Jonathan Kuminga On His Best Position: 'I Know I'm A Small Forward'
골든의 Jonathan Kuminga는 자신이 가장 잘 뛸 수 있는 포지션은 스몰 포워드라고 생각하지만, 팀이 원하는 역할을 수행하는 것이 중요하고, 때문에 어느 포지션에서 뛰어도 상관 없다고 말합니다.
Oct 5, 2024 1:29 AM
Jonathan Kuminga stated that he saw his best position as a small forward, though he was open to playing power forward.
“At the end of the day, I know I’m a small forward. I can do it. I can play it at the highest level.
"But going forward, it’s all about what the team wants me to do. It don’t matter, small forward or whatever," said Kuminga on Friday.
Steve Kerr, who said he sees Kuminga as a power forward, is currently deciding between a starting lineup with Kuminga next to Draymond Green as a small-ball starting center or one with Green at power forward next to a traditional center.
Kuminga added that he's been working on his shooting during the offseason.
“I’m trying to get my catch-and-shoot percentage way higher. That’s gonna help everyone, open up the floor a bit more," added Kuminga.
Shaedon Sharpe Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Left Shoulder Injury
포틀의 Shaedon Sharpe가 왼쪽 어깨 부상 치료를 위해 4-6주간 휴식이 필요합니다.
Oct 5, 2024 4:27 PM
Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder, the Portland Trail Blazers announced on Saturday.
Sharpe will miss the next 4-6 weeks.
Sharpe averaged 15.9 points in 32 games last season.
JJ Redick: Bronny James Can Become 'Really Disruptive Defender'
LAL의 JJ Redick 감독은 Bronny James에 대해 수비수로서의 가능성을 보고 있다고 말합니다.
Oct 5, 2024 1:51 PM
JJ Redick praised Bronny James following the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in preseason.
"He's had some really good days in August and September. He's had three really good days this week. We're really happy with his progress," said Redick.
James finished the game with two points and three blocks in 16 minutes.
Redick added that James could find a role as a "disruptive defender" in the league.
"He can do some things defensively at his size that are really unique, and I think can turn into a really disruptive defender. That manifested itself. On the offensive end, he's still figuring out who he is," said Redick.
LeBron James, who sat out on Friday, is expected to suit up on Sunday.
Darko Rajakovic: Raptors Won't Have 'Cemented' Starting Lineup This Season
랩터스의 Darko Rajakovic 감독은, 올 시즌 랩터스가 고정된 스타팅 라인업을 유지하지는 않을 것이라고 말합니다.
Oct 5, 2024 1:10 PM
Darko Rajakovic said that the Toronto Raptors don't have a "cemented" starting lineup heading into the season, and expects the team to be "fluid."
“I think this season, we don’t have a cemented (starting) five ... I can see us being this year much more fluid, and I’m going to be much more experimenting and giving guys opportunities in games just to see their growth and how they can affect the game," said Rajakovic.
Masai Ujiri complimented Rajakovic's development as he heads into his second season as head coach.
“His development process is incredible — attention to detail, player by player. You can ask every single player that has come here," added Ujiri.
The Raptors will expect to continue to base the offense around pick and rolls.
“I’m expecting this to play a lot of pick-and-roll — yeah, especially me and [Immanuel Quickley] together,” said Jakob Poeltl.