Rhythm dribble, surprised how open you are: “Open shots are weird because it affects your timing…first possession out of halftime…why you being so hard on me man, goddam, it was in and out…I set the bar so high, I’m sorry…”
What’s will it be like breaking it on the road: “…Ray broke Reggie’s record, it was in Boston…gave Reggie a hug…I remember watching it on TV…any fan will appreciate it…being in the moment…”
Wiseman: “…(can’t rush)…everybody is taking to him making sure he understands the system…mental reps…apply that in real time…biggest thing is don’t put too much pressure on himself just get healthy first…”
Record at home: “It is the weirdest thing to be picky about something like that…it’ll be special no matter what because I’ll make it special…me and my teammates…everybody had predictions…”
Ray Allen: “…such an athlete, dunk on you, drive, he could shoot the three…wasn’t a huge part of his game…as he evolved…made it more of a feature of spacing the floor…Boston…helped that team win a championship…Miami as well…used to show up to the arena three hours…nobody in there…very specific routine…got to see him in Milwaukee…my brother was out there…coach would let us be part of drills…my dad and Ray Allen shoot in front of you…”
Wiggs: “…confidence that comes with (work that you put in…another year of being in our system…you get rid of that hesitation…amount of reps he’s gotten the last year and a half…how teams defend us, there’s gonna be great ball movement and open shots…love seeing him having fun tonight…when’s the last time you seen him shoot that many threes in a row…”
Who work with with shots? “I’ve just been getting shots up…they’re gonna get you open looks (Steph and Dray)…most open looks I’ve gotten (in my career)…they all make it easy for me.”
JK: “…he’s a special talent. God-gifted talent, God-gifted athlete…could be playing a lot but maybe not winning (if drafted elsewhere)…the culture here you can’t find that nowhere else…”
Steph breaking Ray Allen record: “Now that’s gonna be crazy but who else would be able to do it but Steph…one of the most influential basketball players of all-time…”
Steph as a shooter as good as you thought: “One of the reasons to see him and Klay in person…professional and love the game of basketball…JP is the same way…even me I can learn…”
Steph: “You can learn lots of things from him off the court…always first here in the weight room…I was surprised he’s so humble of a guy. A great example…opens everything for us for the guys in the second unit…”
Steph’s ability to make threes off the dribble compared to your era or Ray Allen’s: “…I don’t think there’s ever been anybody like him. Ray Allen is maybe the closest. Damian Lillard is similar…but Steph is so unique in that regard and it makes him a threat anywhere on the court…his dad was an amazing shooter. Dell and I played against each other many times and you couldn’t leave Dell anywhere…but Dell couldn’t come off pick and roll…basketball family and that type of athleticism and speed and work ethic…amazing player…”
See Steph warmup? Full court shot almost went in, captivating? “Back in Oracle it was always a spectacle…can I see Steph warm up (is what his friends would always ask him)…”
Break record at home, trying? “No, I haven’t sensed that and I haven’t paid close attention to it other than Raymond keeping me updated. The beauty of Steph is he just plays…put on a show for people, he’s gonna help us win a lot of games…”
Lucky for them to have mentors? “Andre Iguodala…Klay…take him under their wing…so much for those guys to learn…so rare…most of the guys drafted in his range are playing…but they’re not winning…flip side is he’s learning in a winning environment…”
Kuminga athleticism: “He’s got that sort of shocking athleticism which is rare even in the NBA…JK just stands out, there’s a sudden-ness…burst…tip-dunk where his head was next to the rim…he’s so young…there’s so much to learn…this year for him is just figuring it all out…”
Wiggs stoic, smiles, finding his spot? “…I don’t think it’s possible to not like Andrew Wiggins…such a nice human being…so coachable…nods his head and he does it…enjoying himself here, he’s found a nice niche…”
Beli timid shooting the ball before tonight? “…such a good playmaker…but there’s no question we want him shooting anytime he’s open…shooting from that 5 position…opens up the floor…nice passes…he’s played well for us, he’ll play better…gets more comfortable with us.”
Wiggs: “He’s just catching and shooting…better rhythm to it but there’s a better rhythm to the offense when the ball doesn’t stop…you’re open you let it go, no ball-stopping…huge impact defensively…incredibly efficient offensive season…”
You: “…I got subbed, I deserved that…sometimes I feel like I can do other things better…with Steph everything is easier.”
*** END OF POSTGAME INTERVIEWS ***
Rhythm dribble, surprised how open you are: “Open shots are weird because it affects your timing…first possession out of halftime…why you being so hard on me man, goddam, it was in and out…I set the bar so high, I’m sorry…”
What’s will it be like breaking it on the road: “…Ray broke Reggie’s record, it was in Boston…gave Reggie a hug…I remember watching it on TV…any fan will appreciate it…being in the moment…”
Wiseman: “…(can’t rush)…everybody is taking to him making sure he understands the system…mental reps…apply that in real time…biggest thing is don’t put too much pressure on himself just get healthy first…”
Breaking Ray or Klay’s record more fun? “Breaking Ray’s, that’s a body of work…1a and 1b…”
Record at home: “It is the weirdest thing to be picky about something like that…it’ll be special no matter what because I’ll make it special…me and my teammates…everybody had predictions…”
Ray Allen compliments: “I just like the fact he complimented me in golf…”
Ray Allen: “…such an athlete, dunk on you, drive, he could shoot the three…wasn’t a huge part of his game…as he evolved…made it more of a feature of spacing the floor…Boston…helped that team win a championship…Miami as well…used to show up to the arena three hours…nobody in there…very specific routine…got to see him in Milwaukee…my brother was out there…coach would let us be part of drills…my dad and Ray Allen shoot in front of you…”
Wiggs: “…confidence that comes with (work that you put in…another year of being in our system…you get rid of that hesitation…amount of reps he’s gotten the last year and a half…how teams defend us, there’s gonna be great ball movement and open shots…love seeing him having fun tonight…when’s the last time you seen him shoot that many threes in a row…”
Are you gunning for it? “…I’m not shy about shooting the ball…I’m not coming out with that as like a true goal…but crazier things have happened.”
Can you break the record Wednesday? “Anything is possible. What is it? 15? That’s funny because I know what that means. Klay’s record…we will see.”
Question on arrogance
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*** Missed questions due to laptop screen dying ***
*** STEPH NEXT ***
Who work with with shots? “I’ve just been getting shots up…they’re gonna get you open looks (Steph and Dray)…most open looks I’ve gotten (in my career)…they all make it easy for me.”
Vibe helps you? “…playing winning basketball…vibe has been great…we all wanna see each other (be great)…”
JK: “…he’s a special talent. God-gifted talent, God-gifted athlete…could be playing a lot but maybe not winning (if drafted elsewhere)…the culture here you can’t find that nowhere else…”
Offense everybody gets to eat: “…everyone’s in a good rhythm…trying to make it easier for each other…”
8 threes but also teammate with 7: “…that’s one thing about having Steph. He’s gonna hit his threes…”
Environment here: “It’s just a free flowing offense. Everyone has freedom to create…Steph…Draymond…good coaching staff…teammates…”
Steph breaking Ray Allen record: “Now that’s gonna be crazy but who else would be able to do it but Steph…one of the most influential basketball players of all-time…”
Smiling: “I love to win…”
Catching and shooting: “Yeah just not thinking about it…”
*** NEXT UP: WIGGS ***
Catch yourself watching Steph work out: “…he’s the nest shooter ever and I’m happy I can watch that in person…”
Wiggs catching and shooting: “…this year he was improving his shooting. He’s working on that. He feels comfortable here…
Wiggs evolution: “Everybody loves Andrew…he looked to shoot more…so unselfish he always wants to do it the right way…offense is just getting better.”
Steph as a shooter as good as you thought: “One of the reasons to see him and Klay in person…professional and love the game of basketball…JP is the same way…even me I can learn…”
Steph: “You can learn lots of things from him off the court…always first here in the weight room…I was surprised he’s so humble of a guy. A great example…opens everything for us for the guys in the second unit…”
Recap: “I enjoy every single day…you have to be locked in…”
*** BELI NEXT ***
Steph’s ability to make threes off the dribble compared to your era or Ray Allen’s: “…I don’t think there’s ever been anybody like him. Ray Allen is maybe the closest. Damian Lillard is similar…but Steph is so unique in that regard and it makes him a threat anywhere on the court…his dad was an amazing shooter. Dell and I played against each other many times and you couldn’t leave Dell anywhere…but Dell couldn’t come off pick and roll…basketball family and that type of athleticism and speed and work ethic…amazing player…”
See Steph warmup? Full court shot almost went in, captivating? “Back in Oracle it was always a spectacle…can I see Steph warm up (is what his friends would always ask him)…”
Break record at home, trying? “No, I haven’t sensed that and I haven’t paid close attention to it other than Raymond keeping me updated. The beauty of Steph is he just plays…put on a show for people, he’s gonna help us win a lot of games…”
Same guy? “…he’s got the greatest combination of humility and arrogance…”
Steph counter? “Raymond gives me the update…fully aware…he’s gonna be shooting against Portland…he’s made halfcourt shots in back to back games.”
Lucky for them to have mentors? “Andre Iguodala…Klay…take him under their wing…so much for those guys to learn…so rare…most of the guys drafted in his range are playing…but they’re not winning…flip side is he’s learning in a winning environment…”
Kuminga athleticism: “He’s got that sort of shocking athleticism which is rare even in the NBA…JK just stands out, there’s a sudden-ness…burst…tip-dunk where his head was next to the rim…he’s so young…there’s so much to learn…this year for him is just figuring it all out…”
Wiggs stoic, smiles, finding his spot? “…I don’t think it’s possible to not like Andrew Wiggins…such a nice human being…so coachable…nods his head and he does it…enjoying himself here, he’s found a nice niche…”
Beli timid shooting the ball before tonight? “…such a good playmaker…but there’s no question we want him shooting anytime he’s open…shooting from that 5 position…opens up the floor…nice passes…he’s played well for us, he’ll play better…gets more comfortable with us.”
Has Wiggs simplified anything? “Catching and shooting is kinda simplifying…more of that early in his career (catching and sizing up defense)…”
Wiggs: “He’s just catching and shooting…better rhythm to it but there’s a better rhythm to the offense when the ball doesn’t stop…you’re open you let it go, no ball-stopping…huge impact defensively…incredibly efficient offensive season…”
*** KERR POSTGAME FIRST ***