McKillop said best thing he’s learned from you is grace: “…appreciating everything that goes into a lot of the successes…shine the light away from me as much as possible…who’s impacted me along the way. He’s very humble in that sense…I wouldn’t be here without those three amazing years at Davidson…best decision basketball-wise that I’ve made…”
Road trip: “…coach called it the getaway game…good vibes…hopefully we can pack that momentum with us…easy to get up for when you have the home crowd…another level of focus (on the road)…we know how to do it, it’s just a matter of showing up…”
Drop 40 in front of McKillop and ex-teammates: “Schedule got worked out somewhat…I’ll miss the Davidson-USF game…always gets me going, reminding of the journey it took to get here…love the relationship I have with him…that smile…like I was back on the East Coast…”
Looney: “if you look at year to year what he’s been through…you see him out there and he was 19-20 (in the highlights)…play every night, he can give us that physicality in the paint. That rebounding…he just knows everything that we do and he’s part of the DNA in that…we drafted Wise last year…he always stayed ready…he’ll be able to adjust accordingly…true professional…tough position to be in…second draft pick who’s gonna get his turn…”
David Taylor, Catapult, when to rest, practice structure: “evolving year to year…we’ve had a lot of turnover in that department. These last three years (have had consistency/continuity)…coaching style…trust…then that comes with trust from the players to follow the plans…that doesn’t just happen overnight…this is their third year (Celebrini and team)…very collaborative…if you do the work, it works.”
Q3 defensive rating is 82: “make adjustments throughout the game…keep them on their heels…focus and attention and effort…then you realize the other team hasn’t scored in four possessions…it’s just effort tbh…sustain that for 48 minutes…”
High screens for Kuminga: “…getting him reps just out there…opportunities to showcase his athleticism…he made a pass to Moody in the corner…shows his capability of being a downhill threat but also getting guys open looks…”
Was under the weather with 18-19 points, rhythm now? “For sure. It follows kinda the usual pattern of how I start seasons…not really worrying about the output…recovery from game to game feels solid, getting used to the rotation…”
Q3 explosive quarters: “I don’t want to say it because I don’t want it to change…physicality…it is hard to maintain that pace…keep making them take tough shots…keep our turnovers reasonable…”
Takeaways from 7-1 homestand: “took care of business, defensively we were really solid…even got some young guys in there…JK tonight was awesome…still trying to find an identity of how we’re gonna win, everybody (comfortable with their roles)…for eight games it’s hard to stay locked in…monotony…really impressive.”
Strong Q3: “our defense starts to wear people down. Steph has always been a third quarter killer…our pace, when we’re not turning the ball over and pressing it…cause chaos…break down teams’ spirits.”
General level of comfort after missing a couple weeks: “just knowing what I need to do…stay consistent with the little steps that the team wants me to do.”
Defensive improvements: “we were pretty good last year too…the addition of Andre…Gary Payton playing a prominent role has given us two all-world defenders…Steph is having an outstanding defensive season…been at it a lot of years…”
Looney minutes: “I check in with him everyday…best thing is that he’s healthy…grit and an edge…fine player and it’s fun to see him healthy…rock solid guy, part of the foundation of this group.”
More minutes coming up? “As long as he goes out there, runs the floor, plays defense…we’re gonna continue to give him opportunities…depending on the health of our team…do it in a healthy way…”
JK up top with Steph setting pick: “…one of Jonathan’s strengths as a rookie is his passing…good knack for driving and kicking, finding shooters…get him into some space…got downhill…hammered home dunks…he’s really warned the minutes…great scrimmage…4-on-4 with the young guys…you have to remember he missed three weeks…swimming upstream…reward him.”
McKillop said best thing he’s learned from you is grace: “…appreciating everything that goes into a lot of the successes…shine the light away from me as much as possible…who’s impacted me along the way. He’s very humble in that sense…I wouldn’t be here without those three amazing years at Davidson…best decision basketball-wise that I’ve made…”
Road trip: “…coach called it the getaway game…good vibes…hopefully we can pack that momentum with us…easy to get up for when you have the home crowd…another level of focus (on the road)…we know how to do it, it’s just a matter of showing up…”
Specific requests? “Just more off days for golf (laughs)…”
Drop 40 in front of McKillop and ex-teammates: “Schedule got worked out somewhat…I’ll miss the Davidson-USF game…always gets me going, reminding of the journey it took to get here…love the relationship I have with him…that smile…like I was back on the East Coast…”
Kerr: “he always tells me how proud he is…don’t have to talk to him much…seventh year here…he’s been great to me, he’s a great coach.”
More than saying they’ve been playing for years? “…can’t overstate the importance of continuity…”
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cheapest tickets i've seen since before the dynasty, excited to see chase center
Thanks for recap. Safe travels!
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Looney: “if you look at year to year what he’s been through…you see him out there and he was 19-20 (in the highlights)…play every night, he can give us that physicality in the paint. That rebounding…he just knows everything that we do and he’s part of the DNA in that…we drafted Wise last year…he always stayed ready…he’ll be able to adjust accordingly…true professional…tough position to be in…second draft pick who’s gonna get his turn…”
(Inaudible follow up)
David Taylor, Catapult, when to rest, practice structure: “evolving year to year…we’ve had a lot of turnover in that department. These last three years (have had consistency/continuity)…coaching style…trust…then that comes with trust from the players to follow the plans…that doesn’t just happen overnight…this is their third year (Celebrini and team)…very collaborative…if you do the work, it works.”
Q3 defensive rating is 82: “make adjustments throughout the game…keep them on their heels…focus and attention and effort…then you realize the other team hasn’t scored in four possessions…it’s just effort tbh…sustain that for 48 minutes…”
High screens for Kuminga: “…getting him reps just out there…opportunities to showcase his athleticism…he made a pass to Moody in the corner…shows his capability of being a downhill threat but also getting guys open looks…”
Was under the weather with 18-19 points, rhythm now? “For sure. It follows kinda the usual pattern of how I start seasons…not really worrying about the output…recovery from game to game feels solid, getting used to the rotation…”
Q3 explosive quarters: “I don’t want to say it because I don’t want it to change…physicality…it is hard to maintain that pace…keep making them take tough shots…keep our turnovers reasonable…”
Takeaways from 7-1 homestand: “took care of business, defensively we were really solid…even got some young guys in there…JK tonight was awesome…still trying to find an identity of how we’re gonna win, everybody (comfortable with their roles)…for eight games it’s hard to stay locked in…monotony…really impressive.”
NEXT UP: STEPH
Strong Q3: “our defense starts to wear people down. Steph has always been a third quarter killer…our pace, when we’re not turning the ball over and pressing it…cause chaos…break down teams’ spirits.”
How are you feeling: “…let’s under next…what’s expected of me…usually don’t get a chance to gel…hang out with guys…”
Team: “…our motto has been Strength in numbers…been executing so far (in defense)”
Good to get last home game: “Coach talked about winning this getaway game…get some momentum…”
Homestand surprise you? “Nah…when we did lose we struggled with that: turnovers and fouling…played our style of basketball so I’m not surprised.”
NEXT UP: LOONEY
General level of comfort after missing a couple weeks: “just knowing what I need to do…stay consistent with the little steps that the team wants me to do.”
Steph high screens: “every time Steph makes any move…they are all gonna try to go to him…just opens up everything.”
Approach SCW differently? “Going to the G League was a great idea. It helps me get more comfortable…learn all the plays…get as many reps as I can…”
Pump fake first time: “if I was in my tenth year I don’t think I was going to get that foul…rookie…”
Guarding DeRozan: “biggest challenge…what I need to do to stay on the court…I think I did great…rookie…”
What are you thinking about with dunks: “just trying to score…easy one…”
Dunks felt good? “First dunk as an NBA player…”
Kerr said improvements: “it was pretty much just knowing my role…playing as hard as I can.”
When know part of rotation: “…just trying to learn as much as I can…working out with Steph (?), that’s when I knew…”
NEXT UP: KUMINGA
Helpful to have homestand: “with this team it was favorable…quick start out of the gates and build some confidence, build some rhythm…”
Defensive improvements: “we were pretty good last year too…the addition of Andre…Gary Payton playing a prominent role has given us two all-world defenders…Steph is having an outstanding defensive season…been at it a lot of years…”
Looney minutes: “I check in with him everyday…best thing is that he’s healthy…grit and an edge…fine player and it’s fun to see him healthy…rock solid guy, part of the foundation of this group.”
More minutes coming up? “As long as he goes out there, runs the floor, plays defense…we’re gonna continue to give him opportunities…depending on the health of our team…do it in a healthy way…”
JK up top with Steph setting pick: “…one of Jonathan’s strengths as a rookie is his passing…good knack for driving and kicking, finding shooters…get him into some space…got downhill…hammered home dunks…he’s really warned the minutes…great scrimmage…4-on-4 with the young guys…you have to remember he missed three weeks…swimming upstream…reward him.”
JK vs DeRozan: “other than the pump fake…Jonathan did that, stayed on him, didn’t bite on the fakes after the first one…”
Q3: “(vets) have a sense of how to stifle a team…”
Surprised by dominant wins? “…first half felt like a playoff game…(Bulls missing depth and Vucevic)…defense wore on people…”
Recap: (Chase gonna be a tough place to play)…
KERR FIRST PER USUAL…