Nonetheless, Smailagic says that his former teammate is a wholly completely different individual than a lot of the followers may suppose. “Everyone seems to be saying numerous stuff, however for me, he’s like my brother,” Smailagic instructed BasketNews. “I actually love him. No matter he says or does on the court docket shouldn’t be the identical off the court docket as a result of he’s a very nice and good man. He loves to assist individuals, discuss to younger gamers, and assist to develop their sport.”
Supply: Edvinas Jablonskis @ BasketNews
Supply: Edvinas Jablonskis @ BasketNews
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Steph is 100% establishing for the backscreen on the large open weakside.
If Poole catches and holds for two seconds that’s going to be a large open 3 for Steph of a Draymond excessive display screen on the proper elbow 3. pic.twitter.com/7E10HBAcmv – 1:20 AM
Steph is 100% establishing for the backscreen on the large open weakside.
If Poole catches and holds for two seconds that’s going to be a large open 3 for Steph of a Draymond excessive display screen on the proper elbow 3. pic.twitter.com/7E10HBAcmv – 1:20 AM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
Okay so sport 2: Draymond on AD, push the tempo offensively, Jonathan Kuminga minutes, don’t foul each possession and get the refs some glasses. We good. #dubnation – 1:12 AM
Okay so sport 2: Draymond on AD, push the tempo offensively, Jonathan Kuminga minutes, don’t foul each possession and get the refs some glasses. We good. #dubnation – 1:12 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
That Jordan Poole shot tells you completely every little thing it is advisable to find out about Jordan Poole.
– The lack of information on clock.
– Not realizing Dray is swinging with the intent of setting a display screen for Steph.
– Not realizing Steph’s gotta take that shot.
– NOT KNOWING YOU’RE NOT HIM – 12:46 AM
That Jordan Poole shot tells you completely every little thing it is advisable to find out about Jordan Poole.
– The lack of information on clock.
– Not realizing Dray is swinging with the intent of setting a display screen for Steph.
– Not realizing Steph’s gotta take that shot.
– NOT KNOWING YOU’RE NOT HIM – 12:46 AM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That Draymond technical appears to be like even worse proper now. – 12:35 AM
That Draymond technical appears to be like even worse proper now. – 12:35 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
draymond was so upset jordan poole didn’t go tougher after that unfastened ball – 12:26 AM
draymond was so upset jordan poole didn’t go tougher after that unfastened ball – 12:26 AM
Deonte Burton @DeonteBurton
I would of made a mistake man draymond an excessive amount of of a fan!!! Warriors may lose this one!!!! And once I say this one I imply the sequence!!!🤷🏾 – 12:12 AM
I would of made a mistake man draymond an excessive amount of of a fan!!! Warriors may lose this one!!!! And once I say this one I imply the sequence!!!🤷🏾
– 12:12 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Draymond was not comfortable after receiving a technical foul. pic.twitter.com/hOLzFL3gFF – 12:03 AM
Draymond was not comfortable after receiving a technical foul. pic.twitter.com/hOLzFL3gFF – 12:03 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
It’s by no means a matter of IF Draymond goes to meltdown however WHEN – 12:01 AM
It’s by no means a matter of IF Draymond goes to meltdown however WHEN – 12:01 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Draymond is gonna FaceTime Ed Malloy at 2am to argue. AK – 12:01 AM
Draymond is gonna FaceTime Ed Malloy at 2am to argue. AK – 12:01 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Draymond NOT getting ejected throughout that tantrum is truthfully insane lol – 12:00 AM
Draymond NOT getting ejected throughout that tantrum is truthfully insane lol – 12:00 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Draymond getting T’d up for complaining a couple of transferring display screen. pic.twitter.com/CsX6eENbtV – 12:00 AM
Draymond getting T’d up for complaining a couple of transferring display screen. pic.twitter.com/CsX6eENbtV – 12:00 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Fortuitously for Draymond, the playoff technical and flagrant counts are separate – 11:59 PM
Fortuitously for Draymond, the playoff technical and flagrant counts are separate – 11:59 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Draymond argued for a half hour earlier than that tech was known as – 11:59 PM
Draymond argued for a half hour earlier than that tech was known as – 11:59 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Dray needed that tech. Wasn’t going to cease til he acquired it lol – 11:58 PM
Dray needed that tech. Wasn’t going to cease til he acquired it lol – 11:58 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Undecided what Draymond is upset about, that one was apparent. – 11:58 PM
Undecided what Draymond is upset about, that one was apparent. – 11:58 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Draymond is in his “Cash Inexperienced” Converse PEs once more tonight 💵 pic.twitter.com/aEohwBG5AH – 11:49 PM
Draymond is in his “Cash Inexperienced” Converse PEs once more tonight 💵 pic.twitter.com/aEohwBG5AH – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Warriors haven’t used Draymond Inexperienced on Davis but, and Davis is basically having his method with Looney, as much as 25 factors on solely 12 area aim makes an attempt.
LAL lead 78-73 after AD discovered Reaves for a 3. – 11:42 PM
Warriors haven’t used Draymond Inexperienced on Davis but, and Davis is basically having his method with Looney, as much as 25 factors on solely 12 area aim makes an attempt.
LAL lead 78-73 after AD discovered Reaves for a 3. – 11:42 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Draymond’s as much as three fouls
Looney in for Draymond, Klay in for Steph popping out of the timeout it appears to be like like – 10:53 PM
Draymond’s as much as three fouls
Looney in for Draymond, Klay in for Steph popping out of the timeout it appears to be like like – 10:53 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
No person is allowed to scream on the refs like Draymond. Wild. – 10:51 PM
No person is allowed to scream on the refs like Draymond. Wild. – 10:51 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
The ref was trying on the ball not that collision. He simply blew the whistle and pointed at Dray when he say them on the bottom. – 10:50 PM
The ref was trying on the ball not that collision. He simply blew the whistle and pointed at Dray when he say them on the bottom. – 10:50 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
And now two fouls on Draymond, who’s irate at that decision – 10:50 PM
And now two fouls on Draymond, who’s irate at that decision – 10:50 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Warriors to begin the second quarter
Steph
DiVincenzo
Wiggins
Draymond
JaMychal Inexperienced – 10:46 PM
Warriors to begin the second quarter
Steph
DiVincenzo
Wiggins
Draymond
JaMychal Inexperienced – 10:46 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Shoutout Darvin Ham refusing at hand the ball to Draymond to open the sequence. Pettiness already at a ten – 10:18 PM
Shoutout Darvin Ham refusing at hand the ball to Draymond to open the sequence. Pettiness already at a ten – 10:18 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers begin with AD on Looney, LeBron on Draymond, Vando on Steph, Austin on Klay and DLo on Wiggins. – 10:16 PM
The Lakers begin with AD on Looney, LeBron on Draymond, Vando on Steph, Austin on Klay and DLo on Wiggins. – 10:16 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters in Recreation 1:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis
Warriors’ starters:
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Inexperienced
Kevon Looney – 9:37 PM
Lakers’ starters in Recreation 1:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis
Warriors’ starters:
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Inexperienced
Kevon Looney – 9:37 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors are staying conventional with their Recreation 1 starters vs Lakers
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Inexperienced
Kevon Looney – 9:34 PM
Warriors are staying conventional with their Recreation 1 starters vs Lakers
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Inexperienced
Kevon Looney – 9:34 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Sticking with the perfect five-man lineup this season
Warriors starters for Recreation 1 vs. the Lakers
Steph
Klay
Wiggins
Draymond
Looney – 9:32 PM
Sticking with the perfect five-man lineup this season
Warriors starters for Recreation 1 vs. the Lakers
Steph
Klay
Wiggins
Draymond
Looney – 9:32 PM
Madeline Kenney @madkenney
Warriors starters tonight vs. Lakers
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Inexperienced
Kevon Looney – 9:31 PM
Warriors starters tonight vs. Lakers
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Inexperienced
Kevon Looney – 9:31 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
The Grizzlies are reportedly executed with Dillon Brooks.
Draymond Inexperienced noticed it coming.
https://t.co/EEMadyXIVQ pic.twitter.com/H6p3nu9Jlr – 8:04 PM
The Grizzlies are reportedly executed with Dillon Brooks.
Draymond Inexperienced noticed it coming.
https://t.co/EEMadyXIVQ pic.twitter.com/H6p3nu9Jlr – 8:04 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Inexperienced had excessive reward for De’Aaron Fox after the Warriors’ opening spherical playoff sequence in opposition to the Kings. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/30/dra… – 4:00 PM
Draymond Inexperienced had excessive reward for De’Aaron Fox after the Warriors’ opening spherical playoff sequence in opposition to the Kings. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/30/dra… – 4:00 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Alen Smailagic leaving Edy Tavares behind his again 👀
pic.twitter.com/xE7DzOB0HN – 3:45 PM
Alen Smailagic leaving Edy Tavares behind his again 👀
pic.twitter.com/xE7DzOB0HN – 3:45 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Draymond Inexperienced: “What I’ll say is cease making an attempt to show the web page on us so quick, cease making an attempt to show the web page on Bron so quick.”
Column: Steph Curry vs. LeBron James as soon as once more within the NBA playoffs is a reminder for us all to dwell within the second nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 2:32 PM
Draymond Inexperienced: “What I’ll say is cease making an attempt to show the web page on us so quick, cease making an attempt to show the web page on Bron so quick.”
Column: Steph Curry vs. LeBron James as soon as once more within the NBA playoffs is a reminder for us all to dwell within the second nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 2:32 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
[wakes up]
good morning.
[opens twitter]
what a stunning day.
[sees NI HAO trending]
what is that this about?
[clicks topic]
draymond was proper. – 1:02 PM
[wakes up]
good morning.
[opens twitter]
what a stunning day.
[sees NI HAO trending]
what is that this about?
[clicks topic]
draymond was proper. – 1:02 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Requested Gary Payton II how the Warriors can decelerate Anthony Davis: “That’s why we acquired Andrew Wiggins, Draymond and Loon.” nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 12:46 PM
Requested Gary Payton II how the Warriors can decelerate Anthony Davis: “That’s why we acquired Andrew Wiggins, Draymond and Loon.” nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 12:46 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Noticed a reddit put up positing that Draymond tends to play higher deeper right into a sequence
That feels appropriate, however statistically doesn’t look like true (apart from that insane 2016 Finals Recreation 7)
Bizarre stat: 5 of Draymond’s prime 6 playoff sport scores have come in opposition to Portland pic.twitter.com/mVZeU7gNKa – 12:32 PM
Noticed a reddit put up positing that Draymond tends to play higher deeper right into a sequence
That feels appropriate, however statistically doesn’t look like true (apart from that insane 2016 Finals Recreation 7)
Bizarre stat: 5 of Draymond’s prime 6 playoff sport scores have come in opposition to Portland pic.twitter.com/mVZeU7gNKa – 12:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Postseason leaders in every statistical class amongst lively gamers:
Factors:
1. LeBron James: 7,764
2. Kevin Durant: 4,754
Rebounds:
1. LeBron: 2,458
2. Draymond Inexperienced: 1,345
Assists:
1. LeBron: 1,950
2. Chris Paul: 1,233
Wins:
1. LeBron: 178
2. Andre Iguodala: 107 – 9:51 AM
Postseason leaders in every statistical class amongst lively gamers:
Factors:
1. LeBron James: 7,764
2. Kevin Durant: 4,754
Rebounds:
1. LeBron: 2,458
2. Draymond Inexperienced: 1,345
Assists:
1. LeBron: 1,950
2. Chris Paul: 1,233
Wins:
1. LeBron: 178
2. Andre Iguodala: 107 – 9:51 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Alen Smailagic revealed why Draymond Inexperienced is sort of a brother to him & what sort of individual he’s off the court docket💪
Partizan ahead recalled his Golden State Warriors days & expertise with Steph Curry & Klay Thompson & mentioned his potential return to NBA:
basketnews.com/news-188970-al… – 9:00 AM
Alen Smailagic revealed why Draymond Inexperienced is sort of a brother to him & what sort of individual he’s off the court docket💪
Partizan ahead recalled his Golden State Warriors days & expertise with Steph Curry & Klay Thompson & mentioned his potential return to NBA:
basketnews.com/news-188970-al… – 9:00 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Draymond Inexperienced claims he misplaced respect for Domantas Sabonis: “You misplaced, take care of it” #NBAPlayoffs eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/14… – 4:57 AM
Draymond Inexperienced claims he misplaced respect for Domantas Sabonis: “You misplaced, take care of it” #NBAPlayoffs eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/14… – 4:57 AM
Extra on this storyline
Alen Smailagic made 29 appearances with the Warriors, sharing the ground with such greats as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced, and others. “It was a good time enjoying with them,” Smailagic instructed BasketNews earlier than Recreation 2 in opposition to Actual Madrid. “I discovered loads from them about basketball, about what it’s prefer to dwell alone. It was my first time dwelling on my own.” “I turned a person again there. All the pieces there was nice. I can’t say a nasty factor in regards to the NBA or Golden State. They had been and nonetheless are like a household to me,” added Partizan ahead. -via BasketNews / Could 2, 2023
After being requested about essentially the most memorable reminiscence that features Warriors superstars, Smailagic couldn’t consider one story however defined why his expertise was so particular. “The perfect reminiscence is that Draymond, Steph, and others weren’t appearing with me like I used to be a rookie,” Smailagic revealed. “They revered me as a result of they knew I’m from the Balkans, and I’m one among them. I used to be not an everyday rookie of their eyes.” “They’re very nice guys. They don’t soar in your again and respect everybody. There have been these small issues like rookie duties to do, however we didn’t even do this,” he recalled. -via BasketNews / Could 2, 2023
Draymond Inexperienced requested his boss for permission to overlook a part of a enterprise journey so he may watch one among his good mates attain a serious milestone. The buddy, LeBron James. The milestone, the NBA profession factors file. With the Golden State Warriors preventing for his or her lives within the playoffs, coach Steve Kerr determined it was greatest for Inexperienced to be with the staff the evening earlier than a sport in Portland, Oregon, as a substitute of going to Los Angeles to see James develop into the NBA’s all-time main scorer on Feb. 7. -via Andscape / Could 1, 2023
As for his return to the NBA, Smailagic doesn’t rule it out. Nonetheless, Partizan additionally has a particular place in his coronary heart. “For positive,” he stated after being requested whether or not he want to come again to the NBA. “Each younger participant has a dream of coming again to the NBA. We’ll see what’s going to occur, however I nonetheless need to play for Partizan.” Partizan is my fundamental membership, I like it. I like the followers, followers love me, and we are going to see what’s going to occur,” Smailagic concluded. -via BasketNews / Could 3, 2023