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Barry Jackson: If Giannis signed the Bucks extension Oct. 1 and then asked for a trade, the Bucks could trade him Oct. 1, 2027 (12 months later, before the 2027-28 season). But everybody would just be playing games with each other for a year.
NBA Courtside: Draymond Green says he didn’t want to see Oklahoma City Thunder win back to back championships: “You’re going to put on an act and be like, you know, I don’t really care if OKC win again or not. Deep down inside you don’t want to see another team go back to back. Like, we did that. We were the last team to do that, right? Like you want to hold on to some of that.” (Via @DraymondShow)
Karl Towns Sr. is the proud papa of NBA champion Karl-Anthony Towns, who was a key component in the team’s playoff run — which snapped a 53-year championship drought. Papa Towns take a shot at some Father’s Day Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Why do you think New York City fell in love with your son Karl-Anthony? A: Because he’s humble, caring, loving. And he wanted to bring something to New York that they’ve been thirsting for 53 years. When he puts on that jersey, he knew every time he put it on he was representing his mother, the city, and he wanted to give them a chance to be where they were yesterday.
Q: What stands out to you about Karl-Anthony Towns’ on-court mentality? A: Pinpoint. Magic [Johnson] was always his idol. You could see out there he’s always navigating like a GPS system, he’s trying to make the right decision, right pass. I’m awed by some of the passes that he can get through to his players. Q: Jalen Brunson. A: Great player, great teammate. Call ’em Batman and Robin. I love the kid. The kid plays the game the way it’s supposed to be played. Plays hard, plays to win, he’s a great leader and a great person.
Q. Guarding Valanciunas in practice, what did you learn from him? DaRon Holmes: Man, everything. He's such a great vet. Him, Jokic, he would always push me to do extra. Get in the weight room even more, do this extra, be tough, like all those things. And it really helped me to where I am now. So, I'm very grateful for Val. Q. What do you want to improve in your sophomore season? Holmes: I would say now it's more about, I think I know more of the plays and I'm a lot more comfortable with them now. It's just learning the tendencies of my teammates a little bit better. So, understanding what Jamal likes, what Jokic likes, where he likes to pass the ball.
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Zach Lowe on Giannis Antetokounmpo: Miami is the frontrunner to me until I hear like concrete evidence that anyone has beaten the offer that has been sitting there for a long time. We don't know exactly what it is. We know that I keep seeing these reports like Milwaukee doesn't love Miami's offer. It's like, really? You don't think they do? He's still on the Bucks. Like, if they loved it, I think this would have been done by now. But I'm not even ruling out like a mystery team that that might jump in. These things can take some unpredictable turns as deadlines approach, and I think a big deadline is approaching. So, I would still brand Miami the front runner, but obviously the Bucks are waiting for more from them, whether they extract it via leverage, whether Miami just decides it we're done we just need to get it done. Because if they liked Miami's offer, he'd be on Miami.
Heat Central: “Since the day after the season ended for the Heat, I have been saying Giannis is going to be a member of the Heat next season. I’m going to stick with that. I think a trade gets done on draft day. I’m gonna guess the last possible minute, they find a deal and they get Giannis.” — @Anthony_Chiang on his Giannis to Miami prediction.
Dalton Johnson: Definitely interesting that Labaron Philon Jr. yesterday after his Warriors workout said he saw Al Horford early at Chase Center and “he’s been here all day.” Horford has until June 29th to decide on his $6 million player option.
Malik Beasley: I wish I had played better with the Lakers. I was going through a lot of mental sh*t though at that time. Neon: It's like, what is the hardest part mentally while you're in the NBA? Beasley: People don't even think about that. All the outside noise, like your regular life outside of basketball. Like for me, I didn't know where to live. So, I lived in Beverly Hills, but it was like 40 minutes away from the arena and 40 minutes away from the practice facility. So, you had to pick which one either you wanted to live close to the arena or close to the practice facility. You go to Utah, it's everything right in the same gym. So, it was just like, that part and then obviously public issues with my teammates and other stuff like that. Neon: Seriously? Beasley: So that was tough and then my own issues at home with my girl, well, my ex. So it just wasn't the best mental situation.
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Kevin Garnett on Victor Wembanyama: One thing I want to speak on is just Wemby's development. If I'm him, I’m working on core strength because when… Paul will tell you, I'm not the biggest guy, right? But he'll tell you when I sit down and post up, can you move me? Paul Pierce: No, he's strong. Garnett: I'm probably one of the strongest people you could ever run up on and look like how I look, but when it came down there to setting up on that block and then pitching and getting it off down there, yeah, I was the best at that. I would love to work with Big Fella, but this generation has a preference on how they want to work out. And I have to respect that. But yeah, I'm open to all… Listen, I'm looking for big years from not just Wemby. I'm looking for big years from Chet Holmgren. I'm looking for a big summer from Zion Williamson. I'm looking for a big summer from Kyrie Irving. I'm looking for Jayson Tatum to have a big summer.
Jared McCain on Victor Wembanyama: I was going to ask for Wemby's jersey, but like now that he sent a hit on me, I can’t. Like, I don't know if I… Friend: That's got to be the thumbnail for the video. Wemby sent a hit on me and… McCain: Wemby tried to kill me… Gone wrong.
NBA Base: Josh Hart took a shot at Becky Hammon, who has yet to apologize for doubting the Knicks' championship leader 👀 “I'm not naming names, but I'm still waiting for somebody to say they was wrong about someone who led our team to a championship in 53 years. I'm still waiting for something. So you know, I know they have media availability, so we'll be waiting for that apology.” (Via @Roommates__Show)
Luka Doncic revealed that family remains his primary focus this summer, while also expressing confidence in Slovenia’s chances despite his absence and confirming that his injury issues are now behind him. “We already know that I won’t play for the national team. The main reason is my daughters. Everything else is pretty much the same. I’m doing individual workouts, training in the gym, and also playing other sports. This year golf has become part of the routine, so it’s a little different. Golf is amazing. We played a lot with the team before. Now we can’t because we’re apart. It’s really relaxing—you’re out in nature, away from your phone, at peace. It’s one of the best things,” Dončić told per Siol.