Let Lacob Speak
It’s been awhile since I’ve written in this space. With each passing day, the Warriors have mattered less. They’re shrinking in the national consciousness as playoff teams grow. It’s a familiar pattern. The...
Who Biedrins Never Became
Andris Biedrins “came off the bench,” against the Wizards--which is a nice euphemism in this instance. The term emphasizes his arrival, makes it sound as though the arrival time was Biedrins's choice. And i...
GSW vs. Atlanta: Bottoms Up
The game was sobering enough make Warriors fans drink. I mean that quite literally, since a raucous crowd to my right could have shattered breathalalyzers by the second quarter. This contest was over before...
Where’s my Udoh Youtube?
I’m still waiting on the Ekpe Udoh Youtube highlight video. Yep, there are Baylor compilations of post moves, put-back dunks, the occasional block. That’s great, but it doesn't capture what makes him good. ...
GSW over OKC on ESPN: Many Initials
The Warriors won, with rebounding and perimeter defense. I actually wonder if the Thunder are a good matchup for the Dubs because they feature no great two-guard, and approach the glass as though they fear ...
Udoh: The ‘No-Stats Guy Who Does Not Suck’
Back when Udoh was drafted, my reaction was to recoil like a dying armadillo:
“Udoh can’t be great–let’s hope he’s good. Initial dismay has given to misery. This wouldn’t have happened with Greg Mo...
Damning Curry+Ellis
Tim Kawakami has a smart, nuanced piece on the intractability of an Ellis-Curry future. I’m solidly behind his overarching thesis, though I disagree with certain particulars (I favor trading Ellis, I think ...
Lacobapalooza: Interview
Lately, the Warriors owner has been open like Biblical interpretation (Is Job’s story really just a predictive metaphor about Warriors fans?). Over the course of our interview, I think Lacob spoke more word...