didnt even watch the spurs game. i forgot about it then went to check the boxscore at the end of the 1st. decided to skip it and watch the other beatdown

…and I’m not saying that he’s got some magical potency we just can’t see, but Don Nelson has really screwed him over in a way that’s symptomatic of the worst elements of Nelson’s attitudes since coming back to Golden State. He’s currently shooting 42% from the field (not great) and 38% from three (fairly good). Those numbers may seem rather vanilla, but keep in mind that this guy has never really had a consistent rotation spot, has no idea when he’ll see any minutes, and has had Nelson talking him down for the better part of two years. I’m paraphrasing, here, but after training camp his rookie year, Nelson said something to the effect of “whatever assets he had he’s lost them.” That in addition to numerous statements about him being woefully outclassed, just weeks after proclaiming he was “a rookie in name only” because of his high level skills. That kind of schizophrenic behavior from the guy at the top has to wreck a guy’s confidence, and it clearly has with Belinelli. I don’t see stardom in his future, but there’s no reason he couldn’t be a useful role player on a good team. I hope he finds a spot.

It looks like Nelson has managed to create a poisonous environment for much of the bench by holding them to all kinds of standards (which seem to be somewhat personal at times), while letting Maggette and the rest of the vets get away with all kinds of terrible/unmotivated/selfish plays.
I don’t care about how smart Nelson may be when given a good lineup. If you cant hold the entire team to the same, clarified standards, then you will only divide the team up, and you’ll see players looking out only for their own playing-time and stats, without giving a damn about the team itself. As much as I like a lot of the players on this team, I am really hoping that Nelson once again goes small and loses tomorrow so that maybe some necessary changes can be made, but I’m afraid they will be short-term ones that simply create more problems.

Also, for the love of God, please stop going to games and supporting this franchise until they get their act straight. There is a difference between being a loyal fan and being naive. A loyal fan sticks through tough times, knowing that the team and its owners have a plan and want more than anything else, to win. It’s foolish and naive to stick around for a team whose owners care only about the profits. Many of the people on this site call others here band-wagoners when those others threaten to leave… This makes them feel good for how loyal and “true” they are to the losing Warriors (and it’s sad because it seems like that feeling is all there is for today’s Warrior fans). Ultimately, it’s fools like these, with their blind loyalty, that have allowed this franchise to get where it’s at.

I got into professional basketball during the Warrior’s late 07 run. I previously hated the idea of watching a bunch of millionaires get paid to score points and win games. I would watch only college games, because you saw the passion in the players. You’d see players cry sometimes after a close post-season-ending loss. They played with heart. Well, when I watched some of those Warrior’s games, I saw that same attitude in the players, and it made me change my attitude about pro-sports. They were the underdogs that willed themselves into the playoffs. They had swagger, and possibly played above their individual talents, because of the common goal of surprising the league. That attitude seems to have been snuffed out through much of this year. Last night, the team (mostly the vets) seemed more than content just going through the motions, and taking enough shots to earn their pay-checks. I really hope things change fast, but things are looking pretty bleak as of now. The only thing we can do in the process is let our actions show the owners that we really aren’t the most naive fans in the league, and to start demanding a better product before we put down any more money.

just bench Nellie! I’m done! We have gotten all were getting out of him. Dammit we need to explore all the options we have to work with. There is nothing to fear ( missing the playoffs ) if it turns out some young fellas don’t pan out. At least we will know what we need to replace as we try to grow. Plus it’s evident now more than ever ( celtics defensive ring ) how much defense matters. We have experienced the highest of high octane offense, but that style rarely conquers some tuff nose bad ass defense. Throws other teams out of wack mentally… you know like what happens to us every time we face solid D. It probably isn’t gonna happen ( Nelson replacement ), but I’m down. I love you Nellie, but go crack that brew hit the hammock and spark that stogie once and for all… please.