NBA Rumors Roundup: 3x All-Star to make his debut in Nets uniform, Lakers superstar listed as probable for preseason opener, and more | October 3, 2022
“If he’s gonna do all that, his play has to be extraordinary” - Shaquille O'Neal urges James Harden to show he cares and prove he’s a winner even if he continues partying with rappers and going to clubs
“I was upset and as a family, they understood that I was upset” – Kevin Durant opens up on his sensitive situation with the Nets, believes it’s still a ‘great option’ to play for the Nets
“When healthy I believe he’s the best on the planet Earth” – NBA analyst believes this season Nets should discard all internal conflicts from past, says the three All-Stars are skillful enough to ‘win it all'
“I won't say his name at all this year, how about that?” – Shaquille O’Neal clarifies his stance on Ben Simmons' latest statement around ‘LSU brother’ topic, says he just analyzed the game and feels Ben is soft
“There’re 2 things everybody body does when they walk into a basketball gym; one, you dribble the ball; second, you shoot the ball” – NBA analyst contradicts coach's approach with Ben Simmons on his shooting
“That level of talent, IQ, motivation and drive — anything’s possible” – Kyrie Irving is optimistic about Ben Simmons returning to All-Star form, believes he’ll unlock his full potential as he gets healthy
“If he is open and wants to shoot it I’m not gonna yank him out of the game” – Nets coach asserts Ben Simmons is more of a playmaker for the team, says he doesn’t need him to focus on shooting
"James Harden was the baddest man on the planet for a little while" - Former NBA champion asserts James Harden is the key to team success for 76ers, believes he could be a catalyst for Joel Embiid to win MVP
"If he wasn’t gonna be here... Then I had to deal with him going somewhere else" - NBA analyst claims the Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant relationship wasn’t as close as it was portrayed in public
“I see a playoff team but I don’t see a contending team” – NBA analyst raises concern over Zion Williamson returning to Pelicans, says it's problematic to have multiple ball-dominant players on the team
"You’re not a martyr, you accomplished nothing, congratulations" - NBA analyst rips Kyrie Irving for pushing the idea he’s a martyr for missing out on an extension
"I heard KD just needed a pat on the back; Just needed a little ego boost" - Jalen Rose outlines Kevin Durant's apparent thought process behind staying put in Brooklyn
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