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Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Joakim Noah finds a trailing Kristaps Porzingis for an open 3-pointer, which Jeff Hornacek notes was taken from '4-5 feet' behind the line.
Jovan Buha ESPN Editor
Paul Pierce believes anyone -- even established stars like Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan -- can learn from Kevin Garnett: "Anybody can pick up something from an all-time great. He is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. So, whenever you've got somebody that can come in and share some valuable experience, it's a plus. Unless you're already sitting on the sidelines with five championships and 15 All-Star [appearances], and stuff like that, you probably don't want to hear nothing. But, when you have a guy like Kevin who was the greatest at his position, when he talks, you want to listen."
Jovan Buha ESPN Editor
Doc Rivers said he doesn't foresee KG accepting a coaching job this season: "I don't think he wants to coach. He's not that crazy. Who would ever want to do that? ... There's no way that's going to happen. I think he has a teaching future. This [situation] is as organic as it could be. I just told him to come around and figure it out. Do whatever you want. Whatever he does, I'm good with, because I do think he can have a very positive impact on us."
Jovan Buha ESPN Editor
Doc Rivers on Kevin Garnett's presence at Clippers training camp: "KG was phenomenal today. This morning, before practice, he had a teaching clinic that you would pay a lot of money to see. It was great. It was great for Blake [Griffin] and [DeAndre Jordan] and the young guys as well. It's great to have him around. He's a great teacher. We know him as a great player. I knew him as a great teacher. He'll be really good for us."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
In addition to playing at a quicker pace, the Knicks may use more pick and roll this season. Derrick Rose confirmed that they've been running pick 'a lot' of pick-and-roll thus far in training camp. It seems like this will emerge mostly early in the offense. The club will use the triangle in half court.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Good sign for team chemistry? Jeff Horancek and the Knicks wrapped up lunch yesterday at 1 pm and "the guys were still sitting there, talking to eachother until 2:30, a quarter to 3. We had to turnaround at 4:30 and have another praictce. So I think these guys really like each other."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Late in close games, Derrick Rose expects the Knicks to use a pick-and-roll to get a shot. "I don't think it's going to be the triangle. I think it's probably going to be 1-3 pick-and-roll or 3-1 pick-and-roll. Either me or Melo will have to create for someone to take the shot."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Derrick Rose said the triangle offense feels ‘foreign' thus far, but he's optimistic about it. "It's like 40 to 50 options on one side of the floor. It's like giving you your space for creativity. It's like if you're doing it the right way, you could do everything you want."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Sasha Vujacic with a nice feed to Kristaps Porzingis, who finishes in transition:
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
"I'd definitely make spot for him if he wanted to come back & coach." Tyronn Lue welcomes Kevin Garnett to coach. es.pn/2db3foS
Dave Tuley @ViewFromVegas
My new career as photog/videographer RT @DavidPurdum: Enjoyed sitting down with former NBA commissioner David Stern. pic.twitter.com/wcg1f3fygV
Jovan Buha ESPN Editor
Paul Pierce says he isn't planning a farewell tour, but he's willing to accept retirement gifts from opposing teams.
Jovan Buha ESPN Editor
Kevin Garnett (with the towel wrapped around his head) coaching the Clippers' rookie big men, Brice Johnson and Diamond Stone, at the team's third day of training camp at UC Irvine.
David Payne Purdum @DavidPurdum
Enjoyed getting to sit down with former NBA commissioner David Stern. He's got such a great wit. h/t @ViewFromVegas pic.twitter.com/GL2pIuyQvz
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
McDermott on what Dwyane Wade gave him for his number. Wade is wearing his customary #3 -- McDermott is now wearing #11. "He still hasn't given me anything," McDermott said. "He told me he's going to give me a lot of open shots. So that's the trade-off."
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
Doug McDermott, on if it has been strange coming to work and not seeing Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah: "It's weird," McDermott said after Thursday's practice. "It still doesn't quite feel real. But I think it's for the better. Not saying anything bad about those guys, obviously they meant a lot to this organization and helped me a lot. But I think we just needed a new vibe and I think we got it with these guys. And I just feel like everyone is -- the vibe is different. It's a much better better vibe. Obviously, wish those guys the best in New York."
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
Doug McDermott, on if coach Fred Hoiberg has treated players differently in his second season: "He's been much more demanding on us. He's really vocal out there and I've noticed a difference for sure. Obviously, he's real hard on himself about last year, as we are too. We don't want that to happen again so we're going to do everything we can right off the bat to try and fix it."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics practice glimpse: Rookie Jaylen Brown with a couple buckets in 3-on-3 drills.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Isaiah Thomas on Al Horford: "It's so crazy to have a guy like that on the team that -- we shot together a couple days ago and he was just like, ‘Man, I'm here to make things easier for you. So just let me know what you need.' That's just wonderful, especially a guy that has that much talent. My job is just making things easier for others and he's making it easier for me already."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Here's video of a Derrick Rose mid range jumper from a feed from Joakim Noah:
