Two-way guard Donte DiVincenzo performed on the Milwaukee Bucks alongside celebrity Giannis Antetokounmpo for 3 seasons earlier than agreeing to hitch the Warriors for the 2022-2023 season. DiVincenzo not too long ago spoke on his switch from an Jap Convention powerhouse to a Western Convention powerhouse.
“I performed with a extremely dominant, nice chief in Milwaukee in Giannis,” DiVincenzo stated when speaking concerning the management of the Greek Freak and Stephen Curry, per NBC Sports. “And coming right here, clearly listening to a bunch about Steph, he’s actually shocked me by way of how down-to-earth as an individual, down-to-earth as a pacesetter and as a basketball participant, how rattling good he’s.”
The 25-year-old is “blown away at how nice a pacesetter Curry is each on and off the courtroom and the way the four-time NBA champion has exceeded all his expectations.”
DiVincenzo is especially impressed by Curry’s means to hear.
“I believe that’s what makes him such an excellent chief and such an excellent participant as a result of, clearly, he is aware of different individuals see various things and he may blow you off at any time, however he doesn’t, and I believe that’s the most important factor as a pacesetter that’s necessary,” the Villanova product famous.
After straining his left hamstring and watching the Warriors’ 0-5 street journey from his sofa, DiVincenzo will probably return to play Friday towards the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“It was irritating not being with the fellows,” DiVincenzo stated, per East Bay Times. “I knew, selfishly, it was the very best factor for me getting again on the courtroom. However I’m all about everybody being collectively. That was irritating.”
The Warriors hope DiVincenzo’s veteran presence can increase the struggling bench. The guard averaged quarter-hour in his first three video games with the Dubs. Upon returning, he desires to “take the vitality to an entire different stage” and have a “plus/minus within the vitality and be actually excessive on that finish.”
On the hardwood, DiVincenzo will help loosen up the scoring load and, hopefully, give Jordan Poole a jumpstart.
“Not going to come back right here and attempt to be a hero on Friday. Simply coming in with that second unit and letting Jordan get again to his, letting his thoughts go free and letting him do his factor,” DiVincenzo stated of his function.
“For me, to maintain the offense shifting, facilitate every thing. So when it comes again to JP, he doesn’t have a lot strain to provoke every thing and attempt to be aggressive scoring the ball. Take somewhat little bit of that load off him.”
DiVincenzo and the Dubs tackle the Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow night time within the Bay Space.
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