Alijah Martin emphasizes the importance of development during Summer League, stating his role will primarily focus on defense. He highlights his experience as a dogged defender in college and expresses excitement about facing top NBA players. Martin aims to adjust to the NBA's physicality and believes his defensive skills will translate. He studies footage of renowned defenders to prepare for the next level and is enthusiastic about proving himself against elite players like Donovan Mitchell and LeBron James.
"I think this part of the year is all development and trying to see all that you can bring. And then once we get to the season, then trying to figure out a role. But I know what my role is gonna be: Defend. Defend. Defend. Defend - you ain't gotta tell me that."
"The ability to switch is important. I felt like I did a really good job of defending every position (at college). I feel like in the NBA it could be the same, and with that extra physicality, too."
"I wanna try that. I wanna see if I can do the same [as Caruso on Jokic]."
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