Bennedict Mathurin scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the Clippers beat the Pacers 114-113 on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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See you and Isaiah looking up watching the video.
See you and Isaiah looking up watching the video.
What were your emotions like watching that back?
What were your emotions like watching that back?
Oh, man.
Oh, man.
Meant the world.
Meant the world.
Meant the world.
Meant the world.
you know, Indy’s like I said, it’s my first home.
you know, Indy’s like I said, it’s my first home.
I was able to get drafted into here, and just being loved by the fans, most of, my motivation, so.
I was able to get drafted into here, and just being loved by the fans, most of, my motivation, so.
Fans stood up and cheered.
Fans stood up and cheered.
I know you’ve talked about the fan appreciation for you before, but did Could you feel that or hear that?
I know you’ve talked about the fan appreciation for you before, but did Could you feel that or hear that?
For sure.
For sure.
For sure.
For sure.
I love the fans, you know what I’m saying?
I love the fans, you know what I’m saying?
I would say that they were the best, best fans in the world.
I would say that they were the best, best fans in the world.
Now, you know, we have, have a different group of fans.
Now, you know, we have, have a different group of fans.
it’s all love, man.
it’s all love, man.
Sitting next to Isaiah on the bench, you guys were on the end at the start of the game.
Sitting next to Isaiah on the bench, you guys were on the end at the start of the game.
What were you guys talking about in that moment?
What were you guys talking about in that moment?
pretty much just being appreciative, being, being in a position that we, that we are right now, and just, you know, take, taking, taking everything all in and kind of like just staying in the midst of the game.
pretty much just being appreciative, being, being in a position that we, that we are right now, and just, you know, take, taking, taking everything all in and kind of like just staying in the midst of the game.
A lot of your former teammates just said they appreciated that you spent like 12 practices with you tonight.
A lot of your former teammates just said they appreciated that you spent like 12 practices with you tonight.
Oh, yeah.
Oh, yeah.
These are my guys, man.
These are my guys, man.
Like, you know what I’m saying?
Like, you know what I’m saying?
I mean, I’ve been going to war every day for the past three years and a half with them.
I mean, I’ve been going to war every day for the past three years and a half with them.
You know what I’m saying?
You know what I’m saying?
So the good thing about it is, you know, even if, you know, I’m on a, not on the, on the same team anymore, you know, I got, I got to, to have brothers for life.
So the good thing about it is, you know, even if, you know, I’m on a, not on the, on the same team anymore, you know, I got, I got to, to have brothers for life.
You know what I’m saying?
You know what I’m saying?
Like these guys over there was just, just different.
Like these guys over there was just, just different.
So I’m glad, I’m glad I was able to compete tonight, have a lot of fun.
So I’m glad, I’m glad I was able to compete tonight, have a lot of fun.
Who was like particularly competing with Drew, who you guys were like nose to nose all night- Yeah.
Who was like particularly competing with Drew, who you guys were like nose to nose all night- Yeah.
And which, what was that like and- It was fun, man.
And which, what was that like and- It was fun, man.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
He talking a lot of crap, um- I thought I did pretty well.
He talking a lot of crap, um- I thought I did pretty well.
He’s bumping for half night, you know what I’m saying?
He’s bumping for half night, you know what I’m saying?
He called it off night.
He called it off night.
I don’t know.
I don’t know.
He, he couldn’t guard me.
He, he couldn’t guard me.
Before he got How many fouls he got?
Before he got How many fouls he got?
A lot.
A lot.
He could stop fouling me.
He could stop fouling me.
You know what I’m saying?
You know what I’m saying?
It’s the only way to stop me.
It’s the only way to stop me.
Yeah.
Yeah.
but that’s my guy, man.
but that’s my guy, man.
This guy’s, has a really, really bright future ahead of him.
This guy’s, has a really, really bright future ahead of him.
you know, I consider him my brother, man.
you know, I consider him my brother, man.
You know what I’m saying?
You know what I’m saying?
A lot of great things coming his way, and I’m, I’m super blessed to go to compete, to compete against him.
A lot of great things coming his way, and I’m, I’m super blessed to go to compete, to compete against him.
I was gonna say, did you get the, the impression that he was just not gonna let you shoot?
I was gonna say, did you get the, the impression that he was just not gonna let you shoot?
Like- Of course.
Like- Of course.
I mean, every time I check in the game, he checks in the game.
I mean, every time I check in the game, he checks in the game.
Yeah.
Yeah.
He is kind of like pre-calculated, but, nah, like I said, he’s one of the best defenders in the league.
He is kind of like pre-calculated, but, nah, like I said, he’s one of the best defenders in the league.
so it’s good to go against him.
so it’s good to go against him.
How have you Just, what’s it just been like for you to continue to evolve with this group?
How have you Just, what’s it just been like for you to continue to evolve with this group?
How do you feel like you’ve taken steps since the last time we saw you in terms of fitting in with these guys?
How do you feel like you’ve taken steps since the last time we saw you in terms of fitting in with these guys?
you know, pretty much just watching a lot of film, man.
you know, pretty much just watching a lot of film, man.
You know, and the guys, we, we communicate a little bit more.
You know, and the guys, we, we communicate a little bit more.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
you know, so it’s been- It’s been better, man.
you know, so it’s been- It’s been better, man.
I, I don’t know how many games I’ve played with the guys, but it’s been, it’s been a minute now for me to- Mm-hmm get adjusted and also pretty much just knowing the defensive schemes and, you know, making mistakes, but just, just going, going along with it.
I, I don’t know how many games I’ve played with the guys, but it’s been, it’s been a minute now for me to- Mm-hmm get adjusted and also pretty much just knowing the defensive schemes and, you know, making mistakes, but just, just going, going along with it.
Making mistakes but still being able to play.
Making mistakes but still being able to play.
More like love interaction, but TJ messing with you, one of your Arizona vets.
More like love interaction, but TJ messing with you, one of your Arizona vets.
You tried to get him a T. What was that like?
You tried to get him a T. What was that like?
Yeah.
Yeah.
I don’t know what’s wrong with this guy.
I don’t know what’s wrong with this guy.
Trying to fight.
Trying to fight.
He’s like my little brother.
He’s like my little brother.
You know what I’m saying?
You know what I’m saying?
But- 10 years older than you?
But- 10 years older than you?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Oh, he probably How old is he now?
Oh, he probably How old is he now?
Like forty- 45.
Like forty- 45.
I’m almost 45.
I’m almost 45.
You know, but, no, it’s good to go against some guys.
You know, but, no, it’s good to go against some guys.
Obviously, the last time we saw you guys was when Giannis got hurt, and Isaiah’s had to play a lot since then.
Obviously, the last time we saw you guys was when Giannis got hurt, and Isaiah’s had to play a lot since then.
Basically, what’s impressed you about how Isaiah’s stepped into that circumstance and been productive for you guys?
Basically, what’s impressed you about how Isaiah’s stepped into that circumstance and been productive for you guys?
What’s, what’s- Isaiah.
What’s, what’s- Isaiah.
Like, what’s impressed you about how he’s played since he’s been, had, had to play with Giannis out?
Like, what’s impressed you about how he’s played since he’s been, had, had to play with Giannis out?
He’s been good, man.
He’s been good, man.
You know, just putting his head down and giving everything he got.
You know, just putting his head down and giving everything he got.
You know, playing his, playing, playing hard and just being here for the team.
You know, playing his, playing, playing hard and just being here for the team.
So super happy to for, for Zay’s success, you know, and I, and I wish him the best.
So super happy to for, for Zay’s success, you know, and I, and I wish him the best.
Did you get to do anything here in Indy that you You know, for a good time?
Did you get to do anything here in Indy that you You know, for a good time?
no.
no.
Pretty much just hung out at the house, family and friends in town, and, you know, went and tried to do something before the game.
Pretty much just hung out at the house, family and friends in town, and, you know, went and tried to do something before the game.
Ben, what have you learned about Kawhi Leonard now that you’ve been teammates for a little bit?
Ben, what have you learned about Kawhi Leonard now that you’ve been teammates for a little bit?
I’m not Try not to curse, because it’s hard to describe who he is, but he’s different.
I’m not Try not to curse, because it’s hard to describe who he is, but he’s different.
Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
He’s different.
He’s different.
It’s hard to, be his teammate and not be a fan at the same time.
It’s hard to, be his teammate and not be a fan at the same time.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
Because he’s just, he’s just amazing, and, you know, just, you, you wanna, you wanna, you wanna live and learn and, and pretty much just follow his footsteps.
Because he’s just, he’s just amazing, and, you know, just, you, you wanna, you wanna, you wanna live and learn and, and pretty much just follow his footsteps.
What have you learned about his, like, mental fortitude and the way his mind works?
What have you learned about his, like, mental fortitude and the way his mind works?
I haven’t figured it out yet.
I haven’t figured it out yet.
Is it Are you inspired by it?
Is it Are you inspired by it?
Like, are you trying to learn about it?
Like, are you trying to learn about it?
Of course.
Of course.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah, yeah.
Okay.
Okay.
Thanks, man.
Thanks, man.