NBA News Update: Talen Horton-Tucker sheds light on his life inside the bubble
LA Lakers coach Frank Vogel surprised everyone when he decided to play Talen Horton-Tucker during a crucial stage of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets. Talen lived up to the coach’s expectations as he went on to score five points with two rebounds and two steals in just seven minutes. Speaking about what transpired behind the scenes before the game, Talen said:
Horton-Tucker praised the coaching staff and senior players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis for instilling confidence in him to perform at the highest level.
The Orlando bubble has been an excellent experience for the rookie so far, and he’s using every opportunity to learn more from his teammates. Speaking about the bond he shares with other players, Horton-Tucker said:
Talen has not been featured in the series against the Denver Nuggets so far. It’ll be interesting to see if Frank Vogel uses the services of the rookie in the upcoming games.
NBA News Update: New York Knicks begin preparations for next season
In another NBA news update, the New York Knicks are about to begin their first practice session with their new coach on Wednesday. Tom Thibodeau, who was appointed as the head coach of the Knicks in July, hasn’t had full practice sessions with the team yet.
The New York Knicks finished at 12th place in the Eastern Conference this season and were not a part of the 2020 Orlando bubble. They are looking to turn their fortunes around by trading for a star player in the upcoming NBA offseason.
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