Asked Wednesday if any players had managed to distinguish themselves after just three training camp practices, Nate McMillan brought up newcomer Kyle O'Quinn.
O'Quinn, 27, played the previous six seasons for New York and averaged 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds last season. He's expected to fill the role Al Jefferson held last season as the third center behind Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis, although if those two wind up playing together more often O'Quinn's opportunities could increase.
McMillan called him "a solid veteran, a physical presence," and one who's "all about business."
McMillan later offered praise for Ike Anigbogu and Edmond Sumner, both second-round draft picks in 2017 who sat out most of last season while rehabbing injuries.