Jason Kidd: "Scottie Barnes is a heck of a rookie. He's really really good. He causes a problem on both ends of the floor and he knows how to play the game. He's going to be a star in this league."

Skip Bayless On AJ Dybantsa I dont see megastar and I dont see wizards being a playoff team I think hes gonna be a very nice NBA player but I worry if you throw a kid into what could turn into a sorry situation does it start to erode his enthusiasm

Slater Yaxel Lendeborg on his early conversations with Steve Kerr He doesnt normally play rookies as much He has a history of that But the way the team is looking right now Im going to have a really good chance to play maybe even start

Jones Athletic's Jazz reporter on Kessler He's one of the 4 or 5 best rim protectors in the league He affects winning I think he can be another Rudy Gobert He's good enough defensively that he can be a walking top-10 defense He's a guy who can one day win a Defensive Player of the Year award

Sactown Sports 1140 Sam Amick on Darius Acuff Jr You had real good talent evaluators saying this guy's special that he is you know could be Allen Iverson could be Jalen Brunson

Dirk Nowitzki Talking To Rookie Jalen Brunson In college you never saw a frame like this 7 footer mobile shoot move This ain't no college killa This is the real deal here

Adam Silver on Wemby He's a huge personality I've enjoyed getting to know him Players come along every once in a while having this incredible skill love the promotional side of it and want to play that role for the league His highlights were blowing up the Internet before coming into the NBA