Can we really make the Playoffs this year?

I’ll say no

no other team is as dependent upon a single player as we are – except maybe Cleveland, and please, don’t jump all over that and misrepresent my argument (you know who you are)

we play with crawford will determine our playoff status

7th seed

I’d much rather have us miss the playoffs this year so we can have a longer rest over the summer because our best chance to make a run for a title would be in the next few years. (sounds alot like rebuilding, what us warrior fans are so used to)

we were pretty much at the same record at this point last season. and we pretty much had a full squad. here’s something you might be forgetting: the warriors will get better, and soon. crawford will improve our team. at the very least, he will decrease jax’s turnovers (thankfully). then there is a certain #8 who should be making his comeback within the next month. that will allow role players to do what they do best, and stop trying to force things.

i’m not saying we’re a bona fide playoff team, but YES, we can really make the playoffs this year. the only good news in missing the playoffs is that we keep our first round draft pick this year.

I saw we go balls to the wall and strive to make the playoffs, and once again, upset the 1st seed in a 7 game series. I dont know about the rest of you guys, but time is precious and i simply dont want to stand by and watch another losing season with no postseason action. Whether we contend for a title or not, the post season is exciting! I don’t want to spend yet another year putting hope into a crap draft pick, saying next year this, next year that.. the Warriors need a fire lit under their asses to win some f-ing games right f-ing now! TIME IS TOO VALUABLE TO WASTE CHEERING FOR NOTHING!

  Probably better things to do with it than worry about basketball?

Once Crawford is integrated in the System, Monta is back, and we make that last trade ( one of our guards for sure IMO), we will truly know where we stand as a team. But right now I see no consistency, and if our team was set as of today, no way in hell would we make the playoffs.

I really like watching this team. They have so many people that have a huge upside, with lots of room for improvement. They play hard most of the time. There is no way of knowing the answer to the question until we have seen Crawford playing with the other guys for 10+ games, and after Monte comes back and joins the mix.

Our Veterans are already proven, and playing close to their potential:
We only have 3 veterans! These guys gotta lead the way.
Jackson: Gotta love the heart, the emotion, if he can reduce turnovers, take a few less shots early, just a little refinement in his game, probably accept a slightly lesser role when both Crawford and Ellis are on the team.
Magette: Really solid player, keep him involved. Keep slashing and driving.
Crawford: We’ll see. Potentially he could be the replacement of Baron that has been our biggest need.

Our young veterans still have room for significant improvement: These 4 still can raise their game another level, and if they perform this year, next year they will be solid veterans.
Ellis: Still hasn’t played point guard very well, but if he’s healthy, we have one of the quickest guards in the league and our fast break will be the best in the league. I think he has to alternate between being a driver, distributer, and scorer. I think he’s good at playing passing lanes on defense.
Biedrins: I like his effort and improvement this year, I still wish he had a jump shot.
Azubuike: Still improving and refining his game. I think he’s getting better.
Turiaf: I like his hustle, but I’d like him to take advantage of his bulk and pound it inside, too many jump shots.

Our unproven youngsters have so much potential
Randolph—He has to play and learn this season…too good
Wright—solid, but needs a jump shot and 20 pounds
Morrow— We could see more Reggie Miller type days from him in the future. In an ideal scenario, Jackson puts more energy into seeing him achieve his potential.
Belinelli— Working hard enough at both ends so that I would like to see him get a chance to be a spark off the bench.

I don’t think these 3 will have an important part of the future warriors
CJ Watson—has the heart, but hasn’t quite arrived yet. Will disappear after the other 2 guards arrive.
Williams—doesn’t fit in.. should be cut, or get whatever we can scrounge for him
Kurz—one fluky preseason game ending, could be brought in occasionally with all the shooters when a 3 point shot is needed.

If we can stay anywhere close to .500 through midseason, then, if the guys gell with Crawford and Monte, I think we could see some really surprisingly good basketball in the 2nd half. I hope we’re done making trades. I like this team right now, at least I want to see what they can do for a season. The playoffs would be an unbelievable bonus.

but i still dont think so. maybe next year wen we actually have everyone for the whole season

if it weren’t for the billups trade. before that, denver looked like the sort of team destined for an implosion. he was a huge pick up for them. that team is loaded with scorers and needed someone to get them the ball, now they’ve got one. the lack of defense will probably keep them from getting far, but they’ll get into the playoffs.

adding crawford was big for us, but enough to push us into the playoffs? i am not so sure. with san antonio getting manu back already, it’s safe to say that they’ll get in. there was never much doubt about the lakers, rockets, hornets, and jazz. i already said i think denver is in. that’s six.

i’d say the blazers have the inside track on the 7 seed. they sort of fit there perfectly. a young, talented team that has shown that they can win games in the regular season, but are still too shaky to see getting a high seed. now there’s one spot left.

the suns are playing well, but are really counting on guys who are injury risks. the mavs have made a surge recently, but are no guarantee either. if we are going to get in, we’ll need to pass both of them, or hope that portland falls apart. it’s doable, but it’s anything but easy.