Jabari Smith on working out with Kevin Durant: He's like a robot
What are examples of the little things that you noticed that KD did? Jabari Smith: “Shooting the same shot every time. If you see him shoot, every shot is the same. If you see how precise all of his movements are, he’s like a robot. Everything looks the same. So, I tried to mimic that.”
Source: Mark Medina @ SportsKeeda
Source: Mark Medina @ SportsKeeda
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
2013-14 season (81 gms): 32 ppg., 50.3 FG%, 39.1 3PT%, 7.4 rpg., 5.5 apg (at age 25)
2023-24 season (12 gms): 30.8 ppg., 52.9 FG%, 50% 3PT, 7.2 rpg., 5.1 apg (at age 35)
Kevin Durant putting up similar numbers to start season to his #NBA MVP season #Suns tinyurl.com/2ys2k2ud pic.twitter.com/OeYQUwNMb1 – 11:28 AM
2013-14 season (81 gms): 32 ppg., 50.3 FG%, 39.1 3PT%, 7.4 rpg., 5.5 apg (at age 25)
2023-24 season (12 gms): 30.8 ppg., 52.9 FG%, 50% 3PT, 7.2 rpg., 5.1 apg (at age 35)
Kevin Durant putting up similar numbers to start season to his #NBA MVP season #Suns tinyurl.com/2ys2k2ud pic.twitter.com/OeYQUwNMb1 – 11:28 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. to @Sportskeeda on training with Kevin Durant last summer: “Getting a chance to work with him was almost like a dream. He’s one of the greatest scorers ever, & I got to pick his brain.” bit.ly/3R3Qvkb – 11:17 AM
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. to @Sportskeeda on training with Kevin Durant last summer: “Getting a chance to work with him was almost like a dream. He’s one of the greatest scorers ever, & I got to pick his brain.” bit.ly/3R3Qvkb – 11:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns didn’t practice today as they look to go above .500 for the 1st time since being 2-1 after beating Utah at home.
This was a huge play in last night’s 131-128 win. Kevin Durant drew PF on John Collins attacking rim, hit FTs to put #Suns up three with 51 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/2IBtqSr9Xj – 11:08 PM
Phoenix Suns didn’t practice today as they look to go above .500 for the 1st time since being 2-1 after beating Utah at home.
This was a huge play in last night’s 131-128 win. Kevin Durant drew PF on John Collins attacking rim, hit FTs to put #Suns up three with 51 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/2IBtqSr9Xj – 11:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant cooking ‘young man’s league’ with fast start to season (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:14 PM
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant cooking ‘young man’s league’ with fast start to season (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Friday:
‘He’s frustrated’: Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal out at least three weeks with low back strain tinyurl.com/p6pe7h7j
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker at it again in leading Phoenix Suns past Utah Jazz in #NBA In-Season Tournament win #Suns tinyurl.com/8xntzbya pic.twitter.com/nDZZdnfkb9 – 12:31 PM
From Friday:
‘He’s frustrated’: Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal out at least three weeks with low back strain tinyurl.com/p6pe7h7j
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker at it again in leading Phoenix Suns past Utah Jazz in #NBA In-Season Tournament win #Suns tinyurl.com/8xntzbya pic.twitter.com/nDZZdnfkb9 – 12:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Friday night:
Kevin Durant hit his sixth 3 to give him 38 points and Phoenix Suns a 4-point lead with 18 seconds left.
Suns top Jazz, 131-128.
Phoenix 6-6, 1-1 in #NBA In-Season Tournament group play.
Utah 4-8, 2-1 in group play.
Meet again Sunday at Delta Center. #Suns pic.twitter.com/bfjhdAE9HO – 10:39 AM
From Friday night:
Kevin Durant hit his sixth 3 to give him 38 points and Phoenix Suns a 4-point lead with 18 seconds left.
Suns top Jazz, 131-128.
Phoenix 6-6, 1-1 in #NBA In-Season Tournament group play.
Utah 4-8, 2-1 in group play.
Meet again Sunday at Delta Center. #Suns pic.twitter.com/bfjhdAE9HO – 10:39 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Kevin Durant last night:
38 PTS
9 REB
9 AST
15-22 FG
Durant has scored at least 25 points in each of his last 11 games, tying Amar’e Stoudemire and Devin Booker for the longest such streak in @Suns history.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/txlH6hDItK – 10:29 AM
Kevin Durant last night:
38 PTS 9 REB 9 AST 15-22 FGDurant has scored at least 25 points in each of his last 11 games, tying Amar’e Stoudemire and Devin Booker for the longest such streak in @Suns history.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/txlH6hDItK – 10:29 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
What we learned as Kevin Durant leads Phoenix Suns past Utah Jazz in #NBA In-Season Tournament win (w/videos) #Suns #Jazz #InSeasonTournament azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:23 AM
What we learned as Kevin Durant leads Phoenix Suns past Utah Jazz in #NBA In-Season Tournament win (w/videos) #Suns #Jazz #InSeasonTournament azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:23 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Nov. 18 RPR MVP standings (min 10 games):
1. Nikola Jokić: 19.3
2. Joel Embiid: 18.2
3. Jayson Tatum: 15.1
4. Luka Dončić: 14.9
5. Tyrese Maxey: 14.8
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.7
7. Anthony Davis: 13.4
8. Stephen Curry: 13.2
9. Kevin Durant: 12.8
10. LeBron James: 12.4 pic.twitter.com/8z0cXXymb0 – 9:40 AM
Nov. 18 RPR MVP standings (min 10 games):
1. Nikola Jokić: 19.3
2. Joel Embiid: 18.2
3. Jayson Tatum: 15.1
4. Luka Dončić: 14.9
5. Tyrese Maxey: 14.8
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.7
7. Anthony Davis: 13.4
8. Stephen Curry: 13.2
9. Kevin Durant: 12.8
10. LeBron James: 12.4 pic.twitter.com/8z0cXXymb0 – 9:40 AM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Jabari Smith Jr. did a terrific job defensively against LAC.
When he defended PG or Kawhi, his screen navigation disrupted multiple possession. Good technique: gets his heel and hip through first, then hand over. Long strides help him recover. He routinely forced re-screens. – 9:40 AM
Jabari Smith Jr. did a terrific job defensively against LAC.
When he defended PG or Kawhi, his screen navigation disrupted multiple possession. Good technique: gets his heel and hip through first, then hand over. Long strides help him recover. He routinely forced re-screens. – 9:40 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Kevin Durant go off for 38-9-9 lifting Suns past Jazz
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:35 AM
Watch Kevin Durant go off for 38-9-9 lifting Suns past Jazz
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:35 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
KD came close to a 40-point triple-double and that still was not enough for MVP of the night. pic.twitter.com/GxMo9wLbYP – 6:45 AM
KD came close to a 40-point triple-double and that still was not enough for MVP of the night. pic.twitter.com/GxMo9wLbYP – 6:45 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s crazy. I’m glad I’m on his team.”
Drew Eubanks on Kevin Durant’s late 3 in Phoenix Suns win over Jazz.
Durant posted 38 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and just one turnover in 33 minutes.
“He’s killing it right now. In my opinion, MVP frontrunner after this.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/KpaATZBdwE – 2:16 AM
“It’s crazy. I’m glad I’m on his team.”
Drew Eubanks on Kevin Durant’s late 3 in Phoenix Suns win over Jazz.
Durant posted 38 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and just one turnover in 33 minutes.
“He’s killing it right now. In my opinion, MVP frontrunner after this.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/KpaATZBdwE – 2:16 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I think that’s the most important part. Just valuing the ball and taking care of it.”
“That’s my favorite shot right there. We’ve all seen it before.”
“I feel great.”
Devin Booker on career-high 15 assists to just one turnover, Kevin Durant dagger 3 and his right calf. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ZtenXnUgg6 – 1:53 AM
“I think that’s the most important part. Just valuing the ball and taking care of it.”
“That’s my favorite shot right there. We’ve all seen it before.”
“I feel great.”
Devin Booker on career-high 15 assists to just one turnover, Kevin Durant dagger 3 and his right calf. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ZtenXnUgg6 – 1:53 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“130 is a lot of points. You got to make a lot of shots.”
Kevin Durant when told Eric Gordon said after Wednesday’s 133-115 win over Minnesota that #Suns could average 120, 130 points this season. pic.twitter.com/rBM6Kj14rJ – 1:48 AM
“130 is a lot of points. You got to make a lot of shots.”
Kevin Durant when told Eric Gordon said after Wednesday’s 133-115 win over Minnesota that #Suns could average 120, 130 points this season. pic.twitter.com/rBM6Kj14rJ – 1:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We want to be a part of that. We know how special this is for the league.”
Kevin Durant on Suns beating Jazz to improve to 1-1 in #NBA In-Season Tournament play and stay alive for knockout round.
With Lakers beating Blazers, had Suns lost, they would’ve been eliminated. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uCWYuwxYvo – 1:46 AM
“We want to be a part of that. We know how special this is for the league.”
Kevin Durant on Suns beating Jazz to improve to 1-1 in #NBA In-Season Tournament play and stay alive for knockout round.
With Lakers beating Blazers, had Suns lost, they would’ve been eliminated. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uCWYuwxYvo – 1:46 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I asked him on the bench was that a career high. He was just nodding his head. It was in the heat of the moment but I still wanted to know that.”
Kevin Durant on asking Devin Booker about career-high 15 assists to just one turnover.
“But the one turnover. Come on man.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/AFLRa1ySKg – 1:43 AM
“I asked him on the bench was that a career high. He was just nodding his head. It was in the heat of the moment but I still wanted to know that.”
Kevin Durant on asking Devin Booker about career-high 15 assists to just one turnover.
“But the one turnover. Come on man.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/AFLRa1ySKg – 1:43 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I missed one to start the 4th quarter that looked good leaving my hands. I just kept in the back of my mind I wanted to get to that shot again.”
Kevin Durant as he went 6-of-8 from 3 with final one giving Phoenix Suns a 4-point lead with 18.8 seconds left.
#Suns won 131-128. pic.twitter.com/2YRz4aOps1 – 1:25 AM
“I missed one to start the 4th quarter that looked good leaving my hands. I just kept in the back of my mind I wanted to get to that shot again.”
Kevin Durant as he went 6-of-8 from 3 with final one giving Phoenix Suns a 4-point lead with 18.8 seconds left.
#Suns won 131-128. pic.twitter.com/2YRz4aOps1 – 1:25 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Kevin Durant 38 outduels Jordan Clarksons 37 as Phoenix Suns beat Utah Jazz 131-128 pic.twitter.com/dj7Wz0YIoQ – 1:13 AM
Kevin Durant 38 outduels Jordan Clarksons 37 as Phoenix Suns beat Utah Jazz 131-128 pic.twitter.com/dj7Wz0YIoQ – 1:13 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Hit a bomb and won the game.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant’s 3 in #Suns win over Jazz. pic.twitter.com/b2W88vPabO – 1:11 AM
“Hit a bomb and won the game.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant’s 3 in #Suns win over Jazz. pic.twitter.com/b2W88vPabO – 1:11 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
My friends
Kawhi Leonard danced with Jabari Smith Jr. for a bit, and decided he needed to let that thing go.
Swing to James Harden, his first bucket of the fourth quarter. A go-ahead 4-point play.
LAC up 104-100 with 6 seconds left and that is Rockets last timeout. – 1:07 AM
My friends
Kawhi Leonard danced with Jabari Smith Jr. for a bit, and decided he needed to let that thing go.
Swing to James Harden, his first bucket of the fourth quarter. A go-ahead 4-point play.
LAC up 104-100 with 6 seconds left and that is Rockets last timeout. – 1:07 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jabari Smith Jr. with a clutch triple out of a timeout. pic.twitter.com/h0p0V5yU65 – 12:58 AM
Jabari Smith Jr. with a clutch triple out of a timeout. pic.twitter.com/h0p0V5yU65 – 12:58 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 131, Jazz 128 Final.
Kevin Durant 38 points (6-of-8 from 3), nine rebounds, nine assists.
Devin Booker, 24 points, 15 assists.
Phoenix 1-1 in #NBA In-Season Tournament group play.
Jazz 2-1. Lakers 3-0 after 107-95 at Blazers. – 12:47 AM
#Suns 131, Jazz 128 Final.
Kevin Durant 38 points (6-of-8 from 3), nine rebounds, nine assists.
Devin Booker, 24 points, 15 assists.
Phoenix 1-1 in #NBA In-Season Tournament group play.
Jazz 2-1. Lakers 3-0 after 107-95 at Blazers. – 12:47 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz lose this 131-128 and fall to 4-8 on the season and 2-1 in the tournament. Utah played well in a lot of spots, but couldn’t overcome Booker and Durant at the end. The two teams do it again on Sunday night – 12:46 AM
The Jazz lose this 131-128 and fall to 4-8 on the season and 2-1 in the tournament. Utah played well in a lot of spots, but couldn’t overcome Booker and Durant at the end. The two teams do it again on Sunday night – 12:46 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Kevin Durant: 38/9/9
Devin Booker: 24/15/4
Only two turnovers combined. The Suns offense is ludicrous with these two on the floor together. pic.twitter.com/17w3y4Z3ZR – 12:46 AM
Kevin Durant: 38/9/9
Devin Booker: 24/15/4
Only two turnovers combined. The Suns offense is ludicrous with these two on the floor together. pic.twitter.com/17w3y4Z3ZR – 12:46 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jordan Clarkson last 4 games:
37 PTS
30 PTS
26 PTS
33 PTS
Only Durant, Jokic and Embiid have more points over the last 4 games. statmuse.com/nba/player/jor… – 12:45 AM
Jordan Clarkson last 4 games:
37 PTS
30 PTS
26 PTS
33 PTS
Only Durant, Jokic and Embiid have more points over the last 4 games. statmuse.com/nba/player/jor… – 12:45 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant tonight:
38 PTS
9 REB
9 AST (1 TOV)
6 3P
The first player in franchise history to reach those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:45 AM
Kevin Durant tonight:
38 PTS
9 REB
9 AST (1 TOV)
6 3P
The first player in franchise history to reach those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:45 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
I know it’s Kevin Durant… but I’m fine with allowing that shot. It’s a 40% shot… you have a 60% chance he misses and you likely have the ball in a one point game. – 12:41 AM
I know it’s Kevin Durant… but I’m fine with allowing that shot. It’s a 40% shot… you have a 60% chance he misses and you likely have the ball in a one point game. – 12:41 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Gotta tip your hat to Kevin Durant’s greatness. What a shot
That being said, Agbaji played that wrong. Down one, Ochai has to hug up on KD, force him to drive. Anything that doesn’t allow him to raise for three – 12:39 AM
Gotta tip your hat to Kevin Durant’s greatness. What a shot
That being said, Agbaji played that wrong. Down one, Ochai has to hug up on KD, force him to drive. Anything that doesn’t allow him to raise for three – 12:39 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant. For. 3.
Dagger.
#Suns up 129-125 with 18 seconds left. Timeout #Jazz. pic.twitter.com/MT6RPdQliE – 12:39 AM
Durant. For. 3.
Dagger.
#Suns up 129-125 with 18 seconds left. Timeout #Jazz. pic.twitter.com/MT6RPdQliE – 12:39 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Kevin. Durant. His 3 from 25 feet over Ochai Agbaji gives the Suns the lead and likely the game. Just absolute star stuff: 38 points, 9 assists, 9 rebs, on 15-22 shooting. – 12:38 AM
Kevin. Durant. His 3 from 25 feet over Ochai Agbaji gives the Suns the lead and likely the game. Just absolute star stuff: 38 points, 9 assists, 9 rebs, on 15-22 shooting. – 12:38 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Eubanks poster almost didn’t even last a full game as the best of the year holy toledo Mr. Durant – 12:33 AM
Eubanks poster almost didn’t even last a full game as the best of the year holy toledo Mr. Durant – 12:33 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
What a sequence! KD misses the dunk but gets fouled. Suns up 124-123, 2 FTs, 51 seconds left. – 12:32 AM
What a sequence! KD misses the dunk but gets fouled. Suns up 124-123, 2 FTs, 51 seconds left. – 12:32 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant 33 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists in 31 minutes.
#Suns up 124-118 with 2:27 left in game. – 12:28 AM
Kevin Durant 33 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists in 31 minutes.
#Suns up 124-118 with 2:27 left in game. – 12:28 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant corner 3. Words for Jazz bench as Sexton was standing there.
#Suns up 124-118. – 12:26 AM
Durant corner 3. Words for Jazz bench as Sexton was standing there.
#Suns up 124-118. – 12:26 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. picks up his fourth foul. Tate checks back in. – 12:06 AM
Jabari Smith Jr. picks up his fourth foul. Tate checks back in. – 12:06 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant was just talking to Jordan Goodwin after that out of bounds play.
Durant back in. #Suns up 102-99. – 12:02 AM
Kevin Durant was just talking to Jordan Goodwin after that out of bounds play.
Durant back in. #Suns up 102-99. – 12:02 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
KD has 28-9-7 on 12-of-16 late in the third quarter that should be leading the Suns to a healthy lead but a bad defensive effort has the Jazz up 4. – 11:55 PM
KD has 28-9-7 on 12-of-16 late in the third quarter that should be leading the Suns to a healthy lead but a bad defensive effort has the Jazz up 4. – 11:55 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
This pass is around 7-footer Kevin Durant in a window being defended by Devin Booker, and he makes the read and throws it with his offhand in a split second and dots Markkanen in motion at the rim.
pic.twitter.com/1lGrlxzyPT – 11:29 PM
This pass is around 7-footer Kevin Durant in a window being defended by Devin Booker, and he makes the read and throws it with his offhand in a split second and dots Markkanen in motion at the rim.
pic.twitter.com/1lGrlxzyPT – 11:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns, Jazz tied 75-75 at half.
#Suns: Durant 24 points on 10-of-11 FGs (4-of-5 from 3), Booker 11 points on 3-of-9 FGs (Missed last five after starting 3-of-4), Nurkic 11 points (7-of-7 FTs).
#Jazz: Jordan Clarkson 16 points, Keyonte George 13 points, Lauri Markkanen 11 points. – 11:27 PM
Suns, Jazz tied 75-75 at half.
#Suns: Durant 24 points on 10-of-11 FGs (4-of-5 from 3), Booker 11 points on 3-of-9 FGs (Missed last five after starting 3-of-4), Nurkic 11 points (7-of-7 FTs).
#Jazz: Jordan Clarkson 16 points, Keyonte George 13 points, Lauri Markkanen 11 points. – 11:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD couldn’t miss in the first half of Suns-Jazz 🔥
24 PTS | 10/11 FG | 6 REB | 5 AST pic.twitter.com/icaURUUMy7 – 11:23 PM
KD couldn’t miss in the first half of Suns-Jazz 🔥
24 PTS | 10/11 FG | 6 REB | 5 AST pic.twitter.com/icaURUUMy7 – 11:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
75-75 at halftime. Kevin Durant, Jordan Clarkson and Keyonte George all put on a first half show. That was well played between Utah and Phoenix – 11:21 PM
75-75 at halftime. Kevin Durant, Jordan Clarkson and Keyonte George all put on a first half show. That was well played between Utah and Phoenix – 11:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant at half:
24 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
10-11 FG
4-5 3P
Hooping. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 11:18 PM
Kevin Durant at half:
24 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
10-11 FG
4-5 3P
Hooping. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 11:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant still cooking.
Has 24 on 10-of-11 shooting (4-of-5 from 3).
#Suns down two as Clarkson hits 3. #Jazz – 11:17 PM
Durant still cooking.
Has 24 on 10-of-11 shooting (4-of-5 from 3).
#Suns down two as Clarkson hits 3. #Jazz – 11:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Never ever ever take Kevin Durant for granted. What he’s doing at age 35 is insane – 11:06 PM
Never ever ever take Kevin Durant for granted. What he’s doing at age 35 is insane – 11:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nothing wrong with Nurkic pass to Goodwin for open corner 3, but those are the times he can look to finish at the basket.
Durant still perfect from the field. 7-of-7 (3-of-3 from 3). 17 points. #Suns up 60-52. – 11:02 PM
Nothing wrong with Nurkic pass to Goodwin for open corner 3, but those are the times he can look to finish at the basket.
Durant still perfect from the field. 7-of-7 (3-of-3 from 3). 17 points. #Suns up 60-52. – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Vogel on a sub spree.
Goodwin back in. On floor with Durant, Gordon, Nurkic and Watanabe. #Suns up 56-49. – 11:00 PM
Vogel on a sub spree.
Goodwin back in. On floor with Durant, Gordon, Nurkic and Watanabe. #Suns up 56-49. – 11:00 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lauri Markkanen just played perfect defense there and KD hit a three anyway – 10:59 PM
Lauri Markkanen just played perfect defense there and KD hit a three anyway – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3. Has 13 on 5-of-5 shooting. 3-of-3 from deep. #Suns up 56-45. – 10:58 PM
Durant 3. Has 13 on 5-of-5 shooting. 3-of-3 from deep. #Suns up 56-45. – 10:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. with two early fouls. Stays in for a possession or two, but Tari Eason waiting at the table. Smith with consecutive strong defensive stands since picking up his second foul. – 10:49 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. with two early fouls. Stays in for a possession or two, but Tari Eason waiting at the table. Smith with consecutive strong defensive stands since picking up his second foul. – 10:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant with 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting (2-of-2 from 3), 4 rebounds, 5 assists and zero turnovers in nine minutes of work in the first quarter. #Suns up 10. – 10:38 PM
Durant with 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting (2-of-2 from 3), 4 rebounds, 5 assists and zero turnovers in nine minutes of work in the first quarter. #Suns up 10. – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant called for the ball.
Then he turned his head, Nurkic threw it his direction.
Out of bounds.
Jazz get Collins 3 on other end. Timeout #Suns. Up 29-21 with 4:38 left in 1st. – 10:32 PM
Durant called for the ball.
Then he turned his head, Nurkic threw it his direction.
Out of bounds.
Jazz get Collins 3 on other end. Timeout #Suns. Up 29-21 with 4:38 left in 1st. – 10:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Four assists each for Booker and Durant a little over six minutes into the game. – 10:31 PM
Four assists each for Booker and Durant a little over six minutes into the game. – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Gordon 3 off Durant drive and kick. #Suns 5-of-6 from deep. Up 28-14 as Durant hits one legger. – 10:30 PM
Gordon 3 off Durant drive and kick. #Suns 5-of-6 from deep. Up 28-14 as Durant hits one legger. – 10:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Gordon 3 off Durant drive and kick. #Suns 5-of-6 from deep. Up 26-14. – 10:29 PM
Gordon 3 off Durant drive and kick. #Suns 5-of-6 from deep. Up 26-14. – 10:29 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
It’s either Markkanen needs to get his eyes checked or the Jazz need to burn their gameplan and launch it into space because that’s twice now he’s left KD open for 3 – 10:27 PM
It’s either Markkanen needs to get his eyes checked or the Jazz need to burn their gameplan and launch it into space because that’s twice now he’s left KD open for 3 – 10:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen push. Hit ahead to Durant.
Durant finds Booker in corner.
Booker side steps Jazz rookie Keyonte George.
George slips, Booker hits 3.
Booker pauses right in front of George.
Timeout Jazz. Suns lead 13-4 with 10:02 left in 1st quarter. #Jazz #Suns – 10:23 PM
Grayson Allen push. Hit ahead to Durant.
Durant finds Booker in corner.
Booker side steps Jazz rookie Keyonte George.
George slips, Booker hits 3.
Booker pauses right in front of George.
Timeout Jazz. Suns lead 13-4 with 10:02 left in 1st quarter. #Jazz #Suns – 10:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant open corner 3 off Booker penetration.
#Suns up 3-0. – 10:17 PM
Kevin Durant open corner 3 off Booker penetration.
#Suns up 3-0. – 10:17 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 11/17
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
HOU
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Fred VanVleet – 10:07 PM
STARTERS 11/17
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
HOU
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Fred VanVleet – 10:07 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
11/17 Starting Lineups:
SUNS
F Eric Gordon
F Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic
G Grayson Allen
G Devin Booker
Inactive: Beal, Lee
JAZZ
F Ochai Agbaji
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Jordan Clarkson
G Keyonte George – 9:41 PM
11/17 Starting Lineups:
SUNS
F Eric Gordon
F Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic
G Grayson Allen
G Devin Booker
Inactive: Beal, Lee
JAZZ
F Ochai Agbaji
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Jordan Clarkson
G Keyonte George – 9:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant post pregame warmups #Suns pic.twitter.com/rxPdisyvsh – 9:04 PM
Kevin Durant post pregame warmups #Suns pic.twitter.com/rxPdisyvsh – 9:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters at Utah Jazz:
Eric Gordon
Grayson Allen
Devin Booker
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
#Suns – 8:35 PM
#Suns starters at Utah Jazz:
Eric Gordon
Grayson Allen
Devin Booker
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
#Suns – 8:35 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal, who will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks for a lower back strain:
“Take his time. We’ll hold it down for him.”
(via @DuaneRankin) pic.twitter.com/vTKmNBiTHW – 7:05 PM
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal, who will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks for a lower back strain:
“Take his time. We’ll hold it down for him.”
(via @DuaneRankin) pic.twitter.com/vTKmNBiTHW – 7:05 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kevin Durant + James Harden + Kyrie Irving: 16 games together out of potential 127.
Kevin Durant + Devin Booker + Bradley Beal: 0 of 11.
Just an FYI. – 6:01 PM
Kevin Durant + James Harden + Kyrie Irving: 16 games together out of potential 127.
Kevin Durant + Devin Booker + Bradley Beal: 0 of 11.
Just an FYI. – 6:01 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Suns announcing that Bradley Beal is out at least three weeks with a back injury.
That means we won’t see the Suns’ star trio debut until December — at the earliest.
KD has played every game, but Booker and Beal have each only played three games, never together. pic.twitter.com/pZSgGqxjxz – 5:29 PM
Suns announcing that Bradley Beal is out at least three weeks with a back injury.
That means we won’t see the Suns’ star trio debut until December — at the earliest.
KD has played every game, but Booker and Beal have each only played three games, never together. pic.twitter.com/pZSgGqxjxz – 5:29 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Suns announcing that Bradley Beal is at least three weeks with a back injury.
That means we won’t see the Suns’ star trio debut until December — at the earliest.
KD has played every game, but Booker and Beal have each only played three games, never together. pic.twitter.com/a8jBLqS7E0 – 5:25 PM
Suns announcing that Bradley Beal is at least three weeks with a back injury.
That means we won’t see the Suns’ star trio debut until December — at the earliest.
KD has played every game, but Booker and Beal have each only played three games, never together. pic.twitter.com/a8jBLqS7E0 – 5:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I know we play in a young man’s league and once you hit a certain age, regardless of how you play and how you look, it’s going to always be like, welp, this guy’s old. He’s losing a step regardless of if
I haven’t.”
Kevin Durant avg. 30.1 ppg in 36.6 minutes at age 35. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ixzz01iESE – 2:59 PM
“I know we play in a young man’s league and once you hit a certain age, regardless of how you play and how you look, it’s going to always be like, welp, this guy’s old. He’s losing a step regardless of if
I haven’t.”
Kevin Durant avg. 30.1 ppg in 36.6 minutes at age 35. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ixzz01iESE – 2:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The good news is Book and KD are more than enough to win games, and the supporting cast has looked better with them out there. Just puts more stress on the Big 3 staying healthy once Beal is able to return – 2:43 PM
The good news is Book and KD are more than enough to win games, and the supporting cast has looked better with them out there. Just puts more stress on the Big 3 staying healthy once Beal is able to return – 2:43 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be re-evaluated in three weeks as he rehabs a lower back strain, team says. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have yet to play in a game together this season, and the wait will continue. – 2:29 PM
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be re-evaluated in three weeks as he rehabs a lower back strain, team says. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have yet to play in a game together this season, and the wait will continue. – 2:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Take his time. We’ll hold it down for him.”
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal (back), who has been listed as doubtful for tonight’s game at Jazz #Suns pic.twitter.com/qwd9jWbg2k – 2:13 PM
“Take his time. We’ll hold it down for him.”
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal (back), who has been listed as doubtful for tonight’s game at Jazz #Suns pic.twitter.com/qwd9jWbg2k – 2:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Sometimes you do too much.”
Kevin Durant on offense, felt Suns kept it simple in Wednesday’s win over T-Wolves. #Suns pic.twitter.com/kdwjwNcVyE – 2:01 PM
“Sometimes you do too much.”
Kevin Durant on offense, felt Suns kept it simple in Wednesday’s win over T-Wolves. #Suns pic.twitter.com/kdwjwNcVyE – 2:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Not really. It’s regular programming for us.”
Kevin Durant when asked if he’s paid much attention to the #NBA In-Season Tournament Group Play standings.
Phoenix Suns in West Group A.
Lakers 2-0
Jazz 2-0
Blazers 1-1
Suns 0-1
Grizzlies 0-3
Suns at Jazz tonight. #Suns pic.twitter.com/7g6AEznOgZ – 1:58 PM
“Not really. It’s regular programming for us.”
Kevin Durant when asked if he’s paid much attention to the #NBA In-Season Tournament Group Play standings.
Phoenix Suns in West Group A.
Lakers 2-0
Jazz 2-0
Blazers 1-1
Suns 0-1
Grizzlies 0-3
Suns at Jazz tonight. #Suns pic.twitter.com/7g6AEznOgZ – 1:58 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Sotheby’s has an NBA auction in progress, with game-worn jerseys from the likes of LeBron, Curry, Jokic, Luka, Giannis, KD, etc. on the block.
The bidding for Victor Wembanyama’s rookie debut jersey is sitting at $100,000, a whopping $82,000 beyond the next-highest lot. – 11:53 AM
Sotheby’s has an NBA auction in progress, with game-worn jerseys from the likes of LeBron, Curry, Jokic, Luka, Giannis, KD, etc. on the block.
The bidding for Victor Wembanyama’s rookie debut jersey is sitting at $100,000, a whopping $82,000 beyond the next-highest lot. – 11:53 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
NBA leading scorers per 100 poss:
1. Curry: 45.8
2. Embiid: 45.0
3. Giannis: 43.2
4. Jokic: 42.7
5. Doncic: 41.6
6. Cam Thomas: 40.3
7. Durant: 40.2
8. SGA: 39.7
9. Mitchell: 39.0
10. Tatum: 38.3
11. Kuzma: 36.3
12. RJ Barrett: 36.2
13. Edwards: 35.9
14. Lonnie Walker IV: 35.3 pic.twitter.com/v2Kw3gdLS6 – 11:41 AM
NBA leading scorers per 100 poss:
1. Curry: 45.8
2. Embiid: 45.0
3. Giannis: 43.2
4. Jokic: 42.7
5. Doncic: 41.6
6. Cam Thomas: 40.3
7. Durant: 40.2
8. SGA: 39.7
9. Mitchell: 39.0
10. Tatum: 38.3
11. Kuzma: 36.3
12. RJ Barrett: 36.2
13. Edwards: 35.9
14. Lonnie Walker IV: 35.3 pic.twitter.com/v2Kw3gdLS6 – 11:41 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
NBA leading scorers per 100 poss:
1. Curry: 45.8
2. Embiid: 45.0
3. Giannis: 43.2
4. Jokic: 42.7
5. Doncic: 41.6
6. Durant: 40.2
7. SGA: 39.7
8. Mitchell: 39.0
9. Tatum: 38.3
10. Kuzma: 36.3
11. Edwards: 35.9
12. Lonnie Walker IV: 35.3
12. George: 35.3
13. Lillard: 34.9 pic.twitter.com/DkesFyqgvA – 11:23 AM
NBA leading scorers per 100 poss:
1. Curry: 45.8
2. Embiid: 45.0
3. Giannis: 43.2
4. Jokic: 42.7
5. Doncic: 41.6
6. Durant: 40.2
7. SGA: 39.7
8. Mitchell: 39.0
9. Tatum: 38.3
10. Kuzma: 36.3
11. Edwards: 35.9
12. Lonnie Walker IV: 35.3
12. George: 35.3
13. Lillard: 34.9 pic.twitter.com/DkesFyqgvA – 11:23 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
NBA leaders in 3-pointers made against “very tight” (closest defender 0-2 feet away) and “tight” coverage (closest defender 2-4 feet away):
16 — Luka Doncic
12 — Paul George, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant
11 — Jayson Tatum, Jordan Hawkins pic.twitter.com/VLHC2gPgLu – 10:42 AM
NBA leaders in 3-pointers made against “very tight” (closest defender 0-2 feet away) and “tight” coverage (closest defender 2-4 feet away):
16 — Luka Doncic
12 — Paul George, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant
11 — Jayson Tatum, Jordan Hawkins pic.twitter.com/VLHC2gPgLu – 10:42 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant is right about Devin Booker: It’s good the Suns have their point guard back – bit.ly/3G1Zw6X via @PHNX_Suns – 7:02 PM
Kevin Durant is right about Devin Booker: It’s good the Suns have their point guard back – bit.ly/3G1Zw6X via @PHNX_Suns – 7:02 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kevin Durant is listed as one of the executive producers for Drake’s newest album “Scary Hours III” 👀🔥
(via @KDTrey5) pic.twitter.com/jD3SnT2F22 – 4:28 PM
Kevin Durant is listed as one of the executive producers for Drake’s newest album “Scary Hours III” 👀🔥
(via @KDTrey5) pic.twitter.com/jD3SnT2F22 – 4:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Saying it now: I want no part in any KD vs. Book discourse.
Book has put up 31-9-6 on 56-45-100 splits and makes the offense hum as PG.
KD is at 30-7-5-1 on 51-45-86 splits at age 35, carried Phoenix with Book/Beal out, and is even more unfair when Book plays.
Both are great! – 3:13 PM
Saying it now: I want no part in any KD vs. Book discourse.
Book has put up 31-9-6 on 56-45-100 splits and makes the offense hum as PG.
KD is at 30-7-5-1 on 51-45-86 splits at age 35, carried Phoenix with Book/Beal out, and is even more unfair when Book plays.
Both are great! – 3:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Devin Booker showcasing his abilities as a three-level scorer in his first game back, and how much he helps Kevin Durant and the rest of the Suns as their point guard: bit.ly/3G1Zw6X pic.twitter.com/DWYbBLriSh – 2:06 PM
On Devin Booker showcasing his abilities as a three-level scorer in his first game back, and how much he helps Kevin Durant and the rest of the Suns as their point guard: bit.ly/3G1Zw6X pic.twitter.com/DWYbBLriSh – 2:06 PM
More on this storyline
I read that you worked with Kevin Durant this past offseason. What came out of that? Jabari Smith: “I came out here in LA playing in the Rico Hines runs. Before a pickup, he was working out and I just jumped in with him and his trainer. It was pretty good. He pays a lot of attention to detail. It was good for me to see with just how hard you got to work, how consistent you got to be and how important it is to focus on the little things.” -via SportsKeeda / November 19, 2023
StatMuse: KD this season: 30.8 PPG 7.2 RPG 5.1 APG 52.9 FG% 50.0 3P% His most PPG since his MVP season. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… -via Twitter @statmuse / November 18, 2023
“At the end of it, I said, ‘Hey, what if Durant wanted to come? … If Durant wants to meet with us, if he would be willing to or if he’s taking meetings, what do you think on that?’ And I was looking at his body language. Because there’s a way to say yes and no. He could’ve looked at the floor and said, ‘Yeah, I mean, whatever you want if you want me to.’ That’s a no, right? That’s a no. That’s ‘I don’t want this.’ Could’ve just said, ‘No way, this is my team, we just lost, I’m not sharing the spotlight with anybody.’ But the beauty of Curry is he looks me in the eye, he says, ‘You think he’d want to come here?’ I said, ‘I don’t know, but if he takes meetings, where are we at with it if it’s a possibility?’ “And he looks me in the eye, says, ‘Yeah, for sure!’ That’s a lens into Curry’s selflessness because it’s his team, it’s his thing.” -via The Athletic / November 18, 2023
Salman Ali: Jabari Smith points to Ime Udoka as one of the keys to the hot Rockets start (via @RunItBackFDTV): “He just don’t like to lose. That was his biggest thing. Play to win. Play for each other.” -via Twitter @SalmanAliNBA / November 14, 2023
Paul Garcia: Jabari Smith Jr. on defending Wemby: “It’s difficult. It’s something that you don’t really see every day. [He’s] so tall & his ability to shoot the ball, it’s like you really can’t contest it. You got to try to do your work early & be physical with him and make it tough on him.” -via Twitter @PaulGarciaNBA / October 19, 2023