JuJu Watkins is back. She spoke at USC today for the first time since her injury.
Watkins: “I feel really great, really blessed to be here, feeling back like myself and being able to practice with the team.”
Antonio Daniels shares a conversation he had with Gregg Popovich in his suite during Game 1:
“We watched the game tonight in Pops suite with him. I asked him tonight ‘Do you miss it?’ And he said ‘You have no idea how much. I wish I was down there right now!’” 😢
via Game Over, h/t @NBA__Courtside
Happy Memorial Day! Freedom comes at a cost so we honor the lives and sacrifice of our fallen servicewomen and me. Let’s not forget their or their families sacrifice!
Aces vs Dream:
-career high 19 pts for Te-Hina Paopao
-career high 14 for Madina Okot plus 11 rebs for her first WNBA double double
-25 pts for Allisha Gray
-20 pts for A’ja Wilson
Quite the game for former South Carolina players
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of NBA Cares Ambassador and former NBA player Jason Collins:
“Jason Collins’ impact and influence extended far beyond basketball as he helped make the NBA, WNBA and larger sports community more inclusive and welcoming for future generations. He exemplified outstanding leadership and professionalism throughout his 13-year NBA career and in his dedicated work as an NBA Cares Ambassador. Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others.
“On behalf of the NBA, I send my heartfelt condolences to Jason’s husband, Brunson, and his family, friends and colleagues across our leagues.”