Monta Ellis, Face of the Franchise?
The term franchise player gets used fairly often but not always accurately in the National Basketball Association. Indeed, we have been conditioned to think that the best player on a given team is technical...
This Year’s Depression: Reasons
Utah won, which wasn't surprising. Honestly: Watching the Warriors is beginning to feel like futile observation. Every Fall brings possibilities. Every Winter swallows those chances. I keep tuning in becaus...
Curry: Moping his way to underrated
Last night, we saw the best of Stephen Curry (39 points, 14-20) amid another Warriors loss. Which is fitting: Curry is raising his game as the Warriors capsize into a sewer. Perhaps that’s why Steph's getting...
Fans Take On Golden State ‘Mini Me’ Back Court
The one knock against the Golden State Warriors tiny back court has been that they could be exploited by larger guards. In the early part of the season against sub .500 teams, high scoring has made this a non-...
ESS: Benching Curry for his Sins
Stephen Curry did not play well against the Phoenix Suns, and that’s likely why the Warriors lost. And Steph was bench-ridden for much for much of the fourth. From the post-presser:
ESS: “When you sat (C...
Curry over Ellis
As the Warriors end their improper fondling of relevance...
The Monta vs. Stephen debate is inexorable in a slump’s wake. And I can’t fight suck’s zeitgeist--it’s like watching your house flood as you wa...
Biedrins & Free Throws: What the Hell?
I’m seeking attributions for this losing streak other than “Monta and Steph can’t play together! Trade your less favorite in Mindland!” The main causes for the slide are Lee’s absence and a bench that only co...
ESS: Board to Death, Despite Ellis
The Warriors lost a close game to a bad team. They probably could have rebounded better with their feet. The early crowd probably could have made more noise with their stomachs. The crunch-time crowd was louder...