Warriors might have the two taller 6'9 players ever. Looney and Trayce Jackson-Davis don NOT look 6'9.
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Steph can just keep them in the game while Wiggs and Dray shake the rust off, just for the bench to come in and extend the lead? League IN SHAMBLES.
Going up 2 at the half with how bad the Pels were playing felt like a huge L, but then the Warrios magic appeared in the 3rd, a tale as old as time.
When Steph is cooking like that, I'm in favour of surrounding him with just defenders. Get stops, Steph will figure it out on offense. You might not need Saric and instead play TJD. Hope Kerr trusts the rook.
I LOVE GP2. In a league full of 6'7 3 and d players, having him is amazing. Such a unique player. A point guard who can only somewhat shoot from the corner and can't dribble. But oh boy is he smart and plays amazing defense. His way of playing defense, extremely agressive and always disruptive is so fun to watch.
Wiggins has been hard to watch this season. Zero rebounding, missing easy layups, his jumper looks like shit. His free throws are a headache. He's in his own head and needs to get his shit together asap. Teams are having bad, smaller defenders on him and he can't do nothing. Our second best player can't be playing like this. *I wrote this at halftime, he looked great in the 2nd half.
I swear TJD have better hands that what he showed today. The game probably goes a bit too far for him, plus Steph can be very unpredictable and they've barely played together. Overall, I like him a lot.
Podz is such an amazing passer and connective piece offensively. If he figures out how to get his shot off he'll be a very very good role player. He hustles and fights for rebounds like a maniac too.
Saric needs to get better fast. Getting cooked by Zion is a given. Missing easy layups every game and clanking early possesion 3 pt shots to get in rhythm isn't. Not too worried about him, his passing and rebounding is already there.
I mean the Warriors were already a contender, they just won in 2022 with mostly the same core. But he's absolutely been great for them. Okc wasn't a contender lol, but his perfomance there was outstanding, certainly helped to change the narrative around him.
After last playoffs, Fox feels like the boogeyman. He's unstoppable going downhill and turns it up a notch every damn time in clutch time. Which makes me wonder, how do Kings fans feel about Curry?
Steph masterclass, Looney feasting, some sloppy basketball and a heart attack at the end . Warriors basketball is so back, this time with Cp3.
We played so dumb at the end. They were doubling Steph every time but for some reason we go away from him entirely instead of play 4v3. Balancing Steph on ball usage is going to be a bit of a challenge, especially when Draymond is back.
Ton of reasons to feel good about the team, but to me the young guys is probably the first:
-Moody has been outstanding in these first 2 games, keeping up with his good play in last playoffs. Very smart off ball defender, rebounder and doesn't get cooked on defense. And oh boy can he shoot.
- Kuminga will have some bonehead decisions every game and needs to be more assertive at times, but if he keep fighting for rebounds like this, we are in a good place and he'll be in on the floor.
-I'm in love with Trayce Jackson-Davis fit with us. The run in the 3rd was with him on the floor and I don't think it's a coincidence. Very good rebounder, screener and rim protector. Hardly ever makes a bad foul and you can tell players think it twice before going at him at the rim. He has some passing chops too. Kerr needs to fin a way to get him minutes.
Zion got his because he's unstoppable but the warriors and Draymond had an amazing gameplan(easier to apply it with BI and Trey out tho). Show a ton of bodies and forcing him right every time. You could tell Dray and Loon knew those spins he usually does after an In&out with his right, or right after catching it in the post.
First time I feel comfortable maybe ever with Steph on the bench. Idk if it's sustainable for the whole season, but some things are clear. Warrior bench us going to:
-Play at a slow, methodical pace, minimizing turnovers. Thats so smart. You'd rather lose those minutes 15-9 than 25-15. S/O Cp3.
-Attack the offensive glass.
-Play DEFENSE.