Sorry, everybody, I know I suck. Just sayin’ is all. And this isn’t some court testimony—opinions could change if Curry drops a 40-10-10.
But Tyreke Evans is an uncontainable, inexorable force. “Too Easy” hasn’t dropped off, and he’d go number one if the draft were held again. The kid is far from perfect, but he can sleepwalk to the rim. It’s hard to argue with 20-5-5, and I’m too tired to try. This depressing season has worn me out.
My Curry-love is well established in these parts. I even shudder when it borders on Patton Oswalt’s creepy fictional Quantrelle Bishop obsession. Steph is the primary reason to watch a Warriors game, as he unveils new spectacular moves every week. I’m damned thankful for the emergence of No. 30, and I’m far from alone. We’re finally getting the answer for what would happen if Reggie Miller and Steve Nash had a baby, and Warriors fans will even root for this guy when he leaves the team in three years (Also known as the “Warriors bar mitzvah,” it’s a departure that marks when our blossoming talents truly become men. If we’d drafted Bogut, it would have been a “Warriors walkabout”).
We don’t need Curry to win ROY, though. I’m satiated with his fantastic play, and would get sick of the PR trumpets if Steph got this relatively meaningless plaudit. If Curry won, Warriors HQ would act as though the season was some shimmering success. Actually, they’ll do that anyway, but why give them a tangible award to shake about? Just chuck the thing to Tyreke already, and let me resume my “Cohan, please leave,” séance.
There is a theme I want to rebuke, though. It’s the faux sophistication of saying, “Curry can’t play defense!” Assailing a player’s defense is the Salem witch trial tactic of NBA fan-hood. Few people actually watch defense, even fewer analyze the complex stats that would (more like, could) reveal who the best defensive players are. But man is it easy to screech that a rival player is “bad” at defense.
Today, Curry is likely not good at D. But he’s a rookie playing on a squad without a semblance of a team defense concept. Steph will probably never be Evans’ equal on that end, due to Tyreke’s physical stature. So yes, Evans is probably a superior defensive presence today and tomorrow. But let’s stop acting as though defensive prowess is some immutable quality that should determine a ROY award. Many have noted how Rashard Lewis, Mo Williams and Ray Allen magically turned into good defensive players once they joined good defensive teams. Defense is as much about understanding a team role as it is about a player’s individual talent (unless of course, that’s not true—again defense is murky and subjective).
So I like Evans for ROY—I just don’t want to hear any of that defense crap. At this point in their careers, it’s a pretentious, flawed way to judge a player (Hey, remember when Durant was bad for OKC due to his poor defense?). Those arguing that Tyreke’s D makes him undoubtedly better for the team are going to have to answer for his inferior +/- (Evans is a bonus on defense (-2.1), but the Kings offense sputters with him on the court (-9.1)). Tyreke deserves this individual award because he put up better individual stats. Let’s not get into fuzzy subjectivity about Curry suffering through ball hogs and D-Leaguers. Better simple numbers should net the ROY.
Raja Bell is the guest this week on WarriorsWorld TV and he updates us on his injury, where he sees the Warriors going and what he’s trying to do to help the team. Check it out!
WarriorsWorld TV welcomed Raja Bell to the show this past week as we shot over to 1011 Broadway to spend some time with him. In the interview, which will air next week, Raja gives us the low-down of what he thinks the Warriors need to shed the losing mentality, how he’s helping his younger teammates grow as individuals and we tap into Raja’s love for fashion. Stay tuned for that episode.
The Warriors signed Reggie Williams to a 2nd 10-day contract this past week after he played quite well on the road-trip. Williams is a left-handed scoring machine who can fill it up from long distance as well as slash to the hoop for easy buckets. He looks to be another good D-League find by the Warriors as Nellie is already talking about having him on the team next season.
Check the Stats
On Thursday, Brandon Roy scored 41 points on the Warriors – it’s the 5th 40-point game allowed to a single scorer by the Warriors this season. Surprisingly, despite allowing the most points in the league, the Warriors aren’t the worst in the league. Memphis has allowed 6, 40-point scoring performances, having it done twice to them by Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony. The Warriors are 0-5 this season when allowing a 40-point scorer this season.
Stephen Curry has shown gradual progression during his rookie campaign. Curry has seen his scoring average increase as each month of the season has gone by, though his March average currently sits below his scoring average the previous month.
Ha ha. Is this a trick question? Kobe Bryant still makes the Lakers go but they’re obviously both important to the team with Kobe being the perimeter presence and Gasol being the inside man. Pau is such a flower, though. I would like to see him toughen up and be physical on the inside… and I would like to see him jam the ball down someone’s throat. Gasol will never be a bruiser but he wasn’t scared of anything last year. This year, he’s reverted back to that ’soft’ form.
And if I call Pau Gasol a flower, he’s far from being the best player of the team.
Kobe continues to be nails in clutch situations, what do you think makes him so special in those particular situations?
Kobe has nerves of steel. He lives for those moments and wants to take responsibility for that shot. Win or lose, it’s on him and he will take the burden. The Lakers have been in this situation many times and we all know that the four other Lakers are looking for him to take that shot. #24 will take the pressure off his teammates. Basically, he’s fearless.
And while it’s thrilling to see all those game-winners, the Lakers really shouldn’t be in that situation many times in the first place.
Has Ron Artest met the expectations placed on him when he signed with the Lakers? If not, what has he not done to meet those expectations?
Defensively, yes. Now that his feet are feeling better, we are seeing that lockdown defense that he was known for when he won Defensive Player of the Year with the Pacers. Offensively, I’m sure the Lakers expected better but I personally didn’t think he would average double figures with that team since the Lakers are so top-heavy.
However, I would like him to assert himself more as a bodyguard. I can understand that Ron is trying his best to be a good citizen in L.A. and he’s done a tremendous job at doing that. But I want him to instill that attitude that no one is going to mess with these Lakers. As of right now, they still have that “soft” label… and they have Artest in the team. Imagine if Ron is NOT on the Lakers.
Biggest threat to the Lakers in the Western Conference? Which squad poses the most difficult match-up for them?
I think I will go with Denver simply because they already have the experience of going against the Lakers, especially in the postseason last year. They were probably a few plays away from taking the series against L.A. Denver can be a very physical team and can throw the Lakers out of their element. Lakers better learn how to stand up for themselves again before they get banged around by a team like the Nuggets.
Dallas is just as dangerous, match-up wise… but, like I said, I’ll go with the Nuggets simply because they are more battle-tested against the Lakers.
LeBron v Kobe in the Finals, does it play out any other way? Who comes out on top?
It’s not going to be easy to get to that LeBron Vs Kobe final. Do I think it will happen? Yeah… but I won’t be surprised if it doesn’t. I believe the Nuggets and the Mavericks have closed the gap against the Lakers while the Cavs still have to get past the Magic, who have been playing well as of late. And call me a fool but I refuse to count the Celtics out. If they’re all healthy by the postseason, I won’t be surprised if a “switch” gets turned on, per se. Boston has admitted to being bored in the regular season.
But if it’s LeBron Vs Kobe in the Finals? I thought the Cavs became slight favorites when they acquired Jamison. But I think the Lakers become dangerous if they reach the finals because they would’ve gone through wars with either Denver or Dallas (they have to go through one of them). I think this would be such a toss-up but I’d take the Lakers because Kobe has the killer instinct. Especially in close games.
Peter takes on the Clippers angle
The Mike Dunleavy era has ended, what will he be remembered for most?
Dunleavy will be remembered for a number of things: getting Donald Sterling to open his wallet to finally build a practice facility for the team and bringing in guys like Cuttino Mobley, Sam Cassell, and Marcus Camby. He will also be remembered for his predictable offense with his mentality of fooling the best teams in the league with it similar to the way an adult is able to fool a child with the “I can pull off my finger” trick.
But when it comes down to it, Dunleavy will be remembered most for his decision in the 2006 Western Conference Semifinals to place a red hot Daniel Ewing on an ice cold Raja Bell in order to take a commanding 2-3 deficit in the series.
What direction do the Clippers want to go in with their coaching search? Any validity to the Larry Brown talk?
Apparently, the Clippers are going into the off-season with the mindset that they’re going to make a very attractive offer to LeBron James; one that allows him to choose a GM and a coach. If that is the case, then Larry Brown would likely be the last person that would be on his list of coaches solely based on what happened at the 2004 Olympics.
But it’s the general consensus that Larry Brown contacted the Clippers as a fallback plan in the event that the Bobcats ownership was not transferred to Jordan. Add to the fact that he’s still got a few years left on that 4-year contract, I wouldn’t count on Larry Brown heading back to Clipperland.
Also, we all know how much Larry Brown loves playing rookies so I’d like him to stay far, far away from Blake Griffin.
What’s on the off-season agenda for the Clippers? What do they need to do in order to reverse the losing ways?
There’s only 5 guys on the roster that will definitely be back next year, those being, Griffin, Gordon, Davis, Kaman and Jordan. So the Clippers will have their hands full trying to sign a major free agent while attempting to fill the rest of the roster. It would be great to see Rasual Butler, Steve Blake, Craig Smith and Drew Gooden back next season but it’s difficult to say whether or not that is going to happen.
But one thing the Clippers have not had much of in the organization are people who have won a championship at some point in their career. Sam Cassell was a great leader with championship experience that helped lead the Clippers to their best season in franchise history. So it makes sense to integrate players and personnel into the franchise who have are not accustomed to losing and could help reverse the losing ways.
Who’s the most surprising Clipper this year? Most Disappointing?
The most surprising Clipper this year has been recent addition, Drew Gooden. He’s played extremely well in his short time with the Clippers averaging 13.9 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. When the trade happened, many expected Gooden to be bought out by the Clippers so he could join a contender but he’s been a great addition to the team.
Unfortunately for the second season in a row, Baron Davis has been the most disappointing despite his vow and commitment in the off-season. At times he’s looked like vintage Baron especially with his buzzer beater at home against Boston but as of late he appears to be disinterested, is continually missing layups and is apparently focused on other things.
Did Kaman really deserve to be an All-star over Monta Ellis?
It kinda kills me to say this but I’ve got to say no. My biggest problem with Kaman is that he’s anti-clutch in the 4th quarter. A good example came on November 13, 2009 when the Clippers went scoreless in the final 4:30 against the Raptors. The ball kept getting dumped into Kaman, double teams were sent on him and he continually threw the ball away or put up a terrible shot.
Kaman is also making history with his 66th 20 point game without scoring a 30 point game. There’s been a number of times this season where Kaman has had 20+ points heading into the 4th but he can never seem to get it going at the end of games.
Monta Ellis on the other hand was 6th in the league in scoring prior to the all-star break and is a player that would be a perfect fit in the All-Star game with his athleticism and quickness and is fun to watch. It’s mind boggling how a player who was averaging over 26 points per game going in to the break could be left off the team when offense is what the All-Star game is all about.
On top of that, the man is averaging 41.3 minutes per game so if there’s anyone worthy of the nickname “The Machine”, it’s got to be Monta.
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My first Warriors memory would’ve been a 1983 game against the Los Angeles Lakers. For whatever reason, I remember Mickey Johnson, who only had a few years with the Warriors, having a good game. For about 27 years of my 33 years in existence, I’ve been a Warriors fan.
Fav. Current Warrior? Why?
I really like Stephen Curry. I like the way he creates on the court. I think he’s a special talent who can make other players better and who can also shoot deep. I’m not sure about the comparison to Steve Nash, but I can definitely see why they make it. And Nash struggled in his first few years, whereas Curry has excelled in his rookie season.
Fav. All-time Warrior? Why?
Tim Hardaway is my favorite Warrior of all-time. He was the most electric player that they’ve had since I’ve been watching and he just looked like he was having so much fun. If I could choose a guy who is very close, it’d be Sleepy Floyd. He was the first player that I ever tried to mimic when I started playing ball.
Fav. Moment?
I think beating the Mavs as the 8th seed is the easy answer. But there were so many other moments that I just loved. I’m going with the Sleepy Floyd game in the playoffs because it wasn’t just about him going crazy and single-handedly winning a basketball game. It was him doing all of that against the Lakers, who were a top 10 all-time team.
Worst moment as a Warriors fan?
It wasn’t any game or any season. It was Chris Webber tucking his dress into his pantyhose and leaving the team in 1993-1994 because he didn’t like his coach. I know he’s a likable guy and he had a really good career, but that moment changed the landscape of the team so quickly. When that happened, I promised myself to never root for that guy ever again, and I haven’t.
What’s your feelings on the current Ownership/Management of the Warriors?
This is a lay-up. They’re terrible. The short answer is that you have the blind leading the blind. Someone needs to save us.
You’re named Warriors GM, How would you improve the team? What changes do you think need to be made?
This isn’t a lay-up. But I think I’d build around two players. I’d target Steph Curry and Anthony Randolph as the two players to build around. I actually like Monta and he’s showed before that he can play with a dominant point guard. But his current style isn’t as compatible with what I’d want. If they luck out in the draft and get someone like Evan Turner, that’d be three players to build around. I’d keep Morrow, Turiaf, Watson, and Azubuike and take best offers for picks, big men, and defenders for everyone else.
You can bring any current NBA player to the Warriors, who would it be?
How can it not be LeBron? He’s the most dominant player when it comes to getting to the rim and he passes the ball like a point guard. Kobe might be the best player in the league when it comes to winning basketball games, but LeBron is just steps behind him. But he’d be the guy and there isn’t anyone close.
Finish the sentence, When the warriors win the championship, I will…..?
…have a smile on my face that goes for miles and miles. And I’ll forgive Chris Cohan, Don Nelson, Joe Barry Carroll, Joe Smith, Mike Dunleavy, Gilbert Arenas, Zarko Cabarkapa (just kidding), Erick Dampier, Chris Washburn, Ralph Sampson, Rony Seikaly, Latrell Sprewell, and Chris Webber. Ok, maybe not Chris Webber.
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CJ Watson. You rarely think about him, and why would you? He’s likely going to another team. He’s not winning the Warriors any titles—let alone dragging them from the fetid swamp. You probably have a life, a kid to feed, a job, videos games, a Cohan voodoo doll to poke, whatever. God knows why you’d be thinking about CJ as he guts it out in this cruel joke of a season. You likely don’t even know what CJ stands for (Charles Jr.). Or that his middle name’s “Akeem,” or that he’s milks alpaca on his farm in the off-season (okay, not really).
Here’s what I think I know: CJ Watson is a solid, pesky, defensive player. He is completely undervalued, underrated, and under-appreciated. And—well this isn’t something I know—I guess he’ll be the next quality player to shame the Warriors with spotlighted future success.
The dude has quick hands. They’re really a cartoonish blur. His arms move so fast CJ looks like a casino dealer (the only difference is that one guy toils away while people waste their money in a depression pit, and the other guy works in a casino). Those hands are the reason the Warriors are 8 points better on defense with him on the court. They’re probably the reason he’s leading the clubhouse in plus/minus. I know, I know, plus/minus is an evil pagan practice, detested by all true lovers of the game (that’s me channeling Kawakami for fun. It’s been a long season).
CJ wanted his shot last year, when he openly tweeted about pining for Orlando. The Dubs just had to keep him because pissing off players is what management does. He’ll become yet another referendum on the rot from the top. A good management team elevates players, but the Warriors get little out of them and don’t seem to care.
Right now, the D-League is cringing every time the cell reads “510” (Did you hear the joke about the D-League team that called up a player from the Warriors?). I guess you could say the Warriors made CJ’s career by discovering him. But it won’t feel that way when he’s bucking threes for Orlando/Celtics/Lakers in next year’s playoffs.
Warriors end their road-trip tonight in New Orleans as they take on the Hornets. A win tonight would save them from going winless on the 5 game trip in which they’ve been competitive and in all the games with the exception of the debacle in Orlando.
Corey Maggette rejoined the team in Atlanta after flying in from Los Angeles where he was undergoing rehabilitation for his injured hamstring. Maggette tired of watching his team lose underhanded made the decision to join the team and gut it out even though he’s not completely healthy.
Warriors have a favorable schedule coming up as they play at home 7 out of the next 9 games. The home-stand gets started Thursday vs Portland which will be the back-end of a doubleheader on TNT. Always interesting as to what Charles Barkley will have to say when the Warriors are on TNT, usually the comments aren’t exactly sweet.
How has the Kevin Martin trade worked out thus far? How was Carl Landry looked in a Kings Uniform?
The Kevin Martin trade seems to be working out well for both sides of the deal. While Kevin Martin will surely play well in Houston (especially when Yao Ming returns), Carl Landry is exactly what the Kings needed offensively. The Kings offense has been predicated entirely on things being created on the perimeter this season. They have desperately needed an inside scoring presence and Carl Landry has been great in giving them that. Also, for a team like the Kings who has struggled from the free throw line this year, Carl Landry has been a steady charity stripe option at the end of games. He’s made 88% of his free throws since joining the team. Ironically, if they had a low post guy like Landry when Kevin Martin and Tyreke Evans were trying to figure things out together, the duo would have absolutely worked. The inside offense had been missing all year.
Lots of talk about Stephen Curry closing the gap on Tyreke Evans for the ROY award, any chance Evans doesn’t win it?
Stephen Curry has been fantastic the last two months. He’s becoming a player that few people knew he could be. His offense is deadly and reminds me a lot of when Jason Terry first came into the league and everybody thought he couldn’t be a point guard or get his shot off with his small stature. However, Tyreke Evans has been doing this all season long. He has twice the amount of productive, awe-inspiring months that Curry has enjoyed. That has to count for not just something but everything. Curry has been great. Evans has been historic. Curry has taken a team (that is now riddled with injuries) and they’ll probably win the same amount of games they won last year. Evans has taken a 17-win team and will probably carry them to at least a 10-game improvement this year. Factor in Evans’ superb defense and I just don’t see how he can lose the award.
Can Evans be an elite pg in the League? Does he do a good enough job of distributing the ball or does he dominate the ball too much?
Evans can be an elite point guard because his passing skills are highly underrated. He finds ways to get guys the ball that only really good point guards can do. He’s also been a victim of his teammates blowing a lot of easy assists for him this season. He should be up around seven assists per game for the season but his team can’t convert. However, with all of that in mind I don’t know that his future will be at the point guard position. Westphal seems to be of the mindset that you put your best five on the court, regardless of position. If the Kings can find a good point guard to match with Evans in the backcourt (which is much easier than finding a shooting guard these days) then he’ll slide over to the 2. He’s at his best when he IS dominating the ball. He can get to the basket against anyone not named Shane Battier.
Biggest surprise of the season for the Kings? Biggest disappointment?
Biggest surprise has definitely been Omri Casspi. When he was drafted, he seemed to be more of a novelty than anyone that could contribute within the next three or four years. Instead, he came in and earned a starting spot on a team chalked full of wing players. He’s hit the rookie wall recently but has a bright future as a contributor of this team. The biggest disappointment has definitely been the progression of the big men. Not until recently has Spencer Hawes started playing like an actual center. His rebounding has soared the last five games when it was highly disappointing before that. Jason Thompson has also been a disappointment for this team. After the first six weeks, you could see him making an All-Star team someday. Now, we’re not even sure he’s a starter in this league. He needs to find more concise and efficient ways to score the ball and be a post presence again.
How has Paul Westphal done in his 1st season with the Kings?
Westphal has had a couple of run-ins with young players but overall, his philosophy and coaching has been a welcome addition to the team. He makes young players earn their minutes and time rather than just giving it to them. Some people are frustrated with guys like Ime Udoka playing crunch-time minutes over Omri or Donté Greene. But Ime has earned over those guys and it’s a good message to the players that they must prove they belong on the court. Considering Eric Musselman, Reggie Theus and Kenny Natt were the previous three coaches, this city finally feels like we’ve got another Rick Adelman running the team. It’s a breath of fresh air.
Warriors-Kings..Who is the King of NorCal?
They’re both so bad right now that I don’t know either of them qualify for royalty in the area. I will say that with the front office problems the Warriors seem to have and the questions about your roster, the Kings easily have the brighter future. They already have a sure-fire franchise guy in Evans to build a team around. The Warriors still need to figure out the coaching, front office and ownership situations until you can start taking them seriously again. But with that said, they both have two dynamic young players who are looking to become stars in this game. I think the battle to see who the King of NorCal is over the next decade-plus is going to be quite the show.
I have been a warriors fan since I was at least 10 years old when the Run TMC team went down to the Lakers in the 2nd round of the playoffs. I fell in love with that team and from then on I was hooked on everyone from Tim Hardaway to Chris Gatling, Mario Elie, Mitch Richmond, Mully and even Tom Tolbert. I still remember the first game I ever went to was when the Warriors played the David Robinson led Spurs and freaking Vinnie Del Negro KILLED the Dubs that night. The guy could not miss and all I kept yelling was “Sprewell guard freaking Vinny D!” So I’ve been through the good times, the really long bad times, back to the ever so brief good times, and now finally back to the bad times.
Fav. Current Warrior? Why?
My current favorite Warrior has got to be Anthony Randolph. The kid just amazes me with the talent that he has and I just hope he can put it all together in order to become a top 10 player in the league. I remember watching his draft interview when they took him and thinking he’s got something to prove and they asked him about being so skinny and he said something like, “I’m may look skinny but I’m stronger than I look.” That made me crack up because the kid was just oozing with confidence and I think that is what I liked the most about him.
It really sucks that he hurt his ankle so bad this year because I felt that he was turning a corner in his development and I just figured he was going to have to get a lot of playing time on a 6 man roster with Nellie having no choice but to keep him in the rotation.
Fav. All-time Warrior? Why?
As for my all time favorite warrior, it has got to be Tim Hardaway. I loved the way the guy played because he always played a lot tougher and bigger than he was. I remember reading an article about Tim Hardaway where he was asked how he developed his 3 pt. shot and he said that he had to work harder at it than everyone because of how small he was and because he always practiced outside in the Chicago winds. I would always picture him trying to fight off the mean, swirling, and powerful winds of Chicago with every ounce of his being and then just jacking up a 3 as if his life depended on it. (Yes that was my imagination as a kid fawning over his favorite player & being upset that Union City, CA didn’t have more wind to make my shot better.)
Plus I can’t count how many hours I spent practicing the “Killer Crossover” and never quite getting it as smooth as his.
Fav. Moment?
For me, there are two favorite moments first and foremost the Dubs beating the Mavs in the playoffs. I just remember not being able to wait to get home from work and just waiting for the game to start and sitting on the edge of my seat the entire game going crazy with excitement at every twist and turn. I’m sure every fan knows what I’m talking about, it’s that point when your fandom makes you begin to feel like you are actually part of the team and that every little thing that you do somehow cosmically affects how the team plays and whether or not it wins or loses.
My second favorite moment is when PJ Carlesimo got choked out by Latrell Sprewell. I just never felt Carlesimo was the right coach for that team and Sprewell choking him was in some insane way an extension of me being able to choke the coach because of how bad the team was at that point.
Worst moment as a Warriors fan?
OHHHHHH, there are so many too choose from but for me I would have to say it was when Webber was traded to the Bullets for Tom Gugliotta. The way that whole situation went down; I felt that Nelson could have been the bigger person in the situation and should have helped in smoothing things out. That whole trade just really hurt me as a fan. Webber got us back into the playoffs, flushed one on Barkley and I thought the sky was the limit and then all of a sudden he is traded and we get TOM ‘FREAKING’ Gugliotta back in the trade. It was AWESOMENESS at its finest!!!
What’s your feelings on the current Ownership/Management of the Warriors?
My feelings on the Current Ownership are as follows:
A.) Ownership does not appreciate the rabid fan base that it has. They appreciate how they can get money from us but that is the extent of their appreciation.
B.) The lack of accountability that this management group has had is quite frankly, Amazing. The fact that someone like Robert Rowell can fail upwards in an organization has got to be on of the craziest things I’ve ever seen. He should write a book called, “How to Fail Up with a Smile” with a forward by Chris Cohan.
C.) The amount of excuses that one ownership/management group can produce for Sucktitude should be in the Guiness Book of World Records. Seriously, even FEMA is shocked at the amount of excuses that this organization produces. Overall, I’m just mad at how our fan-base is taken for granted every single year and just expected to be quite and take it.
You’re named Warriors GM, How would you improve the team? What changes do you think need to be made?
First move I make to improve the team is to clean house from top to bottom. I go out and hire some of the top statistical analysts and great basketball talent evaluators and have them put together a juggernaut team. I would bring back guys like Rick Barry, Mullin, and Hardaway as Special Basketball Assistants to talk about winning and what it takes to be a winner’s and the sacrifices that need to be made in order to be champions. I then set up a ticket structure that allows the hardcore fans the opportunity to sit on the floor or as close to the floor as possible. Those are the fans that I want because I know rain or shine, crappiness or greatness they will be there and those are the people I want to make happy. Plus season ticket prices will be based on how good we do and will never exceed 3-5% increases. I want to make sure people can afford to attend and bring their family and not have to spend an entire paycheck to attend a game. I want to just change the cultural philosophy of this organization to one of winning being the only goal and no expense will be spared to do that. Oh and people in the Club 200 seats will always have the same opportunities to get free shirts, pizza, and other items just like the people in the lower bowl.
In terms of a basketball philosophy, I will move away from Small Ball and make sure the coach that I hire still plays an up-tempo style but really emphasizes defense and rebounding. People seem to think that those two styles aren’t mutually exclusive and that if you have one that you can’t have the other but the fact is that you can do both with the right mindset and players. Finally I will poach away the Phoenix Suns training staff to make sure that our team is never hurt again.
You can bring any current NBA player to the Warriors, who would it be?
It would have to be Lebron James. Not only is the guy the best Basketball player in the world, but he wants to be great and looks like he will stop at nothing to do so. He is also a great team guy and is able to make everyone around him better and make them want to play up to his level. That kind of talent, fire, and dedication only comes around once every 10-15 years and when it comes, you have to do everything in your power to acquire it. Plus how sick would it be to see the best player on earth wearing a throwback “The City” jersey and making the bay area a place where every great player wants to come and play.
Finish the sentence, When the warriors win the championship, I will…..?
I am going to get in my car and drive down to Southern California and stop at the Staples center and then yell “The Lakers HELLA Suck!” and get back in my car and drive back to the bay and have a Warriors Championship party for 2 Weeks straight. Every day we would celebrate one Warrior on the Championship team and maybe even have that player come down for a Warriorsworld exclusive interview. That would be how I would celebrate a championship.
Do you Visit Warriorsworld.net?
Warriorsworld.net is my favorite site because unlike some other sites, the people who post here are some of the most hardcore, insightful, well-informed, and realistic fans about the Warriors that I have found. Optimism is always tempered with reality on this site and that is what I love so much about it. Plus you get all the exclusive content from WarriorsworldTV, which is always on point and awesome.
Me and one of my best friends are going to be starting a podcast soon that is going to be all about Bay Area sports and general craziness. If you’re interested in stuff like that or you’re just bored and want some background noise give it a try. I will try and keep everyone posted on when our 1st podcast goes up. Plus its free!!!
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Brian T. Smith of The Columbian: "During what has already been a surreal, unbelievable season, the sight nearly defied reality. The image: A recently ... […]
Here's a pretty amazing collection trick shots. And not that it matters who's recording themselves doing ridiculous things for little or no money, but... […]
One of the NBA's great stories is slipping from our grasp. I had high hopes that Chris Paul would return to the Hornets with the team just barely hang... […]
Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. […]
Paul Millsap had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists to help the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the even-more- depleted New Orleans Hornets 106-86 on Saturday night. […]
Even with Andrew Bogut ineffective and in foul trouble, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their signature road victory, beating the Denver Nuggets 102-97 on Saturday night. […]
Rudy Gay scored 25 points, O. J. Mayo added 21 and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Golden State Warriors to their 13th consecutive road loss with a 123-107 victory Saturday night. […]
Quentin Richardson scored all 18 of his points on 3-pointers, Michael Beasley added 16 points and the Miami Heat beat Charlotte 77-71 on Saturday night to pass the Bobcats for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. […]
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from a a sprained left wrist, and the Chicago Bulls snapped their losing streak at 10 games with a 98-84 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. […]
Chris Bosh scored 23 of his 36 points in the second half and the slumping Toronto Raptors kept the New Jersey Nets on the road to an NBA single-season record for losses with a 100-90 victory Saturday night. […]
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