{"id":10782,"date":"2025-07-15T04:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T04:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/10782\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T04:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T04:39:04","slug":"former-msu-star-jase-richardson-speaks-after-another-strong-outing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/10782\/","title":{"rendered":"Former MSU Star Jase Richardson Speaks After Another Strong Outing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Michigan State guard Jase Richardson once again showed out<\/a> for the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League on Sunday night, albeit in an 89-86 loss. to the Toronto Raptors. <\/p>\n

Richardson, who was selected with the 25th overall pick<\/a> in last month’s NBA Draft, scored 19 points while shooting 5-10 from the field on Sunday. He also added four assists and two rebounds.<\/p>\n

Through two Summer League games so far, Richardson has combined for 33 points. <\/p>\n

The former Spartan star spoke to the media<\/a> following Sunday’s loss. <\/p>\n

Below is a partial transcript:<\/p>\n

Q: “What did you see there down the stretch that gave Toronto the edge?<\/p>\n

Richardson: “I think their physicality. I think they came out, they were more physical than us, and they just kind of outworked us at the end. But overall, it was a super competitive game, super physical game, and that’s something we live for.”<\/p>\n

Q: What changed for you in the second half that allowed for you to get going offensively?<\/p>\n

Richardson: “Just getting downhill. Driving, finishing through contact. I think that was one of the biggest things in the first half. I was trying to shy away from it a little bit, so just going into the second half, staying aggressive, keeping my mindset and trying to get to the basket.”<\/p>\n

Q: How dangerous are you when you do get downhill like that?<\/p>\n

Richardson: “I think very dangerous. I think I can do a lot of things in that. I can score for myself, I can get my teammates involved, and I feel like just a lot of different ways I can get a bucket for the team.”<\/p>\n

Q: Do you notice anything different about the way you played in this game compared to the last one?<\/p>\n

Richardson: “Definitely; just my pace. Not trying to get rushed when guys like Jamal Shead, who’s a top defender in the league, and he’s pressuring you. So just taking my time, slowing down and just seeing what I’m seeing.”<\/p>\n

Q: Is pressuring ball-handlers off the floor something you feel you can really excel at in the NBA? <\/p>\n

Richardson: “Definitely. I think I can improve at it. But I think that’s one of the biggest things I kind of do as a smaller guard in the NBA. You got to stand out so much. So, just picking up, pressuring the ball, getting up 94 feet and guarding them.”<\/p>\n

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