David Cobb: Taylor Jenkins said he’s “hearing great things” about Josh Jackson and the entire Memphis Hustle squad after 4-0 start. “He’s filling up the stat sheet, making an impact on the defensive end. Wanting to take on the toughest match-ups that we’re facing.”
Tag: Coaching
Duncan took over just 13 games into his …
Duncan took over just 13 games into his first season as an assistant coach. Popovich was asked if he considered having Becky Hammon take over to make history as the first woman to lead an NBA team. “I’m not here to make history,” Popovich said.
Tom Orsborn: DeMar said the players did …
Tom Orsborn: DeMar said the players did not know beforehand who would call the shots in the case of a Pop ejection: “We didn’t know. We just went out there and played. Whatever Tim called, drew up, we tried to execute it.” #Spurs
Tom Orsborn: Forbes praised Duncan for …
Tom Orsborn: Forbes praised Duncan for “taking control” but also liked how the assistants tag-teamed it: “Timeouts, no one sat in the chair. Everybody put their two cents in… It was really… whichever coach had something to say, they would say it. I think it was good like that.” #Spurs
Mark Medina: Doc Rivers on Paul George …
Mark Medina: Doc Rivers on Paul George being displeased with his 33-point debut: “I’m happy he was unhappy.” Doc liked PG’s debut but noted his struggles on defense
Mark Medina: Doc Rivers said Paul …
Tom Orsborn: Pop called Aaron Gordon …
Tom Orsborn: Pop called Aaron Gordon hitting the court after being fouled late by DeRozan a “total show… Some people would be influenced by that, or human beings. But there is no reason for him to lay down on the court like somebody just stuck a needle in his eye or something like that.”
Tom Orsborn: Pop also holds himself and …
Tom Orsborn: Pop also holds himself and his staff accountable: “We make mistakes too. Maybe we should have different people on the court at different times in the game. We are learning a little bit about that. After last year we kind of thought we knew who played well together.” #Spurs
Joe Freeman: Coach Terry Stotts …
Joe Freeman: Coach Terry Stotts confirmed that Carmelo Anthony is undergoing a physical this weekend in New York and the Blazers are hopeful he’ll join them Monday night in New Orleans.
Tom Orsborn: Pop scoffed at the notion …
Tom Orsborn: Pop scoffed at the notion this is a “new group” and needs time to get to know each other: “Yeah, I’m not buying that. It’s the same group as last year, isn’t it? Basically? Plus Dejounte.” #Spurs