Brunson credits KAT for stepping up to the challenge of guarding Brown and Tatum As teammates guys in the gap guys in the help giving him confidence to press up And continuing to play knowing we have his back By 'we' I mean Mikal Josh and OG and occasional charges from me

Karl-Anthony Towns to Jalen Brunson after Game 2 victory despite a rough shooting night from Brunson You're never by yourself I'm always with you step by step

James Harden We gotta do a better job as a team its not a one-man job in regards to defending Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson on his relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns Being the teammate that he is and seeing his sacrifices and seeing what he's done his entire career puts him in position to become a Hall of Famer I wouldn't trade that for the world

Mike Brown on his journey with KAT since being hired until now I come in with a great plan Maybe the plan doesnt work Who adjusts KAT or me Me I adjust Sometimes the adjustments not enough Every once in a while were not on the same page We talk about it I adjust again

Magic Boston looked up and said Okay Im going to put Luka in the pick-and-roll every time Then Tatum had him saying Oh you want me Okay Im just going to go past you or pull up for my jump shot because he knew he could beat him off the dribble They did the same thing to Austin Reaves

Mike Brown when asked if hes encountered a leader like Jalen BrunsonTim Duncan and Steph Curry