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Future encounters of a Curry flavor

Curry is the answer.

 

Not only with food, but for the Dubs.

 

A nice, steaming spicy hot dish of Curry.

 

Chances are, if you follow college basketball even a little, you've probably already heard of Steph Curry from last year's tournament. He's a pretty known name. He's also the coming savior for our franchise.

 

I was reminded of him from the story of Davidson's latest win. Curry was held to 0 points, after going for 44, 30, and 39 the previous three games. More on this later.

 

Now, it's not sure if he's going to declare this year for the draft. He's 20 now and a junior. If you look at him, he isn't fully into his body yet, but from what the Internet says, his stock might not rise much higher than what he's at now. This will be perfect for the Warriors.

 

Realistically, I think the Ws will finish right at .500, give or take one or two games. This would put us anywhere from 13-19 in the draft. Currently, that's where Curry is projected. Unless he shoots way up, he'll be in our range.

 

I'm sorry, but the way I see it, the Warriors are a mess! I love the pieces we have on this team, but really, the way it's being managed is a tragedy in the making.

 

We have Mullin, getting us young talent and clearing cap space for us.

We have owernship, willing to spend money, but seemingly wanting superior authority over Mullin over financial decisions.

We have Nelly, who wants to implement the system here, but, as it's now blatantaly obvious, can only do so with veterans that already have defined roles. He's truly useless in developing young guys. Nelly is in it to win, and that's great. On a team with a superstar, he can do it. The Warriors have no current superstar.

The thing is a mess. But it can be fixed, and S.Curry is our answer. Let me get into detail, allow me some freedom.

 

Depending on where he's projected on going, we can either trade up or trade down in the draft to secure a lock on Curry. A deal with Marco, Marcus Williams, C.J Watson or Ronny Turiaf. This roster needs to be trimmed.

 

2010 is the year the NBA will take it's next major turn. The Lebrons and Wades and Boshs, you've heard the stories. Hey, if the Warriors can pull it off, who needs Curry, WE GET LEBRON! But for some gut feeling, I don't know if we have much of a chance there. We need to build our own thing here.

 

Now, I haven't really explained why I like Curry. He's got the raw talent, he's got the bloodlines of sports. The shot or the game isn't the most jaw-dropping, but it's fundamentally rock solid. Shooting percentages close to 50% from field goal and 3pt will translate solidly to the NBA. Most of all, if you see in those clips, he's got the killer instinct, the ability to take over the game, but understanding when to turn on the panic button and flip it to over-drive. The game today where he was held to 0, I realized too that he's fundamentally solid in his understanding of how to make the team win. Double-teamed the whole game, he simply passed it out to his 4 teammates to take on the remaining 3. It went from minute 0 to minute 48, and he took 3 shots. This is a guy that averaged 40 ppg his last 3. He's got the mindset.

 

Now, he's small, and he will never be enough for the shooting guard. Luckily, we have Monta. I sincerely hope that Monta learns wisely from his injury, and I hope this translates into maybe a slight notch less in speed, and a slight notch up in kill-mode. You watch the top players in basketball, you realize that their games settle into a groove, never too fast but just enough. I think Monta can become a player like this easily. If he can do this, I think he will become a solid 2 guard, even at 6'3".

 

Stick Curry at PG, another 6'3". A small back court, but I venture to say a potentially DEADLY combo. Honestly, Curry is a guy I trust can make the change from being a 2 guard to handling responsibilities as a point guard. I can't say the same about Monta. His game is more defined for lethal than structured.

Now, I wouldn't think this would be a wise idea, if we didn't have 3 darn long arm FREAKS on our team, talking of course about Biedrins, Wright, and Randolph. None of them can be considered as 7 footers, but they sure as hell have those wingspans to surpass that. I think this is the way to go. If the Warriors want to run and gun, THIS is how they need to do it.

 

Essentially, this is the lineup I'm envisioning by D-Season.

PG - Stephen Curry

SG - Monta Ellis

SF - Anthony Randolph

PF - Brandan Wright

C - Andris Biedrins

 

Pardon me, but this line-up makes me SALIVATE.

 

In 2 years, these are the ages of these guys in order: 22-25-21-23-24

 

Put two and two together. We're talking a possible dynasty in the making. I wouldn't be so outlandish in my expectations if these 5 haven't shown flashes of potential stardom. This is why we have them on the team, minus Curry of course.

 

Now, this is all depending on so much going right, and the current state of the Warriors makes me very bleak in my hopes that they can do something like this. When I think of this line-up, I'm thinking of how Don Nelson will run this offense. Ownership needs to get off their high horses and allow Mullin to do what he does best, giving him funding that they seem to clearly have. Mullin understands players, and he understands how a team should run. He could use some financial talking-to, but he can get the right kind of players.

If Nelson is allowed free reign with these guys, and if he actually decides to stick on, this team will run and shoot like no other. Get rid of S-Jax. Get rid of the little pieces. From our current roster, Crawford and Maggete would be solid 6th and 7th men off the bench, providing veteran leadership, size, and scoring. I really want to see R. Hendrix get a chance. I'm cool with Turiaf, but Hendrix could be a similar guy at a cheaper cost. Keep Azubuike or Morrow, both guys that have some serious game, but lack the serious tenacity to take over games.

 

 

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I started talking about Stephen Curry, but really, this is more about me dreaming about "What the Warriors would do if they actually weren't the Warriors." Disappointing loss yesterday to Washington, makes you realize how much of a shambles we are. One year of playoffs doesn't chase away the ghosts of 15 seasons past. I love my Warriors, and I long to see them do well. Allow me my rambling.

 

 

 

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!

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you really think the dubs are gonna make the playoffs?

if anything they get a 5-9 pick. brandon jennings!!!!!!

Member of the "Stop calling him Beans" movement

by StSaints408 on Nov 26, 2008 7:00 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I love stephen Curry but I need to see more to convince me his game will translate to the NBA.

by sam23 on Nov 26, 2008 7:58 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Davidson is using him as the facilitator on offense now.

It’s hard for him to bring up the ball and initiate the offense as well as be the finisher for the team. He does an ok job as a floor general, usually making the plays that are right in front of him. But you wont mistake him for Chris Paul either.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Nov 26, 2008 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

at the minimum

he should be able to put up what his father did which isn’t bad

his strong perimeter based game would be a nice compliment to Monta’s but unless either can show that they can defend bigger prototypical 2 guards, it might not translate to winning basketball

by misterjennings on Nov 26, 2008 8:19 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

oh, and before I read the post

I thought you were talking about Eddy Curry and I wanted to slap you.

Member of the "Stop calling him Beans" movement

by StSaints408 on Nov 26, 2008 8:44 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

+1

I thought the same thing when I clicked on this…. haha

"...OlympicMike is clearly the Barack Obama of GSoM"-Sleepy

by olympicmike on Nov 26, 2008 2:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Curry

His game is tight, I saw him play in last year’s tournament, but putting Curry and Monta in a backcourt together? We could run around everyone on Offense and get pummelled on defense by dudes like BD and Deron Williams. I like Stephen Curry but he doesn’t fit in with the Warriors unless we trade Monta (which I would hate to see, because he was by far my favorite player of the last two years)

by Pearlsofwisdom on Nov 26, 2008 8:54 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

ok

curry looks like he can ball, but if we want a point gaurd so monta can go back to the 2, we should get patty mills from st marys

by hoopscorer23 on Nov 26, 2008 10:21 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

+1

patty mills has crazy game.

i’m all for bay area college hoops. don’t see too many nba draft prospects from around here. with the exception of a couple of players from Cal last year.

by jurras1c5 on Nov 26, 2008 11:15 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YESSS!!!

THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED!!! ANOTHER GUARD!!! YESSSSS!!!

"No no Nene!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB5DxNl4EB0

by Dubs fan in Boston on Nov 26, 2008 11:30 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

If we're in a position to draft this guy when he's the best talent left on the board

We should find a taker and get back what we can. We don’t need him. Monta makes him obsolete, unless you’re using your lottery pick on a guy you see as a 6th/7th man…

"No no Nene!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB5DxNl4EB0

by Dubs fan in Boston on Nov 26, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well

something has to change, because we couldnt even beat a 1-10 team last night. we have a lot of gaurds right now but it doesnt matter if we cant win with them so lets get one that can

by hoopscorer23 on Nov 26, 2008 2:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can you say JJ Reddick?

How much playing does he have last couple seasons?

by warriorsvictim on Nov 26, 2008 2:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

nope but i can say jj redick

and curry is not even close to the same kind of player

"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball

by flipgatey3 on Nov 26, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Stephen Curry

seems like one of those really good college players that will never fully translate into the NBA. I would much rather prefer a bigman instead of ANOTHER guard. Plus a backcourt with Monta and Curry would get KILLED on the defensive end, both of them being only 6-3.

by gorillas on Nov 26, 2008 3:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don’t get where everyone seems to think he’s just going to be a great collegiate player and be sub-standard in the NBA. What I see from this guy is someone that really understands the game, and can adapt to whatever situation. He’ll fit right in in the NBA, that shouldn’t be a problem.

And as for the size, yeah, I know they’re going to be short. But if we have 3 guys backing them up with 7’5"+ wingspans, it’s not going to be that bad. They’ll both make up for it with speed and steals.

by DubsDominate on Nov 26, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

stephen curry or patty mills????

there both guards… but you guys are missing the point we have millions of guards we need a legit PF and a 2nd string center and were set monta and jamal can run the floor morrow and jack can shoot and magette and randolph just need to drive and were set we need a PF most of all!!!!

by Fi7ipin0ch3f on Nov 26, 2008 11:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

and another thing...

i really wish we traded al harrington for gerald wallace

by Fi7ipin0ch3f on Nov 27, 2008 12:21 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

why

would we have traded for gerald wallace? he’s a small forward…that would leave us with stephen jackson, corey maggette, and gerald wallace all playing the same position…

by gorillas on Nov 27, 2008 12:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The answer is the number 1 pick, and Blake Griffin. (And yes, I already know I’m dreaming, our chances of getting him are the same as Monta Ellis playing 40+ minutes in the next game)

by belilaugh on Nov 27, 2008 2:39 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well that lineup you have up wouldn't start together

for like 5 years. We have Jack and Corey for 5 years Crawford for 3. Are Starting lineup is set for awhile, unless Crawford opts out, or there is a trade.

by myk on Nov 27, 2008 1:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

UPDATE

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/lottery2009/mockdraft

ESPN thinks I’m a genius. I do too. This makes sense. IN so many ways.

by DubsDominate on Dec 18, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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