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We so back the Knicks even played basketball yesterday.
It was a Summerbeating at the hands of the Neighbor Nets, but that’s the only place Brooklyn can beat New York these days.
Here’s the latest from Las Vegas.
On Tyler Nickel:
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“I’ve been most impressed with Nickel’s defense.”
On Mohamed Diawara, Pacome Dadiet, and the Summer League opener:
“I think they struggled a little bit. We talk about responding to adversity, we got to respond to adversity. They have to respond to adversity tomorrow. They struggled a little bit. They let little things affect them on the defensive end and then it kind of snowballed. So we got to be better. It’s on those two guys and Dillon Jones and me to be better.”
On the last few weeks after winning the NBA championship:
“I went straight, straight to the gym because I knew that I had some work to do. So, I mean, a little bit of fun, a little bit of break, but right back to work. I got after it like two days after the parade and everything. So, yeah, a lot, a lot of work.”
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On re-signing with the Knicks:
“I had a great season with the Knicks. We just won the title, so I didn’t have anything to do anywhere else. So yeah, for sure, I was happy to be back.”
On how his offseason approach has changed after one NBA season:
“Yeah, a little bit. Now I know that I’m physically going to be more ready, more consistent at the two-point shots. So, yeah, I know that my summer was way different now, but I know a little bit better.”
Clarifying his free agency comments:
“I just said that I wouldn’t have taken up free agency. After the parade, I just really liked the work and was thinking about the Summer League, I didn’t even think about the free agency.”
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On his Summer League performance:
“I got to do way better. I think the level that we take back is, like, a little way better. I can play like I played today, and just be better than last game.”
On Mitchell Robinson’s mentorship:
“He’s a great guy, great player, great person. I enjoyed the run here this season, and I look forward to play against him next year.”
On joining the…
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