The Phoenix Suns had media availability after their practice on October 30th, Yuta Watanabe, Kevin Durant, and Frank Vogel spoke to the media. Here is what they had to say.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!"The effort and focus has been very high. Its still not perfect nor should it be. " – Frank Vogel on Sun's defense so far this season.
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"We are working a lot with our group on functioning offensively, spacing, reading screens better, we are working on all of those offensive execution pieces. " – Frank Vogel on the Suns offense
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"Getting closer, but not there yet." – Frank Vogel on Devin Booker and Bradley Beal trying to get back on the court.
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"I don't think chemistry and turnovers line-up. I played on the Warriors and we had great chemistry but had turnover issues. " – Kevin Durant on if turnovers were due to lack of chemistry.
— Damian Adams (@TheRealDealwDA) October 30, 2023
"I think its mainly for you guys, the fans. It's for the fans to know there is more at stake. Hopefully the fans enjoy it. " – Kevin Durant on the in-season tournament
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"Those tall long athletic guys are always tough to play against we have to be aware." – Kevin Durant on playing against Victor Wembanyama
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"The Utah game was a step in the right direction." – Kevin Durant on progress of Suns this year
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"That's probably 70% of the battle. Just knowing you are good to go and won't get hurt again" – Kevin Durant on the mental part of coming back from injuries.
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"They used to be my coaches. The reason I am in the NBA is because of them." – Yuta Watanabe on the advice he has gotten from his parents.
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"I know some people have said we don't have depth but we do. We have the next man up mentality." – Yuta Watanabe on the Suns winning without Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
— Damian Adams (@TheRealDealwDA) October 30, 2023
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