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher have a great game during last night’s 121-116 home...
Charles Barkley on Dalton Knecht falling to 17: “These NBA general managers don’t have...
Charles Barkley can’t understand how Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht slipped all the way down to 17 during the 2024 NBA Draft. (via NBA...
Rick Carlisle: History will likely show that Zach Edey should have went higher than...
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had a lot of great things to say about former Purdue star Zach Edey following Monday’s 120-116 preseason...
Alex Sarr: Practicing vs. Jonas Valanciunas should help me with learning NBA physicality
Washington Wizards 2024 #2 pick Alex Sarr thinks that practicing against veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas will help him with understanding the physicality of...
Taylor Jenkins: We love Cam Spencer’s winning mentality
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins believes that two-way rookie Cam Spencer plays with a chip on his shoulder. (via Memphis Grizzlies- Beyond Grit): “With Cam,...
Taylor Jenkins on Jaylen Wells: “He’s a guy that when you do the intel...
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has been very impressed with 2024 second round pick Jaylen Wells out of Washington State. (via Memphis Grizzlies- Beyond...
Tyler Smith: I wanna be a Hall of Famer one day
Milwaukee Bucks 2024 #33 pick Tyler Smith has aspirations of becoming a very good NBA player. (via Milwaukee Bucks All-Access): “I feel like you gotta be...
Ron Holland: I thought Pistons were picking Matas Buzelis until he looked over and...
Detroit Pistons rookie Ron Holland actually believed that his former G League Ignite teammate Matas Buzelis would be taken 5th overall during the 2024...
Bronny James: I’m a relentless defender
Los Angeles Lakers 2024 #55 pick Bronny James recently said that he enjoys being an undersized guard with athleticism. (via Los Angeles Lakers): Describes himself as...
Ricky Council IV on Adem Bona: “He’s very hard working, very strong, very athletic”
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Ricky Council IV feels confident that rookie center Adem Bona will have a productive NBA career. (via Courtside Comparisons): “He’s very hard...
Mike Brown: We’re going to be patient with Devin Carter’s injury recovery
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown doesn’t want 2024 #13 pick Devin Carter to rush back from rehabbing his left shoulder (had successful surgery...
Cody Williams talks defensive approach: “I think the biggest thing is just seeing man...
Here’s Utah Jazz 2024 #10 pick Cody Williams giving a detailed breakdown of what helps him make reads/see rotations on defense. (via The 3-Point Conversion): “I...
Chet Holmgren on Dillon Jones: “He’s an amazing player”
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren spoke very highly about rookie Dillon Jones during NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas. (via NBA on ESPN): “He’s...
Zaccharie Risacher: I really feel like I can achieve my goal of winning championships...
Atlanta Hawks 2024 #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher has aspirations of winning multiple titles in the future. (via NBA on ESPN): Jorge Sedano: “Let’s fast forward 10...