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Kelly Iko

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768 total appearances

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The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

These are the games that you have to show that your teammates can trust you in because this is the first time all of you are going to the playoffs as the young core. It's going to be a lot of information that's going to be carried over to the offices now will affect some of our decisions, future contracts, stuff like that. It starts now.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

These are the games that you have to show that your teammates can trust you in because this is the first time all of you are going to the playoffs as the young core. It's going to be a lot of information that's going to be carried over to the offices now will affect some of our decisions, future contracts, stuff like that. It starts now.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

And credit to Jalen, he's put in the work behind the scenes to become – That dependable player, especially on the defensive end, he's worked hard to not be a liability on the end of the floor. And because of that, he's become a positive team defender. And as you saw in game two, when he's aggressive and he's spearheading that scheme, there's no telling what that team can do.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

And credit to Jalen, he's put in the work behind the scenes to become – That dependable player, especially on the defensive end, he's worked hard to not be a liability on the end of the floor. And because of that, he's become a positive team defender. And as you saw in game two, when he's aggressive and he's spearheading that scheme, there's no telling what that team can do.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

And credit to Jalen, he's put in the work behind the scenes to become – That dependable player, especially on the defensive end, he's worked hard to not be a liability on the end of the floor. And because of that, he's become a positive team defender. And as you saw in game two, when he's aggressive and he's spearheading that scheme, there's no telling what that team can do.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

So I think to kind of forecast his projection, It's really hard to say because, you know, is this a one-off or is this, you know, going to be a big moment of consistency for me?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

So I think to kind of forecast his projection, It's really hard to say because, you know, is this a one-off or is this, you know, going to be a big moment of consistency for me?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

So I think to kind of forecast his projection, It's really hard to say because, you know, is this a one-off or is this, you know, going to be a big moment of consistency for me?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

Yeah. Yeah, the coming out party for me. So I think it's a good thing for young players to kind of have those moments like tonight where you kind of feel good about yourself and you understand what it really takes to win at the highest level. It's not just about scoring 30 points 15 times in a month or more. You have to be able to lock in against the best of the best

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

Yeah. Yeah, the coming out party for me. So I think it's a good thing for young players to kind of have those moments like tonight where you kind of feel good about yourself and you understand what it really takes to win at the highest level. It's not just about scoring 30 points 15 times in a month or more. You have to be able to lock in against the best of the best

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

Yeah. Yeah, the coming out party for me. So I think it's a good thing for young players to kind of have those moments like tonight where you kind of feel good about yourself and you understand what it really takes to win at the highest level. It's not just about scoring 30 points 15 times in a month or more. You have to be able to lock in against the best of the best

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

in a slugfest like tonight was.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

in a slugfest like tonight was.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

in a slugfest like tonight was.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

I think Steve Kerr talked about it. Like if Jimmy's out, it really changes everything. They have to rethink everything, which is very true. I think for Houston, you know, given that they've been able to impose their will physically in this year, I think they're up. I think they're a plus 34, 33 on the rebounds over this, the last two games tonight, they had almost nothing.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

I think Steve Kerr talked about it. Like if Jimmy's out, it really changes everything. They have to rethink everything, which is very true. I think for Houston, you know, given that they've been able to impose their will physically in this year, I think they're up. I think they're a plus 34, 33 on the rebounds over this, the last two games tonight, they had almost nothing.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

I think Steve Kerr talked about it. Like if Jimmy's out, it really changes everything. They have to rethink everything, which is very true. I think for Houston, you know, given that they've been able to impose their will physically in this year, I think they're up. I think they're a plus 34, 33 on the rebounds over this, the last two games tonight, they had almost nothing.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

what, 20 more points in the paint than Golden State. And just from the eye test, like you're watching a team dominate, you know, them on both ends of the floor with their physical abilities. Right. They're huge. I think if there's going to be a counter... I think if there's going to be a counter for Golden State, you know, they did have some success. I mean, you saw the 1-3-1 zone.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

what, 20 more points in the paint than Golden State. And just from the eye test, like you're watching a team dominate, you know, them on both ends of the floor with their physical abilities. Right. They're huge. I think if there's going to be a counter... I think if there's going to be a counter for Golden State, you know, they did have some success. I mean, you saw the 1-3-1 zone.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? + Rockets even series with Warriors

what, 20 more points in the paint than Golden State. And just from the eye test, like you're watching a team dominate, you know, them on both ends of the floor with their physical abilities. Right. They're huge. I think if there's going to be a counter... I think if there's going to be a counter for Golden State, you know, they did have some success. I mean, you saw the 1-3-1 zone.