Ian Smith, Author at Warriors World

Warriors Will Invite Phil Pressey to Training Camp

August 16, 2016

The Warriors are adding some competition for that last roster spot to fill out a lineup that could be historically great. According to David Pick, the Warriors are going to invite point guard Phil Pressey to ...

Quarterfinals Matchup Evokes Painful Memories

Ian Smith

August 16, 2016

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It’s never wise to look ahead in a tournament when one false move can send you packing, but considering that Team USA is still the favorites to win the gold medal, it’s too tempting to peer down the scope to co...

Warriors Wrap Up: USA Will Play Argentina in Quarterfinals

Ian Smith

August 15, 2016

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Croatia beat Lithuania 90-81, which means that they won Group B, even though all 4 teams advancing out of that group were tied with 8 points. Turns out it's way more confusing of a process to break the tie t...

Team USA Still Unsure Who They’ll Play in Quarterfinals

Ian Smith

August 15, 2016

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There’s only one game remaining in the group stage of men’s basketball at the Rio Olympics, and Team USA still isn’t sure which team they’ll play in their first knockout game on Wednesday. Team USA went undef...

Russell Westbrook is the Favorite to Win NBA MVP Next Year

Ian Smith

August 15, 2016

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As perturbed as some of the basketball world is about the roster that the Warriors have constructed, most of that discontent is based on the unparalleled potential this team has to achieve greatness. However,...

Warriors Wrap Up: Team USA Wins Group A

Ian Smith

August 14, 2016

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With all the talk of raised anxiety regarding Team USA basketball in these Olympics, it'd be easy to come to the conclusion that they're severely underachieving. It's all relative, and although Team USA is s...

Team USA Beats Team France in Another Close Game

Ian Smith

August 14, 2016

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Make it three close games in a row for Team USA, but they’ve officially completed the group stage with a perfect record. No longer are these tight finishes anomalies, but appear to be a trend that may or may n...

Warriors Wrap Up: Team USA Reassess After Close Calls

Ian Smith

August 13, 2016

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Team USA looked absolutely invincible heading into these Olympics. During their run of exhibition matchups, they didn't just beat their opponents; they destroyed them. It was a case of confirmation bias, tho...

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