Player predictions for the Warriors this year

by Zig on Oct 10, 2007 11:15 AM PDT

Just for fun, based on last night and some thoughts during the off season:

--Baron makes the All Star team this year (no doubt) and has a better field goal percentage

-This stuff about Harrington is just hype-he is what he is. He still isn't going to rebound or finish around the rim.

-JAX especially, is building a connection with AB on pick and rolls

-AB takes his game to another level on Offense

-Monta struggles with being a point and competes to find minutes with Belli at the 2. If Monta stays the same it really comes down to Belli's development as Nelson loves him. If he looks ready Monta might not play much

-Buke comes back to earth but will remain the starter all year (a 20-25 minute type starter) due to his low key, low turnover presence. Nellie likes his rebounding, size and defense on the first team (and potential scoring is a bonus).

-Austin Croshere will play more than anyone would have through and will basically be the first big off the bench. Nellie likes that he understands exactly what he is asking him to do and his ability to shoot the 3. He is also the only big on the team who can be a little nasty.

-Lasme and Kosta D league, POB on the team but never plays and Wright rarely plays but shows some flashes late in the year

Barnes, I hate to say, will regress this year and has a hard time finding minutes. Pietrus is the same player (dumb) and also gets fewer minutes

Agree? Any others?

This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!

Tweet Comment 3 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

i disagree about monta

i think that he is too talented to slump this year. with out Jrich, they envision him stepping up and scoring more points. Wheather he plays point or off gaurd, he will play well and will play a good amount of minutes. Bellinelli isn't as good as him. Kelenna could start and do very good, but is a different type of player. Also for some reason i see pietrus doing well. he probably is the most athletic swingman we have. I agree about matt barnes, i think he is over rated anyway. While Jackson is suspended, either Kaz, Bellinelli, Pietrus, and Barnes should get opportunities at SF and have the chance to step up.