[Steelers Depot] Ben on Pickett: “I think he’s beating himself up a little bit on the last interception. Kenny texted me like, ‘I’ve gotta throw that one away.’ And I’m like, listen. You’re talking to the guy that rarely ever threw a ball away. So just go play with confidence.”

https://twitter.com/steelersdepot/status/1577320398848348160?s=46&t=tquNJKzQwmZJ13sslXnjhA

[NBCS49ers] Deebo wasn't fazed by Jalen Ramsey's attempted tackle on the long touchdown. "I don't know what [Ramsey] was doing out there, I just went right by him. He was just backpedaling I was like 'what's going on?'"

https://twitter.com/NBCS49ers/status/1577150406685335552

LeBron James is asked about his relationship with Kareem and if he has any thoughts on him

https://ift.tt/q3IgX0W

Giannis talking about skill: “It takes more than skills to be great. That's what people don't understand. You can be the most skilled person on earth & still don't make the NBA. The NBA is not about skills."

https://ift.tt/Ox72Is4

Derrick Rose: "The reality is I'm 33, turning 34 tomorrow. That guy that I used to be…had an ego. I been killed that ego a long time ago. So I'm a totally different person, which I should be. I'm way more mature, & still trying to challenge myself to be more vocal"

https://ift.tt/qxrQs7J

[Pryor] It’s official: Kenny Pickett is the starting quarterback vs. Buffalo.

https://twitter.com/bepryor/status/1577324813575749634

The 2022 NBA GM p0ll has been released

NBA.com does the GM p0ll annually. This years was just released. Link

Most interesting (IMO) questions:

Which team will win the 2023 NBA Finals?

1. Milwaukee Bucks – 43%

2. Golden State Warriors – 25%

3. LA Clippers – 21%

4. Boston Celtics – 11%

Who will win the 2022-23 Kia MVP?

1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 48%

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 34%

3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 14%

4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 3%

If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 55%

2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 45%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 52%

T-2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 14%

T-2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 14%

T-4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%

T-4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?

1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 45%

2. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 24%

3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%

4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 10%

5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 3%

Which rookie will be the best player in five years?

1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 31%

2. Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City – 28%

T-3. Jaden Ivey, Detroit – 14%

T-3. Jabari Smith, Houston – 14%

1. Keegan Murray, Sacramento – 7%

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 48%

2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 24%

3. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 10%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?

1. Marcus Smart, Boston – 41%

2. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 31%

3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 10%

4. Mikal Bridges, Phoenix – 7%

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?

1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 52%

2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 22%

T-3. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%

T-3. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 7%

1. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 5%

Which player is the best passer?

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 72%

T-2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%

T-2. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 10%

Which team’s level of success this season is toughest to predict?

1. Brooklyn Nets – 32%

2. L.A. Lakers – 18%

3. Memphis Grizzlies – 14%

T-4. Chicago Bulls – 7%

T-4. Minnesota Timberwolves – 7%

T-4. New Orleans Pelicans – 7%

T-4. Philadelphia 76ers – 7%

Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 55%

2. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 17%

3. Damian Lillard, Portland – 14%

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