Jaden Ivey first missed his shot. He played the interception and fell to the ground before straightening up and using his speed to finally steal the leather at the other end of the field. “ I always say that I don’t care if a mistake is made. He used his speed to make it difficult in defense “, Appreciates Dwane Casey who reports the scene.
The Pistons coach had a good idea of what his rookie, drafted in the fifth position, could bring to the team. The Michigan team will start its Summer League on Thursday against the Blazers and the back will be present alongside other young local hopefuls, Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes or Saddiq Bey.
« Like any young player, he must learn to change pace and ask himself, when the access is blocked: ‘Am I going at 100 an hour or am I going and changing of speed ?’ Which is a good problem to have because it means his speed is exceptional. It’s the little things he has to learn, and he will “Judges the technician.
This speed will be useful to him in an area where he expects to have a direct impact in the league, in defense. ” That’s what I’m working on. In training, I feel like I’m very aggressive. That’s the Pistons mindset, the Bad Boys mindset of getting back on defense. I feel like I’ve really improved in this area. “Said the former Purdue, known for his devastating first step.
develop physically
His defensive investment could benefit his partner at the back, Cade Cunningham, who could thus keep more energy to attack. Jaden Ivey” is able to defend several positions thanks to its size and power. He is not a physically finished product, he will develop in the weight room. He has a bright future with us, like our players in their first and second year. We still have a long way to go “, delays his coach.
As well as relieving the young playmaker in defence, the newcomer is likely to feed off the team’s main creator in attack. ” I’m just trying to learn his game and most importantly how I can benefit from it. We are there for each other, always working, learning. It will take some practice to get used to it. I feel that collectively, we are trying to build something here. We just have to keep working as partners. »
Barely arrived, Jaden Ivey has the feeling of integrating well. ” I feel like we’re connected. I had this impression on a collective level, during the first two days. We talked to each other and we built this team chemistry. I believe that is the most important. I love that these guys are ready, it’s so nice to play with them. I can’t wait to play in the Summer League. »
