Isaiya Joe, the Oklahoma City Thunderstar, offers words of kindness to one of his teammates.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals and are about to win the organization’s first championship.
This is a new experience for the talented Oklahoma City Thunder roster despite their impressive season record with 68 wins.
Inexperience may be the only threat to OKC, but one player on their team will help balance former La Lakers title winner Alex Caruso.
Before the final, Isaiah Joe was asked about Alex Caruso and there were many kind words.
Isaiah Joe, who quized on why Alex Caruso is so special, explained that it was the mentality of the former Chicago Bulls star.
Joe told the media:
“Every time he goes to court, he tries to make a change, and he has a hell of work with it.
“I think he’s the leader. He leads with his voice, he leads with his example. That’s AC.”
Joe also reflected on Caruso’s leadership and how his previous title wins his know-how is a clear and obvious calming benefit for the team, and is heading towards the final.
“I think he’s just bringing that leadership role to the team, so he’s always willing to drop his knowledge.
“He’s in this position. He knows what to expect. He’s a veteran. He’s around. He knows what’s going on.”
Caruso was recently praised for his performance by Magic Johnson, and the OKC star admitted that he was surprised by the praise.
Isaiah Joe also had comments that provided on the success of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The franchise reached the final for the first time since 2012.
Joe explained:
“So, doing so makes it better after each game, I think that helped us along the way throughout the season.
“We just want to continue rising.”
OKC has been tipped to launch a successful dynasty with a title victory in 2025, and they head to the series as favorites.
However, comments from Joe show that the team is roaming everything and not hooked. They have to win the first of the year.