Warriors 2024 NBA Summer League The team continues Their unbeaten recordOne of Golden State’s biggest stars had an important message for players competing for a permanent role on basketball’s biggest stage.
Warriors halftime interview Summer League 92-82 victory Draymond Green revealed the inspirational words he delivered to Golden State’s summer league team during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, offering some profound advice about why doing the little things is important for players hoping to make the leap to the NBA.
“It’s just about giving them what it takes to be on the court in an NBA game,” Green explained. “Everybody always says, ‘You’ve got to score the basketball,’ but the reality is, Stephen Curry’s got the ball, LeBron James’s got the ball, James Harden’s got the ball. You’re not getting the ball, so you’d better start working on those little things right now, because that’s what people are going to want.”
“Defense is always going to be what puts you on the court in the NBA. Rebounding is always going to be what puts you on the court in the NBA. And those are things you can control. And it’s about being a good teammate.”
Summer League star Daekwon Plowden A perfect example of Green’s advice working: 25-year-old Conclusion of a two-way contract He joined the Warriors after some strong performances highlighted by his unselfishness in the flow of the game.
Golden State Summer League coach Anthony Vereen He echoed Green’s sentiments, praising Plowden’s ability to function effectively as a role player despite his ability to shoulder a larger load. Dynamic progress Earned his first NBA contract.
While the NBA is the end goal for most players who participate in the summer league, Green emphasized that there are other professional leagues with scouts in attendance and the annual showcase is also a great opportunity to show off skills that could lead to many opportunities to play basketball at the next level.
“Finally, understand that it’s not just NBA teams here that are watching you and this team,” Green said. “There are 29 other teams, and we have European scouts, so make sure you perform well on all fronts.”
After posting an unbeaten 3-0 record in the California Classic, Golden State started its summer league games in Las Vegas with three straight wins, but that was due in large part to the team’s ability to come together as a unit and address the little details Green mentioned.
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