teammate

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After New York forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, the 6-foot-2 Brunson—the shortest player on the court—scrambled for the rebound, launched himself through bodies and tapped it to a teammate, securing a crucial extra possession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Cleveland Heights is such a diverse and dynamic place. Every friend, neighbor, teacher and teammate — they all made me the man I am today.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“No spot is guaranteed or safe,” he said of the World Cup during an interview earlier this month alongside his German club teammate Joe Scally, who also made the U.S. roster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

"Absolutely cannot comprehend this news," former teammate Denny Hamlin wrote on social media.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“When he would get mad, oh, my God!” said Alex Nicishatse, Mandela’s teammate.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John