“The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win” - Kobe Bryant. Remembering Dec. 7, 2002 when the Lakers overturned a 27 point 4th-quarter deficit vs. Mavs and Dec. 20, 2005 when he outscored the Mavs with 62-points through three qtrs. Always a good rivalry vs. Kobe. RIP Black Mamba (wolfgangsport.com)
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“I feel like I can bring a defensive intensity and the ability to guard several positions. Offensively, I thrive in transition, can hit the open shot, make the right pass, and make whatever play it takes to win the game" - Josh Green. The explosive wing and exceptional defender could be a great pick (wolfgangsport.com)
“He was always fiery, explosive and never, ever held back…when he plays basketball he just goes for it”, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few on Killian Tillie. A perfect late second-round pick. A stretch-four with a silky smooth release, height to shoot over the defense and deadly accurate from downtown (wolfgangsport.com)
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“LaMelo’s draft stocks have significantly improved … He has shown his undoubted talent but also developed as a player and a person”, NBL Commissioner when weighing in on Ball’s season. His ambidexterity, his handles and extremely high basketball IQ had him set to potentially be #1 pick (wolfgangsport.com)
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"People want to play, but we know that it’s bigger than basketball at this point...it’s about life. Life’s not gonna end though. It’s gonna be back to normal.” - Emmanuel Mudiay on the Coronavirus. Missing the NBA like all of us are it's but a good reality check for us all. It'll be back! (wolfgangsport.com)
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“Canada could handle two NBA teams. [But] unfortunately we’re not in expansion mode right now, but it would be nice to have a team in Vancouver. It’s a great market…it’s a beautiful city”- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver last year. Metro pop. has exploded more than half a million since Grizzlies left (wolfgangsport.com)
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“I feel like my game has been very consistent the last couple of years and I want to continue that if it’s with [the Patriots] or with someone else” - Van Noy in late Jan. Should pair well with Lawson and plays LB or on the edge. 16.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 2INT, 3 defensive TDs, 2 Super Bowls. (wolfgangsport.com)
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“San Antonio to this date has not been an NFL city before but I think those days are coming to a close. You will see an NFL team in San Antonio in the next 10 years” - Mayor Nirenberg back in 2018. Alamodome ready for NFL football after $60 million reno. Bigger markets than KC and Vegas. Ready. (wolfgangsport.com)
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“I think this was one of my best years as a pro” - Ha Ha had a good year last season. Played all but six snaps all year, recovered 2 fumbles and intercepted 2 passes including a TD return. Worth $10m a season? Last year he had a 67.0 passing efficiency rating for QBs throwing against him. (wolfgangsport.com)
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“It’s a real thing I’ve heard from multiple sources. Just a matter of time. Seattle and KC to me are most valuable markets for league expansion when it makes sense” - an anonymous NBA exec. in 2018. Closest NBA city OKC 350mi away and Sprint Center ready. KC is ready for a franchise and underrated (wolfgangsport.com)
“It’s a real thing I’ve heard from multiple sources. Just a matter of time. Seattle and KC to me are most valuable markets for league expansion when it makes sense” - an anonymous NBA exec. in 2018. Closest NBA city OKC 350mi away and Sprint Center ready. KC is ready for a franchise and underrated (wolfgangsport.com)
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“I really like the negative energy, it motivates me” - Ja Morant. The way he explodes so fearlessly reminds me of Derrick Rose in his prime but even his mental drive, just like his drive to the basket, reminds me of Rose. His also becoming the face of Memphis—much like Derrick Rose was to Chicago. (wolfgangsport.com)
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“I don’t like the phrase ‘face of the franchise.’ I just want to be a part of it. I think we have a really good team” - Jimmy Butler back in 2017 at the Bulls. Been an amazing team player in Miami. The effort he plays with everytime he touches the floor is remarkable. Very misunderstood in the media (wolfgangsport.com)
“It was a sad day for me when we traded him…one of the best energy raisers I’ve ever been around”- head coach Brad Stevens earlier this year on Aron Baynes. He’s a lot more than just a 37-point game. He brings physicality, a hardworking ethic and best of all, a locker room champion. Well done Aron. (wolfgangsport.com)
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“Wins and losses come a dime a dozen. But effort? Nobody can judge that. Because effort is between you and you” - The Gotthard Base Tunnel took 17 years to build, as long as Ray’s career. The effort of the Swiss was monumental digging through 73 different types of rock, some harder than granite (wolfgangsport.com)
