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Jeremy Sochan on Dillon Brooks: “He’s okay, but he’s a little crazy. But I respect that. He works hard on defense. He’s the type of guy who doesn’t care about what others think. He’s a player, so I respect that as well. I mean, he’s a pretty good player.” 12:43pm
Spurs are expected to collapse aggressively again against Wemby, with the Rockets leading the way with Dillon Brooks. – 12:42pm
When asked about playing the Rockets three times in 12 days, Jeremy Sawchan first responded with a comment about staying put, don’t make plans, then smiled and interjected, “Yeah, Houston (bleep).” is. – 12:22pm
Jeremy Sochan asked if the players feel the same rivalry against Houston as the fans do. What was his reaction?
“Oh, shit Houston.” – 12:09pm
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Jonathan Feigen: Rockets center Steven Adams won’t make a game-time decision this time. He was ruled out due to a strained left calf muscle and recovery from a knee injury. Dillon Brooks (sore right knee) and Cam Whitmore (sore left knee) are likely to play against the Grizzlies. -via x.com / October 24, 2024
From college in Oregon to his pro debut in Memphis to this year’s Paris Olympics and the start of the NBA’s new season in Houston, basketball has taken Dillon Brooks a long way from his hometown in Mississauga. But he hasn’t forgotten the Toronto program that got his start. This season, According to Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) News, Mr. Brooks has become the primary sponsor of the Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School (FHC) senior boys basketball program. The program credits him with helping it go three undefeated seasons from 2010 to 2013. release. -via cbc.ca / October 19, 2024
“The main reason (for both starting lineup changes) was the Canadian lineup,” he explained. “They always start the game with (6-foot-6 guard) Dillon Brooks at No. 4 and play small ball. …I wanted Wenby to start at the No. 5 position (instead of Gobert), so I moved Yabusele back to the No. 4 position, and the second change was Cordinier replacing Evan Fournier. I wanted to start as a defensive starting No. 5. ” -via new york times / August 6, 2024
Tom Orsborn: #Spurs players and coaches voted today on the @UTSA voting site. “It’s powerful to act as a team,” Sochan said. “That’s how things work with the Spurs and around San Antonio. It was great to be able to go to the UTSA campus and bring some energy and vibrancy to the students. It was really cool.” – via Twitter @tom_orsborn / October 22, 2024
Michael C. Wright: Not surprisingly, the Spurs exercised Victor Wembaneyama’s third-year option this season, as well as fourth-year team options on Jeremy Sochan, Malachi Branum, and Blake Wesley. announced. -via Twitter @mikecwright / October 18, 2024