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Oct 6, 2026 · 1h 8m · take 11 of 26
- Amen Thompson can be more of a factor on defense with fewer ball-handling duties.
With fewer ball-handling duties now that VanVleet is back.
“be more of a factor on the defensive end”
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MacMahonHe had to play it more than they wanted last year.
MacMahonIdeally, he's coming off the ball and just launching, and he can get back to doing more of that, certainly.
WrightYeah, and then a man can sort of
Wrightbe more of a factor on the defensive end. He talked about it.
WrightHe said he didn't deserve to be on the all -defensive team. He was kind of mad that his brother made it, but he didn't.
WrightBut, you know, he there was so he has so much responsibility as one of the main ball handlers.
WrightAnd so that took away from his defense somewhat.
From the episode transcript around 00:35:24. Speaker names are recognized by voice.
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