Summer League Practice: Marcus Smart the point guard, James Young injured, Colton Iverson confident
Summer League is just around the corner. The Celtics kick it off this Saturday at 11 AM. Set those alarm clocks!
We may not see James Young though. We will see Marcus Smart at point guard after all, though that could just be temporary for Summer League. Also, Colton Iverson says the roster spot is his for the taking. And also Phil Pressey says he's never been a loser in his life.
Lots of fun coming out of summer league practice today. The full quotes below!
JAMES YOUNG:
Celtics rookie James Young (neck) sat out first day of pre-summer league workouts. Team exercising caution after minor car accident b4 draft
— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) July 1, 2014
#Celtics summer league coach Jay Larranaga said he is unsure of James Young's avail in Orlando; will leave that to Ainge, Stevens.
— Scott Souza (@scott_souza) July 1, 2014
PHIL PRESSEY:
#Celtics Phil Pressey: Last year was great except we only won 25 games. I've never been loser in my life, want to get back to being winner.
— Scott Souza (@scott_souza) July 1, 2014
Phil Pressey on Orlando Summer League goals: "I'm just trying to win. When we win, everybody looks good."
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 1, 2014
Pressey on nonguaranteed status: "I feel great. I just have to keep proving myself."
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 1, 2014
Phil Pressey has absolutely dropped some weight. Not sure of how much, but he is much thinner.
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) July 1, 2014
Larranaga on Pressey/Olynyk: "I've seen the dedication to improve... They're putting a lot of time into it and becoming true professionals."
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 1, 2014
COLTON IVERSON:
Colton Iverson says that this year he's entering summer league with the mindset that a spot on the Celtics is "mine for the taking."
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 1, 2014
MARCUS SMART:
Marcus Smart said he's "trying to take better shots. I took a lot of tough shots in college."
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 1, 2014
Marcus Smart said he played point guard today during practice.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 1, 2014