“ What didn't I learn from Tony, who knew the game so well? », asks Cory Joseph speaking of Tony Parker. Being drafted in the 29th position in 2011 by the Spurs, he took his first steps in the league surrounded by legends (Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Gregg Popovich).
“ I'm so grateful to have been drafted there, it got me to where I am today because I learned a lot during those four years. I was a child “, remembers the 33-year-oldwhich has grown a lot since then.
The NBA champion with the Texans in 2014 traveled quite a bit after his debut in San Antonio, passing through the Raptors, Pacers, Kings, Pistons and even the Warriors. Today at the Magic, since this summer, he is now a veteran. With 13 seasons under his belt, he is the most experienced player on the team ahead of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Gary Harris.
“ The league is getting younger and younger and they (his teammates) keep me young too. It continues to change and we have to continue to adapt. I also ask a lot of questions, I try to learn from them “, he confides.
And vice versa of course. Tristan da Silva, brought to play a more important role with injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, bears witness to this.
A “huge” impact without playing
“ He always takes care of everyone. It feels like he's been in the league forever. He has a huge amount of knowledge that he likes to pass on to younger people. He is a great leader for this team, even if he is not on the field often. He still has a huge impact on the team », Describes the rookie.
With 15 appearances for an average of 4 minutes, Cory Joseph plays a minor role in Jamahl Mosley's rotations. In front of him at the leader position, we have Jalen Suggs in great shape, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony. This does not prevent it from being operational if necessary.
“ He's a professional, a veteran who understands the rhythm, the speed of the game, how he should play and how to get guys involved. For us it's about settling in a little bit, that's what he's doing. The guys all support him in who he is, what he has done and what he brings to this group “, describes Jamahl Mosley.
This role seems to suit his player perfectly. “ I remember being young and being surrounded by great veterans, which allowed me to stay in the league as long as I was and continue to do what I do. I try to return the favor. If my name is called, I will give 110% – you don't have to worry about that », he finishes.
| Cory Joseph | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2011-12 | SAN | 29 | 9 | 31.4 | 20.0 | 64.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| 2012-13 | SAN | 28 | 14 | 46.4 | 28.6 | 85.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 4.5 |
| 2013-14 | SAN | 68 | 14 | 47.5 | 31.6 | 82.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.0 |
| 2014-15 | SAN | 79 | 18 | 50.4 | 36.4 | 73.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 6.8 |
| 2015-16 | TOR | 80 | 26 | 43.9 | 27.3 | 76.4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 8.5 |
| 2016-17 | TOR | 80 | 25 | 45.2 | 35.6 | 77.0 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 9.2 |
| 2017-18 | IND | 82 | 27 | 42.4 | 35.3 | 74.5 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 7.9 |
| 2018-19 | IND | 82 | 25 | 41.2 | 32.2 | 69.8 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 6.5 |
| 2019-20 | BAG | 72 | 24 | 41.5 | 35.2 | 85.7 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 6.4 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 63 | 23 | 46.9 | 34.1 | 81.8 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 8.2 |
| 2020-21 * | BAG | 44 | 22 | 44.4 | 33.0 | 76.6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 6.6 |
| 2020-21 * | DET | 19 | 26 | 50.6 | 36.8 | 87.8 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 12.0 |
| 2021-22 | DET | 65 | 25 | 44.5 | 41.4 | 88.5 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 8.0 |
| 2022-23 | DET | 62 | 20 | 42.7 | 38.9 | 79.2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | GOS | 26 | 11 | 35.9 | 31.0 | 57.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| 2024-25 | ENT | 15 | 4 | 33.3 | 35.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Total | 831 | 21 | 44.1 | 34.9 | 78.6 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 6.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
