Warriors Not Getting Alot Of Play For Pre-Season Awards But........
by nocal81(Vincent) on Oct 23, 2009 1:19 PM PDT
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PrintI have noticed that the Warriors are not getting a lot of mention in regards to pre-season award picks and i guess that's not too surprising. Unlike two seasons ago they are not the "fashionable" pick. I here terms like " Alot of talent, but too much controversy" or "They are too young" But simply looking at individual awards i see the Warriors being players in some avenues. Let me look at it for a second
Rookie Of The Year
Stephen Curry Warriors
Johnny Flynn T'wolves
Most Improved
Anthony Morrow Warriors
Anthony Randolph Warriors
Greg Oden Blazers
Thaddeus Young Sixers
6th Man
Anthony Morrow Warriors (If he Isn't Starting)
Kelenna Azubuike Warriors (If Morrow starts)
Corey Maggette Warriors (always has to be considered)
Lamar Odem Lakers
Coach Of The Year
Stan Van Gundy Magic
Phil Jackson Lakers
Don Nelson Warriors
Greg Papavich Spurs
Mike Dunleavy Clippers
Just decided to put this out there. The Warriors do have a chance to at the very least be mentioned in the awards listed above. Some of you may question my addition of Don Nelson to coach of the year but if the Warriors do indeed make the playoffs wouldn't he have to be considered? Also keep in mind that 2008-2009 was the first time in 7 seasons that a Don Nelson coached team finished under .500
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The Warriors will have better chances of winning awards if they are to compete for individual awards. The most common exception seems to be ROY, which is determined largely on a combination of scoring average per game and draft position. It ignores most other factors such that if you put up 17 shots to make 20 points and were drafted near the top of the lottery, can’t play a lick of defense and are an anemic rebounder, you’ll win the award over more valuable contributors who score more efficiently and rebound who weren’t as hyped come draft time. Curry was drafted high enough such that if he’s among the top scorers among rookies, he could win the award.
6th Man and Improved awards will go to guys on playoff teams. If we’re not a playoff team, it’s probably indicative that no one on the team deserved either award as well.
(“Alot” is not a word. Really, it isn’t.)
Danny Granger
won MIP without being on a playoff team.
Coach of the year?!
Maybe if we’re a top 4 seed and reach the Western Conference finals, but anything less, I HIGHLY doubt that Don Nelson will win coach of the year. My money’s on Flip Saunders of the Wizards, he’ll win at least 35-45 games and be in the playoffs with the Arenas back, which is way better than their 19 win season last year…
WARRIORS BASKETBALL!!! Patiently waiting for a title...I may be waiting for a long time...
Hahah.
Coach of the year is a serious reach. Nellie ain’t getting anywhere near that with his hands off approach.
Coach of the Year
Can’t be that much of a stretch considering after this year, he will be the winningest coach in NBA history. If they play over .500, he should at least be in the conversation, just to acknowledge his NBA career. Yes, it would be ignoring all the fiasco that has been going on in Warrior land as of late, but speaking just about his win total achievement, he should be considered.
Confident Marco Belinelli supporter
Barely anyone out there is predicting the Warriors to make the Postseason.
So if Nellie happens to lead this team into becoming a legit playoff team, 6th seed or higher, then I can see him winning coach of the year.
First off, the team has to be healthy. This season also depends on how well the players develops.
Oh yeah and Channing Frye should be a candidate for MIP, too.
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by Precise Films Productions on Oct 23, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
with the drama surrounding the team this offseason and the low expectations, i don’t think the warriors would need to be a 6th seed or higher for nellie to be in the COY discussion. being in the playoff race would earn him a few votes; making the playoffs just might get him some hardware.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
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