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Fun times talking with De’Aaron and his wife, Recee, for this one.
Michael C. Wright
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Michael C. Wright
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NBA writer @ESPN. Husband/father, proud Texan. KAΨ. Covered Spurs, Bears, WFT & Jags. NBA.com alum. Inquiries: [email protected]
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Joined July 2009
- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was asked why he thinks it’s important to give back to the community: “Because we’re rich as hell and we don’t need it all, and other people need it. Then, you’re an a-- if you don’t give it. Pretty simple.”
- Steve Kerr said he’s not talking about basketball. Said basketball doesn’t matter.
- Victor Wembanyama, 19, skipped the Summer Players Party at Tao nightclub hosted by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and the NBA’s Players Association. He declined the invitation to get his rest ahead of today's game. Learning that Victor doesn't play about his sleep.
- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on the league’s announcement today of no positive cases for COVID-19:
- Victor Wembanyama is a big Lego fan. Just 1,000 of these were made and it took a Spurs staffer 15 hours to assemble.
- Victor Wembanyama said he learned more last night about the NBA than he ever knew before thanks to a dinner last night with Manu Ginobili, David Robinson and Tim Duncan.
- Victor Wembanyama’s first summer league practice.
00:00 - Vic Wembanyama asks this kid his age. He says, “14 sir.” Vic’s reply: “You don’t have to call me sir. We’re almost the same age.”
- Kawhi just spoke and said he wants to finish his career as a Spur.
- Chris Paul declined to speak with media but Victory Wembanyama claimed San Antonio’s strategy was his idea.
- Victor Wembanyama didn't attend Rising Stars tonight because he didn't want to take away from teammate Stephon Castle's moment. After a busy two days for Wemby in SF, he rested up & watched from his hotel room as Castle took home MVP honors.
