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NBA Communications: The NBA 2K25 All-Summer League First Team: GG Jackson II, @memgrizz; Jordan Miller, @LAClippers; Scotty Pippen Jr., @memgrizz; Reed Sheppard, @HoustonRockets; Kel’el Ware, @MiamiHEAT
David Hardisty: In an interview with @Vanessa Richadson, #Rockets coach Ime Udoka praises Reed Sheppard’s overall feel for the game, calling him a “natural leader.” “He just continues to make the right play. That’s something that’s hard to teach.”
Tari Eason: So thankful to be able to hoop again 🙏🏾💙@DrewLeague
Alperen Sengun: You think it’s easier to score in the NBA, but when you get there, it’s not like that
Is it easier to score in NBA than in Europe? Alperen Sengun: “Before you go to the NBA, you think, LeBron scores 50, an unknown player scores 50. You think it’s easier to score there. But when you get there, it’s not like that. I used to say the same, ‘Europe is harder, America is easier.’ But when you go there, you see it. Here, there are more set plays. There, it’s more one-on-one and fast break plays.”
Regarding his future, the 16th pick from the 2021 NBA draft explained his current situation with the Houston Rockets in detail. “We are waiting. My managers are negotiating with them. I don’t become a free agent next year. This year, teams can’t make offers to me. Next year, other teams can make offers. They can offer a maximum of four-year contracts, but my team, Houston, can offer me a five-year contract. Next year, I could get four-year offers worth $180 million, $200 million. Those will be the prices. This year, Houston doesn’t have to sign with me, but if they don’t, those offers will come next year. “
He touched on differences between European and NBA basketball, especially the coaches. “Two different styles. In Europe, coaches are crazy. They shout and yell. In America, there is no such thing. Because the players in America are of very high quality, for example, LeBron’s coach or Curry’s coach cannot shout at them. The player would say, ‘Who are you?’ In the NBA, the players are stronger.”
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Josh Lewenberg: Canada holds off a late run from Puerto Rico & wins its final tune-up, 103-93. Another gem for FIBA Dillon Brooks, who had 21 pts. Lyles & NAW each had 15, SGA & Barrett with 14 apiece. They’ll close exhibition 2-1 & tip off the Olympic tournament vs Giannis/Greece on Saturday.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada over France in exhibition game
Josh Lewenberg: Canada beats France, 85-73, in a pre-Olympic friendly. SGA led the way with 23 pts. Barrett scored 21, Olynyk 14, Nembhard 10, Brooks 8. Birch, back in pre-injury form, was solid in rotation mins with Murray out. Impressive defensive showing – Wemby/Gobert duo was barely a factor
