RECAP: Warriors 96, Kings 119 - Happy New Year!

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 31, 2006 1:03 PM PST in Recaps

"It could be a blessing in disguise, so we'll see." This is what Jason Richardson had to say last night after he BROKE his right hand, forcing him to miss up to 8 weeks. The blessing was in reference to his new-found ample time to heal the rest of his body by not forcing himself to play. I'm heartbroken like so many others and wish JRich (who is our heart and soul) a speedy recovery because without him, we are an average team! Do we have a doctor in here that can quickly heal his hand and knee?

Folks, we lost an ugly one last night against our neighbors the Kings, 96 to 119. This disappointing loss ends 2006 on a familiar note. But, I don't want to harp on the loss nor write about all the injuries we are dealing with right now. For 2007 I want to be more optimistic! So here is my 2007 countdown to the new year of everything we have to be thankful for at GSoM:

10) In 2007 we're hoping our friends at FSN Bay Area will put us on TV. You know we look good!
09) Shout out to the entire Warriors' Ticket Sales Rep team! You guys rock!
08) I'm thankful we have Nellie. Please get us there big guy!
07) Is it me or is the Warriors Jr. Jam Squad off the hook?

06) Imagine how good we'll be in 2007 when Baron, JRich, Ellis and the rest are all healthy!
05) To FSN Bay Area - thanks for the games, love, and Warrior energy!
04) To the Warrior Girls - 12 years with no playoffs, YET we still sell out every game? I think it's because of you!
03) With JRich out indefinitely we have a shot at fulfilling The Yi Movement ... or ...
02) In 2007 we will finally make the playoffs!
01) To all the loyal GSoM community members who take the time to read the site, post comments and create diaries, we owe everything to you! Thank you!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

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props to GSOM

you guys are awesome, and have been responsible for hours of entertainment. Here's to a great 2007 for the Warriors. Happy New Year!

by tadams1080 on Dec 31, 2006 1:10 PM PST reply actions

happy new year

and thanks to all the folks at GSoM for the best place to keep up with the W's especially for this fan stuck in the valley of the Suns (with no league pass)thanks to the posters that keep me updated as i switch between the box scores and the game thread.

by azw on Dec 31, 2006 4:05 PM PST reply actions

Happy New Year!

I have a feeling 2k7 is going to be great.

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 31, 2006 4:22 PM PST reply actions

The #1 Fans Club of the Warrior Girls !!

please visit the page and add the page if you are a fan of the Warrior Girls!!

http://www.myspace.com/warriorgirls4life

by Poopoojoe on Dec 31, 2006 5:51 PM PST reply actions

Happy New Year!

And damn, the Jam Jr. Squad looks a lot better than the Hornets "Stingers"....

To an NBA Championship!

by Zorgon on Dec 31, 2006 11:15 PM PST reply actions

happy freakin' new year!

i'm up, just finished last night's champagne and my front porch still smells like bottle rockets.
happy new years gsom and warriors nation. i'm shrugging off the kings beat down and looking forward to jrich getting to heal up his knee via the hand break without any pressure. it was going to be a roller coaster ride, we all knew it. honestly, without nellie we'd be nowhere near .500 so far. he's bringing the best out of our patched together, beaten up squad. i love all the warriors at this point but damn are we not intimidating. it's going to be fun and frustrating from here on out, just like it's been the last few months.

keep your heads up!

by redape on Jan 1, 2007 10:16 AM PST reply actions

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As of 2007 so far, we are still in 8th place! I'm forgeting 2006 already and looking forward to this year. I have a feeling this will be a great year for the Warriors and GSoM crew and you all!

by YaoButtaMing on Jan 1, 2007 10:45 AM PST reply actions

J Rich

"....because without him, we are an average team!"

I know this blog is about postive hometown vibes but come on

We are barely an average team with him

by Zig on Jan 1, 2007 1:33 PM PST reply actions

I disagree ...

If we have Baron, JRich, and Ellis on the floor at the same time, all healthy, I think we are better then average. If we consider an average NBA team to be ranked middle of the pack, then I think we are definitely better then most! Take a look at the most recent Power Rankings from ESPN. They put us as 12 overall even with all the injuries.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/powerranking?season=2007&week=9

The last time we were all healthy we beat the Mavs. I think we could be a huge threat in the playoffs when everyone gets back if we make it.

by YaoButtaMing on Jan 1, 2007 1:53 PM PST up reply actions

On that note....

Anyone notice that JRich's amazing last year shot (GSDubz webpin) got rated #6 play of the YEAR by NBATV! YEAUHHZ!!!!

by Zorgon on Jan 1, 2007 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

I agree

I got nuthin but luv for the Warriors, but they are at best when healthy a mediocre team (8th in the West when it's all said and done). Nellie has them playing better than the sum of their parts.

The bad news is that they're an awful road team.

The good news is that they've been a dominant home team.

This roster needs a major shakeup and trade, but most of you already know that.

2k7 is going to be blast!

by Atma Brother ONE on Jan 1, 2007 6:44 PM PST up reply actions