Playing alongside playmakers such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey challenged Tre Mann to adapt his game and become more effective off the ball. As a natural scorer, it took some time to refine his game in other areas, but that experience has translated to development in his skill set. “I learned to be more dynamic without the ball,” Mann said. “Growing up, I always played with the ball in my hands, but in OKC, I had to play more off-ball because of guys like Shai, J-Dub, and Josh. “That helped me develop my all-around game, like making plays other than scoring, being ready to shoot on catch-and-shoots, and hunting those opportunities. Now, playing with guys like LaMelo and Brandon, I can still have an impact even without the ball.” -via SportsKeeda / November 3, 2024
