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Experience debate and weaknesses still surround Spurs - TalkBasket.net

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Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ rapid rise, questions remain about whether their relatively young roster can handle the intensity of a deep playoff run. However, some league figures believe those concerns are overstated. One Eastern Conference executive pushed back against the narrative that the Spurs lack experience, highlighting key contributors like Harrison Barnes, Luke Kornet, […] The post Experience debate and weaknesses still surround Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Scouts back Spurs as rising title contender - TalkBasket.net

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The San Antonio Spurs have surged into the spotlight, sitting just two games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference after an incredible 23-2 run since February 1. Their recent form has sparked serious discussion among league insiders about whether this young team could pull off one of the most unexpected championship runs […] The post Scouts back Spurs as rising title contender appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Kon Knueppel: My anticipation defensively can be better - TalkBasket.net

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Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel discussed where he’s at on the defensive end following Thursday’s 114-103 home win vs. the New York Knicks. (via Charlotte Hornets): “I’m not super disruptive. I think that’s something I can work on as we go into next season: just getting better with my anticipation on the defensive end. But […] The post Kon Knueppel: My anticipation defensively can be better appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tyronn Lue says Isaiah Jackson has been really good

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Isaiah Jackson didn’t receive much attention when he was included in the deal that sent Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers, initially slotting in as the third-string center for the Los Angeles Clippers. However, his role has quickly expanded following a season-ending foot injury to rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Since then, Jackson has taken over […] The post Tyronn Lue says Isaiah Jackson has been really good appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Ivica Zubac: Trade was tough, did not expect it

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In a conversation with Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Ivica Zubac reflected on the emotional end of his long tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he spent parts of eight seasons. The timing of the trade made the experience even more intense – Zubac had just become a father two days before being dealt. He […] The post Ivica Zubac: Trade was tough, did not expect it appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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JB Bickerstaff: Ausar’s defense reminds me of Ron Artest

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Here’s Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff on if he can recall seeing any young perimeter defenders that dominate like Ausar Thompson does (16 steals and 7 blocks in the last five games/averaging a career-high 2.0 SPG). (via Detroit Pistons): “No. I mean, at that age, to be able to do what he does and […] The post JB Bickerstaff: Ausar’s defense reminds me of Ron Artest appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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