Carmelo Anthony believes the Nuggets gave Nikola Jokic the No. 15 jersey as a “petty maneuver” to “erase Melo's accomplishments”.
(via
@7PMinBrooklyn
)
Niggas crying about Jimmy being on here like he hasn’t led his team to 2 finals appearances in the last 4 seasons; meanwhile Embiid pushing 30 and still an ECF virgin and SGA still hasn’t led OKC to the playoffs
Max Strus says Erik Spoelstra was confused that Mike Budenholzer didn’t call timeout at the end of regulation
“Spo came into the huddle and he was like 'they didn't call a timeout, what are they doing?'” 😅
(Via
@LeBatardShow
)
Richard Jefferson says he feared Paul Pierce more than he feared Dwyane Wade
“Ball in the hands for a last-second shot, I would probably fear Paul Pierce more than DWade.”
(Via
@RoadTrippinPod
)
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@ChrisBHaynes
on Portland's approach if they were to trade Damian Lillard:
“If it gets to that point, they would consult with Dame. He’s been there 10 years, he’s been a model citizen, represented that city and organization with class. I think they would try to get him where he…
Oshae Brissett sends a message to Heat fans
“See you guys on Sunday. Keep chanting 'We want Celtics.' We will continue this conversation after the first round.” 👀
(h/t
@AdamTaylorNBA
)
Damian Lillard’s ‘dream scenario’ in Portland is for them to re-sign Jerami Grant and sign Draymond Green, per
@sam_amick
Can this Big 3 make some noise? 👀
“I was hearing things that suggested Paul George was in play and everything since then has validated that… I think Paul George is certainly available.”👀👀
-
@HowardBeck
(h/t
@TopBallCoverage
)
Where do you want to see PG land? 👀
Jaren Jackson Jr. is only averaging 1.1 BPG and 5.3 RPG over his last 7 games
He’s also shooting 30.6% from the field and 23.5% from 3 during this stretch
Memphis is now 3-13 on the season
"They're playing well above their means. They ballin' right now, and I gotta give them respect ... Guys that we should be able to keep under control are playing their a-- off."
- Jaylen Brown after Game 3
"Guys that we want shooting the ball was hitting them and we couldn’t get them to miss. We thought they were decent closeouts."
- Jaylen Brown on the Miami Heat
(Via
@JaredWeissNBA
)