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 ...
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...
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...