Who is the true prize of the 2023 NBA Draft? Victor Wembanyama. We often overuse the term "generational prospect." This is not one of those times. espn.com/nba/insider/st…
Looks like those long nights of defensive slides, closeout drills, tire jumps + skill work in his South Carolina backyard have more than paid off for Grizz superstar Ja Morant. One of the best development stories I've seen. Tirelessly worked his way to the top + is still just 22.
Thunder rookie PG Josh Giddey with some absolutely surgical deliveries during his 28-point, 12-assist, 11-rebound performance in an OT win over the Knicks in MSG. Already an elite off the dribble passer. Accuracy on his corner hits is high level. So patient in the pocket.
Anthony Edwards continued to look like an absolute star in the making tonight against Memphis: 42 PTS on only 22 shots, 8-of-9 from 3, 6 REB & 7 AST. Step-back is becoming unguardable. Slow to fast burst is elite. Catch & shoot looks even cleaner. Playmaking coming alive.
Steal for Portland in Nassir Little. Not easy to find a 6-6 wing with a 225-pound frame and a 7-1 wingspan in the mid-20s. High character young man with a little more skill than he showed at North Carolina.
Incredible display of shotmaking from Carsen Edwards tonight. He does a tremendous job of staying on balance and keeping a strong base before rising into his 3-ball. He can play off hang dribbles, hop into 3s off screens, create space with step backs. Great out of quick actions.
Special stuff from Evan Mobley tonight in MSG: 26 PTS (on just 15 FGAs), 9 REBS, 5 AST and a team-best +26 in 36 MIN. Skill level was on full display. Handling the ball like a guard, scoring + facilitating out of short rolls, spacing the floor from the corners & above the break.
Quick Teddy Allen story. I was at New Mexico State-Davidson early in the year. During a dead ball Allen walked up to me and said, “Watch me all year. I’m one of them ones, I promise.” 37 PTS in a win over UConn. Kudos, Mr. Allen.