We always get that one player that says that the next season is going to be “Their season/Year”. Most of the time it’s a player that is one season off being a star or superstar. But in this case it’s 2nd generation player Austin Rivers.
”I was constantly working the entire summer,” Rivers said. ”I gained 10 pounds and I’ve got stronger in my upper body. This is my year….
”I’ve strictly worked on mid-range and getting my body stronger this summer,” Rivers said earlier this week. ”I’ve got both of those things and I’m ready to prove and show people that this year.’’
(Quote via ProBasketballTalk)
Austin Rivers is part of a Pelicans side that has many half decent guards. Most notably a returning Jrue Holiday, veteran Eric Gordon, John Salmons, Jimmer and Russ Smith.
Minutes. Will. Be. Slim. Let the battle for minutes begin!
