John Wall 1-on-1: On mentoring Kevin Porter Jr., Stephen Silas’ coaching and more
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John Wall 1-on-1: On mentoring Kevin Porter Jr., Stephen Silas’ coaching and more

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HOUSTON — A visibly frustrated Kevin Porter Jr. walked briskly through the bowels of Toyota Center, seemingly eager to get out of the building. GO DEEPER Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. on John Wall and his impact: 'He was a big brother to me' Do Houston’s struggles surprise you? You can shoot it whenever you want, you’re the point guard.” But early on for me, like the first quarter, I try to get everybody involved, let them get a rhythm early on. So when you see Porter struggling in a game and he’s angry… As a point guard, you can never let your emotions get the best of you. And they’re gonna feed off me so every time I touch the paint, I’m still getting people involved, still putting pace into the game.

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Kevin Porter Jr. brings balance as Rockets start finding their footing in NBA
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Kevin Porter Jr. brings balance as Rockets start finding their footing in NBA

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HOUSTON — A quarter past 11 p.m., the Philadelphia 76ers having departed the Toyota Center following a shocking 132-123 loss to the Houston Rockets in double overtime, Kevin Porter Jr. and Stephen Silas crossed paths in the tunnel. He’s had a lot of growth.” From the outset, the Rockets have said Porter’s development would take time. And that’s been helping …

Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. on John Wall and his impact: ‘He was a big brother to me’
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Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. on John Wall and his impact: ‘He was a big brother to me’

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John Wall’s leadership journey from Rockets to Clippers comes full circle

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When the LA Clippers lost on the front end of a back-to-back Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans, I asked John Wall if he planned on playing the next night against the Houston Rockets. Because that’s what he loves to do.” Wall is in a different spot with the Clippers, but his work started even before training camp. “We have …

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John Wall unplugged: Clippers vet talks Rockets exit, his passion to play and finding peace

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Houston Rockets squad goals, Part 1: Where can Kevin Porter Jr. and Jae’Sean Tate improve?
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Houston Rockets squad goals, Part 1: Where can Kevin Porter Jr. and Jae’Sean Tate improve?

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About 90 minutes before Houston’s 57th game of the season, The Athletic posed a question to Rockets head coach Stephen Silas about the young core on his hands and the goals from now until the end of the season — and even into the offseason. Martin, Jae’Sean Tate and Christian Wood make up Houston’s core — a quartet with very …

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