“Just trust in him, pass him the ball when he’s open, tell him to be aggressive,” Durant said. “I mean, I don’t do too much. Like I said, I’m not here to be babysitting anybody. Ben knows that if he’s got a time to be aggressive, go be aggressive. Who gives a sh*t if you make it or miss it? We just like you being aggressive, and he tells me the same thing.”
Source: Erik Slater @ Clutch Points
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Steve Nash had this to say about Ben Simmons’ progression back to full time play.
More info: https://t.co/eIaaAHy5VS pic.twitter.com/SpV4sOXzbP – 4:32 PM
Steve Nash had this to say about Ben Simmons’ progression back to full time play.
More info: https://t.co/eIaaAHy5VS pic.twitter.com/SpV4sOXzbP – 4:32 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
After almost a year and a half away from the game, Steve Nash knows that Ben Simmons is “not going to be at his best” early in the season —but as they have from the beginning, the Nets continue to stand behind Simmons and hope he will find his rhythm early espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:25 PM
After almost a year and a half away from the game, Steve Nash knows that Ben Simmons is “not going to be at his best” early in the season —but as they have from the beginning, the Nets continue to stand behind Simmons and hope he will find his rhythm early espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:25 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Steve Nash when asked if Ben Simmons will be in the dunker spot more than he was with Philly:
“I would think he has the ball or is rolling more.” – 1:51 PM
Steve Nash when asked if Ben Simmons will be in the dunker spot more than he was with Philly:
“I would think he has the ball or is rolling more.” – 1:51 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Steve Nash on the balance between Ben Simmons finding his teammates and being aggressive. pic.twitter.com/FR5FQd3tsG – 1:50 PM
Steve Nash on the balance between Ben Simmons finding his teammates and being aggressive. pic.twitter.com/FR5FQd3tsG – 1:50 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After Jordan Poole finished a smooth bucket against the Lakers in the preseason, Kevin Durant chimed in on Twitter. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/09/kev… – 1:00 PM
After Jordan Poole finished a smooth bucket against the Lakers in the preseason, Kevin Durant chimed in on Twitter. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/09/kev… – 1:00 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant and Seth Curry shoot-off pic.twitter.com/PL5ZZ4E5rd – 12:52 PM
Kevin Durant and Seth Curry shoot-off pic.twitter.com/PL5ZZ4E5rd – 12:52 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
KD when asked if he has a preferred number of minutes per night this season:
“48 per game.” – 12:38 PM
KD when asked if he has a preferred number of minutes per night this season:
“48 per game.” – 12:38 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
KD on the vibes in Brooklyn this training camp:
“The vibes have been straight. But who knows what the vibes will be if we hit a skid or if we’re not playing well or if somebody gets injured. I think that’s what makes a team is how we stick together through those times.“ – 12:34 PM
KD on the vibes in Brooklyn this training camp:
“The vibes have been straight. But who knows what the vibes will be if we hit a skid or if we’re not playing well or if somebody gets injured. I think that’s what makes a team is how we stick together through those times.“ – 12:34 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
Who’s the Bulls’ Alpha? It’s a team sport, but all the best ones have one, and we know who they are: Curry, Giannis, Luka, KD, Jokic, Embiid, Jimmy, LeBron. Can a team ultimately succeed without The One?
on.nba.com/3ysX9Xq – 12:13 PM
Who’s the Bulls’ Alpha? It’s a team sport, but all the best ones have one, and we know who they are: Curry, Giannis, Luka, KD, Jokic, Embiid, Jimmy, LeBron. Can a team ultimately succeed without The One?
on.nba.com/3ysX9Xq – 12:13 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on 10 of the most interesting players this NBA season. Got into Damian Lillard, Jaden Ivey, Ben Simmons, Zion Williamson, and a whole bunch else. Great discussions. open.spotify.com/episode/29jJ0q… – 11:50 AM
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on 10 of the most interesting players this NBA season. Got into Damian Lillard, Jaden Ivey, Ben Simmons, Zion Williamson, and a whole bunch else. Great discussions. open.spotify.com/episode/29jJ0q… – 11:50 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Ben Simmons shoots with the wrong hand. pic.twitter.com/XK733azWG2 – 11:46 AM
Ben Simmons shoots with the wrong hand. pic.twitter.com/XK733azWG2 – 11:46 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
We really got a KD-like middy pull-up from Duncan in Memphis
Now Strus hit a one-legged pull-up tonight
What is happening? – 8:50 PM
We really got a KD-like middy pull-up from Duncan in Memphis
Now Strus hit a one-legged pull-up tonight
What is happening? – 8:50 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After Jordan Poole finished a smooth bucket against the Lakers in the preseason, Kevin Durant chimed in on Twitter. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/09/kev… – 10:00 AM
After Jordan Poole finished a smooth bucket against the Lakers in the preseason, Kevin Durant chimed in on Twitter. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/09/kev… – 10:00 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After Jordan Poole finished a smooth bucket against the Lakers in the preseason, Kevin Durant chimed in on Twitter. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/09/kev… – 12:10 AM
After Jordan Poole finished a smooth bucket against the Lakers in the preseason, Kevin Durant chimed in on Twitter. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/09/kev… – 12:10 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
“We’ve got to be tougher”
Kyrie Irving said the Nets want to erase the narratives surrounding the team the last few years. Among those is a soft reputation across the NBA.
And based on their comments, Steve Nash, Kevin Durant, and Markieff Morris agree.clutchpoints.com/nets-news-weve… – 6:35 PM
“We’ve got to be tougher”
Kyrie Irving said the Nets want to erase the narratives surrounding the team the last few years. Among those is a soft reputation across the NBA.
And based on their comments, Steve Nash, Kevin Durant, and Markieff Morris agree.clutchpoints.com/nets-news-weve… – 6:35 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant arrives at Brooklyn’s practice in the park. pic.twitter.com/VHnyeU9XJF – 4:44 PM
Kevin Durant arrives at Brooklyn’s practice in the park. pic.twitter.com/VHnyeU9XJF – 4:44 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
I call conspiracy: Ben Simmons just won the Nets’ knockout tournament – 4:07 PM
I call conspiracy: Ben Simmons just won the Nets’ knockout tournament – 4:07 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
At the #Nets’ Practice in the Park, both of Steve Nash’s kids were wearing…Kevin Durant jerseys. pic.twitter.com/SsOBKgguNE – 3:55 PM
At the #Nets’ Practice in the Park, both of Steve Nash’s kids were wearing…Kevin Durant jerseys. pic.twitter.com/SsOBKgguNE – 3:55 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Know who actually inspired me the most is Kevin Durant”
Klay Thompson tells @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine how @Kevin Durant inspired him to get back to his All-Star form.
Hear the @warriors Season Preview NOW
🔊https://t.co/05WcBP82RJ pic.twitter.com/mKpwuv3lGn – 3:50 PM
“Know who actually inspired me the most is Kevin Durant”
Klay Thompson tells @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine how @Kevin Durant inspired him to get back to his All-Star form.
Hear the @warriors Season Preview NOW
🔊https://t.co/05WcBP82RJ pic.twitter.com/mKpwuv3lGn – 3:50 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton playing together offers legitimate fit concerns in Brooklyn’s new-look offense.
Steve Nash spoke on this Thursday and today. My latest on how the Nets could look to address the issue. clutchpoints.com/nets-how-brook… – 8:46 PM
Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton playing together offers legitimate fit concerns in Brooklyn’s new-look offense.
Steve Nash spoke on this Thursday and today. My latest on how the Nets could look to address the issue. clutchpoints.com/nets-how-brook… – 8:46 PM
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“So we’re always feeding each other that type of energy and encouragement,” he continued. “From me to him to Kai (Irving) to Cam (Thomas) to Patty (Mills), we’re always talking to each other about ‘look, we need to be more aggressive to look to score the ball.’ I mean, that’s the name of the game, putting the ball in the hoop. So when Ben is aggressive to get downhill and looks for everybody and then puts the ball in the rim, that’s going to be a plus for our team. But I don’t have to tell him this every day. He knows what it is.” -via Clutch Points / October 11, 2022
Brian Lewis: KD on how to keep Ben Simmons confident: “Trust in him, pass him the ball, tell him be aggressive…(But) Im not here to babysit anybody. Ben knows that. If he’s got a time to be aggressive go be aggressive. Who gives a sh1t if you miss it? We like you being aggressive.” #Nets -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / October 11, 2022
Brian Lewis: Let’s store away KD’s quote on the #Nets training camp vibes: “The vibes have been straight but who knows what the vibes will be if we hit a skid or if we’re not playing well or if somebody gets injured. That’s what makes a team is how we stick together through those times.” #NBA -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / October 11, 2022
“The number one thing is to support him and be there for him, give him belief,” Nash said. We all believe in him. We all think that he’ll make a huge impact. Just gotta give him time. We gotta be patient with him, we hope it comes quickly, but in the event that it doesn’t we just gotta work through and stay patient and give him that confidence because it’s not easy, you know I can’t reiterate that enough.” -via Clutch Points / October 11, 2022