"I feel like I'm back to the baseline of where I was during the regular season when I coached every game" – Warriors coach Steve Kerr, on his return to the bench yesterday for Game 2 of the NBA Finals (OHIO.com, 6/4).
"I definitely have concerns about the deal and what they’re getting out of it. ... At this point it would be difficult for me to support the lack of commitment around community benefits that would directly impact Detroiters" – Detroit Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez, on the council's planned vote tomorrow regarding agreements needed to propel the Pistons' move downtown (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 6/5).
"I didn't get to that thought of: 'Oh, should I go? Should I not go to London with myself, my family?' Because it can happen anywhere" – Novak Djokovic, dismissing concerns about playing at Wimbledon despite recent attacks in London (AP, 6/4).
"(It’s) an odd thing for a superstar player because it forces the media into a scrum situation. Generally speaking, it’s uncomfortable for everyone involved, which is why they have the podiums set up" – NBA TV's Matt Winer, on Cavs F LeBron James speaking to the media at his locker instead of at the podium after Game 2 (“NBA Live at the Finals Postgame,” NBA TV, 6/4).
