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Mike Budenholzer on Kevin Durant: ‘He wants to be coached, and I love being around him’
Gerald Bourguet: Mike Budenholzer on his 3Q exchange with Kevin Durant: “In games, there’s things that happen, and he’s the best. He’s a pro, he’s coachable. If you don’t have a few of those, there’s probably something wrong with your team….He wants to be coached, and I love being around him”
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We know we got the microscope on us. So any spat like that may be taken the wrong way, but Coach respects my perspective. Being part of this league for 18 years at the highest level.” Kevin Durant on interaction w/Mike Budenholzer.
Durant, Budenholzer later exchanged 5s. #Suns pic.x.com/WD8uxwxTvw – 1:25 AM
“We know we got the microscope on us. So any spat like that may be taken the wrong way, but Coach respects my perspective. Being part of this league for 18 years at the highest level.” Kevin Durant on interaction w/Mike Budenholzer.
Durant, Budenholzer later exchanged 5s. #Suns pic.x.com/WD8uxwxTvw – 1:25 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer on his 3Q exchange with Kevin Durant: “In games, there’s things that happen, and he’s the best. He’s a pro, he’s coachable. If you don’t have a few of those, there’s probably something wrong with your team….He wants to be coached, and I love being around him” pic.x.com/U0ULmvfcgS – 1:00 AM
Mike Budenholzer on his 3Q exchange with Kevin Durant: “In games, there’s things that happen, and he’s the best. He’s a pro, he’s coachable. If you don’t have a few of those, there’s probably something wrong with your team….He wants to be coached, and I love being around him” pic.x.com/U0ULmvfcgS – 1:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I got to be more patient.”
Kevin Durant on passing out of double. Committed 8 turnovers. 3 of his 8 turnovers offensive fouls.
“Most of the time when I turn the ball over is because I’m trying to play too fast. When I see a trap I get so excited cause we got numbers.” #Suns pic.x.com/CMTLYoFDFt – 12:39 AM
“I got to be more patient.”
Kevin Durant on passing out of double. Committed 8 turnovers. 3 of his 8 turnovers offensive fouls.
“Most of the time when I turn the ball over is because I’m trying to play too fast. When I see a trap I get so excited cause we got numbers.” #Suns pic.x.com/CMTLYoFDFt – 12:39 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer on the Suns’ turnover problem: “I’m sure there’s places where I gotta do a better job, where we gotta put ‘em in better spots, our spacing’s gotta be better. I’ve gotta be a part of the solution.” pic.x.com/jg8Cw3UU1i – 12:07 AM
Mike Budenholzer on the Suns’ turnover problem: “I’m sure there’s places where I gotta do a better job, where we gotta put ‘em in better spots, our spacing’s gotta be better. I’ve gotta be a part of the solution.” pic.x.com/jg8Cw3UU1i – 12:07 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer said Bol Bol banged knees in practice, which led to him being out for Saturday’s game. #Suns – 11:53 PM
Mike Budenholzer said Bol Bol banged knees in practice, which led to him being out for Saturday’s game. #Suns – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer said you should win the game when scoring 125 points. He was critical of the defense and thought the turnovers impacted the defense. #Suns pic.x.com/y4ksV6bEwp – 11:50 PM
Mike Budenholzer said you should win the game when scoring 125 points. He was critical of the defense and thought the turnovers impacted the defense. #Suns pic.x.com/y4ksV6bEwp – 11:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer said they’re monitoring Grayson Allen for a concussion.
“We’ll see how he is in the morning” – 11:45 PM
Mike Budenholzer said they’re monitoring Grayson Allen for a concussion.
“We’ll see how he is in the morning” – 11:45 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD dropped 43 POINTS against Detroit 🤫
Still not enough to beat the Pistons in the Valley. pic.x.com/VqyTdQesgR – 11:32 PM 
KD dropped 43 POINTS against Detroit 🤫
Still not enough to beat the Pistons in the Valley. pic.x.com/VqyTdQesgR – 11:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: DET 133, PHX 125
Durant: 43 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 14-26 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-20 FG
Jones: 19 Pts, 7-8 FG
Cunningham: 28 Pts, 13 Ast, 9-19 FG
Suns gave up 34 points off 19 TOs and have now lost 5 of their last 7 games – 11:31 PM
Final: DET 133, PHX 125
Durant: 43 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 14-26 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-20 FG
Jones: 19 Pts, 7-8 FG
Cunningham: 28 Pts, 13 Ast, 9-19 FG
Suns gave up 34 points off 19 TOs and have now lost 5 of their last 7 games – 11:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cunningham 3.
Durant turnover trying to find Dunn for corner 3.
Suns down 131-125 with 16.4 seconds left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
Cunningham 3.
Durant turnover trying to find Dunn for corner 3.
Suns down 131-125 with 16.4 seconds left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That’ll do it. Cade Cunningham hits a tough 3 off the dribble, then KD’s 8th turnover of the night puts it out of reach – 11:30 PM
That’ll do it. Cade Cunningham hits a tough 3 off the dribble, then KD’s 8th turnover of the night puts it out of reach – 11:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
MVP chants for Kevin Durant at the FT line as he hits 41 points on the night. Suns down 3 with 2 minutes to go – 11:20 PM
MVP chants for Kevin Durant at the FT line as he hits 41 points on the night. Suns down 3 with 2 minutes to go – 11:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn offensive foul.
Cunningham over Dunn.
Fans lost it when Nurkic passed up layup to kick it out to Dunn, who found Durant for a 3.
Fan can still be heard screaming at Nurkic, who scores off Durant feed. Suns down 8. #Suns – 10:55 PM
Dunn offensive foul.
Cunningham over Dunn.
Fans lost it when Nurkic passed up layup to kick it out to Dunn, who found Durant for a 3.
Fan can still be heard screaming at Nurkic, who scores off Durant feed. Suns down 8. #Suns – 10:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns open 4th with Nurkic, Durant, Dunn, Morris and O’Neale.
Thoughts? #Suns – 10:52 PM
Suns open 4th with Nurkic, Durant, Dunn, Morris and O’Neale.
Thoughts? #Suns – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3 to end quarter. Suns down 103-94.
Phoenix end quarter on 5-0 burst. #Suns #Pistons – 10:51 PM
Durant 3 to end quarter. Suns down 103-94.
Phoenix end quarter on 5-0 burst. #Suns #Pistons – 10:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: DET 103, PHX 94
Durant: 30 Pts, 10-17 FG
Beal: 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 10-15 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 7-7 FG
Ivey: 18 Pts, 7 Ast, 7 Reb, 7-14 FG
Suns have given up 29 points off 15 turnovers – 10:50 PM
End of 3Q: DET 103, PHX 94
Durant: 30 Pts, 10-17 FG
Beal: 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 10-15 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 7-7 FG
Ivey: 18 Pts, 7 Ast, 7 Reb, 7-14 FG
Suns have given up 29 points off 15 turnovers – 10:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Seven turnovers for Durant. Detroit up to 29 points off Phoenix’s 15 turnovers with 2:19 to go in the third quarter. – 10:42 PM
Seven turnovers for Durant. Detroit up to 29 points off Phoenix’s 15 turnovers with 2:19 to go in the third quarter. – 10:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3 airball in transition leads to Beasley 3.
Then Durant is called for offensive foul. Dunn in, Durant out with Pistons up 96-87 with 2:40 left in 3rd.
Big 2:40 here for Phoenix. #Suns – 10:41 PM
Durant 3 airball in transition leads to Beasley 3.
Then Durant is called for offensive foul. Dunn in, Durant out with Pistons up 96-87 with 2:40 left in 3rd.
Big 2:40 here for Phoenix. #Suns – 10:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Because Beal put pressure on the defense and Plumlee was in a lob position, Detroit’s defense collapsed just enough for Beal to kick it to Durant for corner 3.
Suns down 93-87 late in 3rd. #Suns – 10:40 PM
Because Beal put pressure on the defense and Plumlee was in a lob position, Detroit’s defense collapsed just enough for Beal to kick it to Durant for corner 3.
Suns down 93-87 late in 3rd. #Suns – 10:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal on the move off dribble handoff from Plumlee, scores. Has 24 along with Durant’s 24.
Timeout Pistons. Suns down five.
Have just two turnovers in the third quarter. #Suns #Pistons – 10:37 PM
Beal on the move off dribble handoff from Plumlee, scores. Has 24 along with Durant’s 24.
Timeout Pistons. Suns down five.
Have just two turnovers in the third quarter. #Suns #Pistons – 10:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cunningham stepback 3 over Durant.
Jones 3 answer. Suns down 88-79. #Suns – 10:32 PM
Cunningham stepback 3 over Durant.
Jones 3 answer. Suns down 88-79. #Suns – 10:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Budenholzer called a TO and pointed out what he saw as a Durant mistake defensively. He pointed it out as he made his way to the coaches huddle. Durant kept the conversation going and then Budenholzer briefly went into the bench huddle to continue it before exiting. – 10:28 PM
Budenholzer called a TO and pointed out what he saw as a Durant mistake defensively. He pointed it out as he made his way to the coaches huddle. Durant kept the conversation going and then Budenholzer briefly went into the bench huddle to continue it before exiting. – 10:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: DET 41, PHX 26
Durant: 11 Pts, 4-6 FG
Jones: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Beal: 2 Pts, 1-2 FG
Duren: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-5 FG
Pistons shot 17-for-27 overall and 6-for-10 from 3. They’re the NBA’s 23rd-ranked offense – 9:36 PM
End of 1Q: DET 41, PHX 26
Durant: 11 Pts, 4-6 FG
Jones: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Beal: 2 Pts, 1-2 FG
Duren: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-5 FG
Pistons shot 17-for-27 overall and 6-for-10 from 3. They’re the NBA’s 23rd-ranked offense – 9:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant doing his best to put the team on his back on the offensive end, but the Suns are still struggling to stop the Detroit Pistons on the other end – 9:35 PM
Kevin Durant doing his best to put the team on his back on the offensive end, but the Suns are still struggling to stop the Detroit Pistons on the other end – 9:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Three straight turnovers by the Suns.
First Allen, then next two by Durant.
Suns now down 15 as Pistons on a 19-4 run. Timeout Phoenix with 3:51 remaining.
Detroit 13 points of six Phoenix turnovers.
Wow. #Suns – 9:30 PM
Three straight turnovers by the Suns.
First Allen, then next two by Durant.
Suns now down 15 as Pistons on a 19-4 run. Timeout Phoenix with 3:51 remaining.
Detroit 13 points of six Phoenix turnovers.
Wow. #Suns – 9:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Pistons challenge successful. Durant receive offensive foul after Hardaway was 1st called for a block. #Suns – 9:26 PM
Pistons challenge successful. Durant receive offensive foul after Hardaway was 1st called for a block. #Suns – 9:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We didn’t hear from coach Mike Budenholzer today, so we won’t have an official update on Devin Booker (groin) until the injury report this evening – 3:55 PM
We didn’t hear from coach Mike Budenholzer today, so we won’t have an official update on Devin Booker (groin) until the injury report this evening – 3:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer addressing Devin Booker’s left groin tightness, turnovers (16 led to 29 Indiana points) and not playing rookie Ryan Dunn in the first half of Thursday’s 120-111 loss to the Pacers at Footprint Center. #Suns #Pacers pic.x.com/kRBIVZVvTG – 1:22 AM
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer addressing Devin Booker’s left groin tightness, turnovers (16 led to 29 Indiana points) and not playing rookie Ryan Dunn in the first half of Thursday’s 120-111 loss to the Pacers at Footprint Center. #Suns #Pacers pic.x.com/kRBIVZVvTG – 1:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer said Devin Booker didn’t remember what play, but thought groin flare up happened early 3rd quarter.
As for why Ryan Dunn didn’t play in 1st half, Budenholzer wants 9-man rotation.
Reached 10 1st half. Beal back, Morris’ solid play part of his thinking. #Suns – 11:47 PM
Mike Budenholzer said Devin Booker didn’t remember what play, but thought groin flare up happened early 3rd quarter.
As for why Ryan Dunn didn’t play in 1st half, Budenholzer wants 9-man rotation.
Reached 10 1st half. Beal back, Morris’ solid play part of his thinking. #Suns – 11:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mike Budenholzer said he doesn’t think Devin Booker’s groin tightness was from a specific moment in the first half. Tightened up some time in the third quarter. – 11:41 PM
Mike Budenholzer said he doesn’t think Devin Booker’s groin tightness was from a specific moment in the first half. Tightened up some time in the third quarter. – 11:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer called for tech after approaching referee.
Sure seeing Kevin Durant hit the deck with no foul call was a topic of conversation.
Suns down 54-47 with 4:04 left in 1st half. #Suns pic.x.com/4mPbHWNCvX – 10:02 PM
Mike Budenholzer called for tech after approaching referee.
Sure seeing Kevin Durant hit the deck with no foul call was a topic of conversation.
Suns down 54-47 with 4:04 left in 1st half. #Suns pic.x.com/4mPbHWNCvX – 10:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That’s special. Mat is doing some incredible things.”
“It’s great. More value for the fans.”
Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer praising Suns team owner Mat Ishbia for $2 menu.
“I might ask Mat how come it’s not $3 so we shoot more 3s, but in this case, 2s are good.” #Suns pic.x.com/qWvu8gmC7d – 11:27 AM 
“That’s special. Mat is doing some incredible things.”
“It’s great. More value for the fans.”
Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer praising Suns team owner Mat Ishbia for $2 menu.
“I might ask Mat how come it’s not $3 so we shoot more 3s, but in this case, 2s are good.” #Suns pic.x.com/qWvu8gmC7d – 11:27 AM
More on this storyline
“I love him. I was just chopping it up asking him when he plays again,” Durant told Andscape after a 134-126 win against the Jazz. “Wish I was able to see that. I got to know him two summers ago between his sophomore and junior year in high school. He came to work out with us. “I was impressed by his size and fluidity as a player, his ballhandling. He was shooting jump shots well. He got the body type to become a pro in this league for 20 years. It is good to be around him. He has a lot of energy, too.” “You can already tell the maturity level. You can tell the competitive nature through the conversation. You can just tell when someone is more advanced than their age. I picked that up and gathered that from him early,” Booker told Andscape. -via Andscape / December 20, 2024
Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant had just completed a pregame workout on Dec. 13 in preparation for his long-awaited return after an ankle injury. Certainly, there was some rehab and rest to be had before facing the Utah Jazz. But before heading to the visiting locker room, Durant made a point to sit and talk for several minutes to a big fan of his who also happens also be the No. 1 high school basketball player in America. AJ Dybantsa, a projected future NBA star, also spent time with Suns guard Devin Booker and rookie forward Ryan Dunn. -via Andscape / December 20, 2024
As for Durant, he was quick to embrace one of his biggest fans, who has been labeled as the next face of the league, especially after they met in the first round of the playoffs last season. In that series, Edwards averaged 31 points on 51.2 percent shooting, eight rebounds, and 6.3 assists a game as the Timberwolves swept the Suns. “He plays defense, he plays hard, he cares, he wants to win, he wants to be great,” Durant told FOX Sports. “Those are usually the guys who give you the most trouble. A lot of guys are complacent and happy with the way they are. He wants more for himself. That means you go into the gym more. You watch more film. You play basketball more.” -via FoxSports.com / December 19, 2024
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