
Kenzo Fukuda
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Yaxel Lendeborg about all the free agency chatter around the Warriors regarding LeBron James and Anthony Davis: “I'm excited to see how it plays out, you know. Hopefully I don't get the back end of that and get traded. Hopefully, I can stick around to see how that goes.”
Kenzo Fukuda537,607 views • 1 month ago

Asked Yaxel Lendeborg about playing against old Michigan teammate Morez Johnson Jr. now that they’re in the pros: “Tried to big boy him. It never worked in practice. I don't know why I tried it here… Pretty much ran to a brick wall, but it was super fun playing against him.”
Kenzo Fukuda224,786 views • 1 month ago

Yaxel Lendeborg gave himself a “C-to-C+” grade for his 21-10-6 performance to kickoff Las Vegas Summer League: “I missed like 10 FTs today, had a loose handle, a couple defensive coverages I messed up.” Did like his own “resilience” to push through and close the game with a W.
Kenzo Fukuda141,688 views • 1 month ago

We got Rick Celebrini today at the podium. He talked about how Macklin handled the gold medal loss: “He was inconsolable after the game. He was upset. He was upset at himself. He was upset at the results. But I think that is, like with a lot of athletes, it's fuel…
Kenzo Fukuda714,313 views • 5 months ago

“My childhood, definitely had a lot of Curry jerseys.” Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. on who he idolized growing up, his potential fit with the Warriors. “Just a trustworthy guard that can, play inside the system, get guys open, share the ball, get paint touches.“
Kenzo Fukuda157,043 views • 1 month ago

Gabby Williams on how the Valkyries bonded on the road the past two weeks: “I've never had such a long road trip, not feel so long. You know, not saying I was not fast, but it was nice. Like they feel like home to me. My teammates feel like home.“ Also talked GSV’s defense rn.
Kenzo Fukuda55,058 views • 23 days ago

Gabby Williams on why she said “Can’t lose on Pride Night” after the game and her big 4th QTR: “I take Pride Night personal. This game is probably like the one that everyone has circled on their calendar. And the Bay is just historically just been a pioneer for Pride movement.”
Kenzo Fukuda96,642 views • 1 month ago

Draymond Green had a long answer on Brandin Podziemski’s desire to lead the team once him and Steph Curry retire. “With him I say ‘Be careful.’ The more you tell people the more they use it against you... We believe that he’s going to be one of the guys that take the torch…”
Kenzo Fukuda562,929 views • 9 months ago

Al Horford talked about what it’ll be like to face his old Boston Celtics tomorrow tonight: “It’s a lot of excitement. My son Ian's been raving about, seeing a lot of the guys and seeing a lot of the coaches.” Emphasized he’s not surprised about their success this season.
Kenzo Fukuda321,244 views • 5 months ago

Jimmy Butler on what De’Anthony Melton is giving the Warriors right now: “A headache, that’s what he’s giving me. Because him in Buddy, they be in kahoots. They friends and stuff.” Butler talked about Melton’s aggressiveness on offense and his high-level defense.
Kenzo Fukuda340,448 views • 6 months ago

Gui Santos said his family called him after the game to let him know he’s one of four Brazilian players to score at least 30 points in an NBA game: “That was me, Leandro Barbosa, Varajão and Nene Hilario. So all of us had 30 points. It’s special, not gonna lie.”
Kenzo Fukuda172,109 views • 4 months ago

Steve Kerr on yelling at Will Richard after his turnover on the fastbreak: “I was upset with him, but I kind of regret losing my composure a little bit there.” Said he initially thought Richard was trying to get fancy with it. Also mentioned it was a bad pass from Podziemski.
Kenzo Fukuda176,571 views • 4 months ago

Natalie Nakase on the timing of waivingJulie Vanloo as she landed in San Francisco: “From my perspective, I thought it was respectful because whenever a situation like that happens, you bring them in and as a adult you say thanks face to face.” Shoutout Nathan Canilao for the Q
Kenzo Fukuda422,049 views • 1 year ago

Kevon Looney on his exit from Golden State and falling out of the rotation last season: “It was no hard feelings. 10 years, I had a lot of great memories. More great than bad. There was times when I probably didn’t deserve the opportunity… so it all balances out. It’s all love.
Kenzo Fukuda261,664 views • 8 months ago