Ace Bailey on his confidence in making tough shots What might be a bad shot to you you dont work on it I work on it

CoachDPatrick Simmons godfather and longtime coach says getting healthy has helped bring back the confidence that disappeared over the last few years Now Simmons is taking shots in live action that he wouldnt even attempt before via SactownSports1140

Norman Powell When I was with the Clippers Brian Shaw has this thing whoever airballs has to run down and back When Kawhi shot an airball in practice he tried to do that well wait with him and hes like Im not running down and back man Ill probably airball again

Kon Knueppel Im not super athletic so being able to play off two feet now they have to be ready for a shot fake or a pivot It kind of evens the playing field It evens out the athleticism

Bill Russell One thing I have a quarrel with is that I had better players I personally worked with them to make them better players I did things physically emotionally and intellectually to make my teammates better players They took advantage of the situation that was part of my creation

Fred VanVleet on the process and adjustments required of him after recovering from ACL injury returning to full game shape and getting his body ready for NBA speedI'm not a game-speed workout guy I don't even go that fast in the games

Rafael and Ime have talked about wanting to get your minutes down at points this season-Kevin Durant Why I'm better on the court The team is better when I'm on the court That's what I'm supposed to be training for is to play the long haul 48 minutes a night If the game needs me to be out