RECAP: Preseason Game #1- Golden State Warriors 108, LA Clippers 101- Meaningless Fun W!
by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 4, 2009 10:16 PM PDT
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Clips guard Eric Gordon #10: "Man, Morrow is smoooooooooove!"
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GSoM Game Thread (860+ comments... for a preseason game? This place is Unstoppable Baby!)
GSoM make you wanna JUMP! JUMP!
Highlights
- Warriors held 2010 Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin scoreless. Like Public Enemy- SHUT 'EM DOWN!
- Anthony Morrow aka AMMO aka Chocolate Rain dropped 21 points in 25 minutes on 72.7% FG and 66.7% 3pt. Plus he managed to sprinkle in 3 dimes and 1 interception.
- Kelenna Azubuike with 19 points and 10 boards and 1 swat.
Low-lights
- Anthony Randolph went 3 for 13 from the field.
- Monta's BFF Stephen Curry shot 2 for 10.
- Nellie has good reason to believe Azubuike should be his starting center opening night.
- Stephen Jackson got a technical foul for arguing with a replacement ref in a meaningless preseason game.
Linkage
San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer Rusty Simmons provided some great quarter-by-quarter analysis of the game:
Stephen Curry(notes), the Warriors' first round pick, made his debut in the second quarter, recording six assists. He finished with nine and was 2-of-9 from the field."Anybody who plays with Curry is going to be the beneficiary of open looks," Warriors coach Don Nelson said. "He sees the court so well. He doesn't look like it but he has quick hands and quick feet. He's going to be a special player someday."
Exhibition #1: Ws v. Clips - Inside the Warriors - with Marcus Thompson
I’ve heard in the rumor mill, from a few objective insiders, that Stephen Curry has been giving Monta the business in practice. Specifically, Curry’s been pulling and nailing mid-range jumpers at will. Undoubtedly, Monta has been returning the favor. But no one expects Curry to be able to guard Ellis. But it’s pretty interesting, I think so at least, that Curry is having his way with the starting point guard.
I will tell you one thing, Nellie is bubbling inside about Curry, and Sunday was a bit of evidence as to why.
One thing noticeable about Curry is that he sees the floor and he’s good at finding the open man. Add to that the threat of his stroke, and you’ve got a match-up problem. Him on the floor with Anthony Morrow gives defenses fits because they both get their shots off quickly, and Morrow forces the defense to spread out. CURRY: “I know where guys want the ball, which is something a point guard needs to know. Especially in our system, there’s a lot of movement, so knowing who to get the ball to in what position is something that will make us better.”
"There are great people in this organization and some of the most amazing fans in sports history," said Davis, who led the Warriors' upset of top-seeded Dallas in 2007. "There are a lot of people who love me for what I did for the Warriors. I'll always have love for this place. "Always."
More importantly as our colleague Matt Steinmetz uncovered The Beard is back!
Baron Davis Davis Says There's 'Something Brewing' in Clipperland -- NBA FanHouse
"I want to put the work in and I want to show people again," Davis said Sunday night before the Clippers-Warriors exhibition opener. "I don't want to talk about it, really. There's nothing for me to say. I grew my beard back. That's all you need to know." So, what does the beard mean? "You know what it means," Davis responded.
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Rookie Curry impresses in a hurry at point - San Jose Mercury News
But unfortunately for the Warriors, Curry can't play power forward. Wright's injury leaves the team with a noticeable hole at power forward. Wright was arguably the Warriors' best inside scorer, so a primarily jump-shooting team is even more in need of high-percentage offense.
Golden State could pursue a trade. But a team source said the Warriors would only give up their expiring contracts or take on a non-expiring contract if it was for a player they really wanted.
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Explain this
They film the entire game and yet don’t broadcast it.
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 10:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The broadband pass doesn't have any games on it and you can't even pay for it yet
Did the tv pass have it?
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh never mind
when I looked at nba.com for our game, there was a link to “watch it”, so I thought it was nba league pass
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice poll
I wanted to vote for all of them, but eventually had to choose AMMO! over Chocolate Rain
Ammo
The Manhattan Project
The Mississippi Bullet
KiD CuRRy
Stack Jack
Beans
Biceps Buike
TMNT
by youngdubs on Oct 4, 2009 10:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
eventually had to choose AMMO! over Chocolate Rain
It’s just More-O
Did anyone actually see this game? Were we decent or were the Clips bad?
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Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
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At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 4, 2009 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony went to the game, he needs to make a recap of what he saw!
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
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by LostHawkGSW on Oct 4, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony went to the game, he needs to make a recap of what he saw!
Haha, If we can interpret the cartoon drawings?
Standing on the moon
Where talk is cheap and vision true
Standing on the moon
But I would rather be with you
Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 4, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny...
I’m currently taking a lit/writing class that uses this as a textbook:
by WYK on Oct 4, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you by any chance taking the class from Matt Sibley?
by jae on Oct 5, 2009 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. I’m currently attending UCSC, and there’s no “Professor Sibley” that I know of here.
by WYK on Oct 6, 2009 1:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understanding comics?
does that work for RDizzle?
Standing on the moon
Where talk is cheap and vision true
Standing on the moon
But I would rather be with you
Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 6, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL... gotta keep it short...
…I’m designing this years NBA 2k10 covers for the PS3 and XBOX 360 warriors edition that drops this week…
few things about 2nites game…
-A lotta cute ladies rockin the Eliis Jerseys…
-Random “WE WANT BLAKE” chants…
-Bottled water went up to $5
-New paper towel dispensers in the Restrooms
-YES… Randolphs dunks were nasty
Baron ain’t the same no more… ;(
Beyond Golden State of Design... and than some!
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by Tony.psd on Oct 4, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't wait for it!!
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Oct 4, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was there...
Copped some $10 seats that were way up top… sat in the 1st row upper level,center court LOL. I thought we were decent… a great time out!
Beyond Golden State of Design... and than some!
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by Tony.psd on Oct 4, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was there -
I sat about 10 rows behind the Clips bench, and was fairly impressed with what I saw. The W’s didn’t shoot particularly well, outside of AMMO!, but definately were in control most of the game. Curry is a revelation – he is way better than I thought he would be – and also significantly smaller. I think his ‘official’ height and weight are falsified. He’s smaller than Monta, by more than a little. He’s also got great hands, and was not overmatched on D. Monta would do well to play with him, because it would set him up slashing to the hoop. Randolph didn’t shoot well, but had a few huge blocks – more than the box score indicates – and played well on the glass. Was not impressed with Mikki Moores defense, which allowed Jordan dunk after dunk, but his offense was decent. He is servicable. KAZ was impressive, and you need to go look at nba.com for Morrows up and under reverse lay-up. Shades of Dr. J.
by savagebenx2 on Oct 5, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's pretty difficult to analyze what kind of team we have
without being able to see the game, relying solely on Tim Roye and Jim Barnett’s radio commentary. But here goes…
Randolph may have been pushing it too much on Game 1 as far as shooting goes. But he did have some monster blocks, including one on Baron Davis.
Curry was probably nervous playing in front of the home crowd for the first time, so that must have affected his shooting. But he did seem to have his hands everywhere, deflecting and stealing the ball several times. In fact, he ended up with 5 steals, the most in the game. Nevertheless, including summer league games, he hasn’t shown that he can hit shots during a game yet.
Morrow missed his first two shots, and then… nuff said.
It’s hard to judge Monta’s abilities as a point guard without watching, but it didn’t sound like much so far. On the other hand, we don’t know if Monta was moving the ball around and the shooters simply missed.
Finally, Jack with a T… in the first game… of the preseason… in the first qtr. Um, yeah. Even Jim joked about it at the time, saying “Wow, it didn’t take long, did it?”
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 10:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Morrow had bad shooting performances last season
So I won’t write off curry. But he can pass great it seems
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'm not writing off Curry
I’m just waiting for Curry to shoot well in an NBA game so we can officially say that he can shoot.
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack with a T… in the first game… of the preseason…
That’s a good sign, it means his heart is still in it. I was wondering if he was gonna slack off this year but sounds like maybe not?
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Standing on the moon
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Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 4, 2009 10:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Went to the game, my short analysis...
Ellis had less assists than the other 4 starters. While curry had 9 assists and 5 steals. Very telling…
Maggette needs to stop taking those damn jumpers. They were bricks everytime, but everytime he drove the ball he made 2 or at least got the call.
Morrow is much more versatile offensively than he was last season.
Azubuike was interviewed pregame about the emphasis on rebounding for the team for this season. Ended up with 10 rebounds.
Mikke Moore seemed to be perfect from the field when he took those 8-12 foot jumpers. Saw three or four of them swish in.
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by JustSomeName on Oct 4, 2009 10:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maggs did get like 6 rebounds, which is nice
Both he and Buike did seem to shoot too much. But at least he drives every so often unlike crawford.
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggs cant stop shooting
The D will sag off and his drives will be less effective. He needs to shoot himself into shape now – that’s what preseason is for
by warriorsvictim on Oct 5, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throughout his NBA career, he’s had pretty consistent success with his drives. Why do you think that defenses will “sag off” now to change this?
by jae on Oct 5, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Warriors held 2010 Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin scoreless. Like Public Enemy- SHUT ’EM DOWN!
Was this sarcasm? Because Blake didn’t even play.
by venom322 on Oct 4, 2009 10:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We Got Jokes.
Golden State of Mind :: Always keeping it... "Unstoppable Baby!"
by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 4, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
As is the entire Clipper roster….. :p
by venom322 on Oct 4, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis had less assists than the other 4 starters. While curry had 9 assists and 5 steals. Very telling…
I wouldn’t worry too much about Montay, he’s been around long enough now to know a preseason game is not the time to get hot.
Does Moore look like he can replace some of the Wright minutes at the 4 spot?
Standing on the moon
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Standing on the moon
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Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 4, 2009 10:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Question is will Moore play 4 or 5
Turiaf could play the 4 as well. Moore has more range than Beans, so I could see Nellie using him to open up the lanes.
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Moore plays more than 5-8 minutes a game, we're in trouble...
He made a bunch of shots last night, but even he was surprised about it. We got him to pull “filler” minutes. If we actually have to play him significant minutes, it does not bode well.
by b.radley on Oct 5, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curry was the revelation tonight. What kind of rookie gets 9 assists and 5 steals in 24 minutes of his first NBA game? Even if it is preseason. What kind of basketball IQ does this kid have?
We’re going to love watching Curry this year.
I think Nellie is on to something with KA starting, Curry and Morrow off the bench. MORROW MUST PLAY WITH CURRY AT ALL TIMES.
And at the end of the year Morrow must buy Curry an Escalade. This kid is going to MAKE Anthony Morrow.
Don Nelson stole the draft. AGAIN.
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by feltb0t on Oct 4, 2009 11:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOA
Another writer who digs Nellieball and Nellie. You need to post here more often!
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by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 4, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's plenty of haters
but there’s also plenty of us who are Nellie supporters… I think.
by Number22Drew on Oct 5, 2009 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there’s also plenty of us who are Nellie supporters… I think.
probably lots of young guys who haven’t grown tired of his act yet? I had enough of him back in the CWebb days.
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Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
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At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 5, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i sure do hate the coach who has lead us to more victories than any other warriors coach over the past two decades
by Number22Drew on Oct 6, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the coach who has lead us to more victories than any other warriors coach over the past two decades
Haha, which doesn’t take much? I looked up nelson’s winning percentage a while back and it was something like 11th or 13 th among active coaches so he’s not the worst but certainly not the best. If he was a player I guess he’d be an Odom or a Boozer? actually he already is a boozer so that works :>)
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Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
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At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 6, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a point here. I have a feeling Curry+Morrow are greater than the sum of their parts. Offensively, Curry+Morrow>Ellis+Azubuike, I suspect. If Curry continues to get steals like he did in this game, maybe he should start over Ellis and just feed Azubuike and Morrow for 3’s.
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by Naticus2 on Oct 4, 2009 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anytime someone takes the ball down rather than jackson
is an improvement. I wonder if curry was pg if sjax would become a better shooter as he would force it less
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he should start over Ellis and just feed Azubuike and Morrow for 3’s.
No, then when they don’t fall we’ll just lose by more. We need to develop a strong inside game to take the pressure off the shooting percentages. The long term odds are better shooting from closer in and players who can shoot from closer in are generally better crunch time defenders and rebounders.
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Standing on the moon
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Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
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At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 4, 2009 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You seem to forget that players will be subbed out almost automatically when they’re not playing well on Nellie’s team… unless your name is Stephen Jackson.
by WYK on Oct 4, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There have been many great 3 point shooting teams that win consistently. If you have a great point guard that can feed the Buikes and Morrows of the world, you take full advantage. Morrows off days are average days for other good 3 point shooters. The more Morrow gets open looks from 3 point range, the more we own offensively.
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by Naticus2 on Oct 5, 2009 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling Curry+Morrow are greater than the sum of their parts.
It may be too close to call at this point . . .
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by bloodsweatndonuts on Oct 5, 2009 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Curry should be the 1 and Ellis start at 2. Ellis is more effective being a SG than bring the ball down. 5 steal from Curry specially getting a steal from BD is a statement that he can play defense. Its like a kid stealing a candy from a drug dealer. He aint afraid of the Vet.
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by mykelala01 on Oct 5, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its like a kid stealing a candy from a drug dealer. He aint afraid of the Vet.
yeah but this was an empty bag, when it’s for real he’ll get a cap in his a**.
Standing on the moon
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Standing on the moon
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Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 5, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that Buike started at the 3
so Jack could play the 2 and guard Baron. If Jack and Buike cover the 2 and 3 and Monta at the 1, and Curry and Morrow backs up the 1 and 2, who backs up the 3?
In any case, Curry + Morrow from the bench sounds like a deadly offensive combo against opposing bench players.
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 backup is maggs
And I guess George might play some backup backup 3 in case of foul issues perhaps.
btw, buike being 2 or 3 makes no difference, the 2 doesn’t need to defend the opposing 2 :)
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if maggette is backing up the 4
i suppose George would be the backup 3. Poor CJ. He’s being squeezed out of minutes here.
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moore and Turiaf backup the 4/5 spot
We now have what seems to be 2 decent-to-good backup bigs and Moore can shoot the midrange shot, which should help him play more 4.
Nellie says we ain’t a good small ball team, so lets hope maggs at the 4 will be uncommon.
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, i'll buy that
if Moore can cover the 4/5, then Maggette can back up the 3, and we’re set. All right, I’m in!
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moore seemed capable when you look at the stat sheet
Perhaps Pruitt or a d-league guy can provide some more 4/5 backup while wright is out.
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't impressed with Moore at all
Deandre Jordan hit a sick spin move on him and threw it down. Moore is a very slow defender, especially rotation wise.
by Captain Jack on Oct 5, 2009 1:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for that
All I have is the stat sheet :) Though Jordan hit each of his shots, so he was hot. Hopefully Moore steps it up.
by mosdl on Oct 5, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The picture on your blog banner is great
Nelson yelling at Tony Brothers while Keith Smart is cracking up.
Isn’t Brothers the ref Nelson called a F’ing idiot in Washington after he gave Arenas free throws after MP2 “fouled” him with 00 left in the game? As IIRC, he then gave Nelson 2 Ts and Washington won the game on free throws all after time ran out.
Tony Brothers looks like Charles Barkley and Mr. Bean had a baby.
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by bloodsweatndonuts on Oct 5, 2009 6:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you guys think we should trade Maggs for a cash dumop like Crawford?
Cause as far as I see it he does not fit with us and takes away minutes for some of the younger guys
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
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by dubzfan on Oct 4, 2009 11:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would in a heartbeat, but I don’t think any team in the league would do us such a favor. If we threw in something else, like Steph Curry, maybe. No, I do not condone that.
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by Naticus2 on Oct 4, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a team like Miami or Minnesota could use him in a cash dump
They need someone like him, what if we just cut him?
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"
by dubzfan on Oct 4, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Maggs is consistent and gets to the line (and draws charges)
Crawford was very inconsistent.
The main trade bait (bwright) is now out and probably makes trading Maggs much harder. I’m afraid he’ll be with us for a while, so at least he seems to be rebounding more.
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since Crawford was inconsitent
That should make Maggs’ value go up right?
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"
by dubzfan on Oct 4, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
inconsistent
my bad
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"
by dubzfan on Oct 4, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
teams are cutting costs and probably don't want a 4 year 10 mil bench player who is injury prone
Perhaps if a contender or near-contender thinks he makes the difference. Crawford is now a bench player for atl.
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggette would be a bench player Miami
Maybe we see if San Antonio still wants him?
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"
by dubzfan on Oct 5, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep Maggs!
Maggs does something nobody on this team does…get to the line in the 4th quarter. Coming off the bench for 25 minutes is his PERFECT role.
He’s better than a salary dump
by joegiant on Oct 4, 2009 11:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the problem is that he'll play more than 25 because of bwright being out
Him playing the 4 hurt us a lot last season. Though he did get 6 rebounds
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
I always wonder if Nellie ever says something like this to Maggette:
Nellie: You see that guy out there? He’s got 5 fouls. Corey, I want you to aim yourself at him and take him out of the game.
Corey: Yes sir.
A few seconds later: Tweeet!
Nellie: Heh heh heh.
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggs does something nobody on this team does
Exactly, he gives us the option of slowing down the game and controlling the pace, non of our other players seem to be as good at it as he is.
Standing on the moon
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Standing on the moon
But I would rather be with you
Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 4, 2009 11:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking ahead to the next game
I don’t think we have TV or radio coverage. What are we to do???
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 4, 2009 11:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
one day in the future
A silicon valley startup will connect play-by-play web data with nba2k and we can watch these games on our game consoles. We could have gps chips on player shoes, etc!
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really being a Dubz
On a Laker land I got a previlaged to watch it televised on KCAL 9. cant wait to renew my league pass.
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by mykelala01 on Oct 5, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rookie Curry impresses in a hurry at point
From http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_13486323 -
“But unfortunately for the Warriors, Curry can’t play power forward. Wright’s injury leaves the team with a noticeable hole at power forward. Wright was arguably the Warriors’ best inside scorer, so a primarily jump-shooting team is even more in need of high-percentage offense.
Golden State could pursue a trade. But a team source said the Warriors would only give up their expiring contracts or take on a non-expiring contract if it was for a player they really wanted."
Hopefully this is true and the warriors get the most they can from the expirings. Without wright, I wonder if the Kirilenko/Boozer rumors will start again. A one year Boozer rental?
by mosdl on Oct 4, 2009 11:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as it appears that Jackson will be the first to leave, doesn’t it sort of appear that Monta has become the persona non grata?
gully
by DanRed on Oct 5, 2009 12:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking the same thing.
If I had a choice, I’d rebuild the team with “character guys” anyway…
by b.radley on Oct 5, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the level of porn quality “Choclate Rain” adds to the team. I want a shirt with this name.
by TheGerman on Oct 5, 2009 12:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the level of porn quality "Choclate Rain" adds to the team.
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by bloodsweatndonuts on Oct 5, 2009 6:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a great last home game to go to...
As I am jetting off next week back the UK, this was my last home game for a while and damn….it looks like it will be another wild rollercoaster year!
Firstly…starting line-up of Ellis, Jackson, Buike, Biedrins and Randolph…. who was the one to shine?…RANDOLPH! that block on Baron should become a regular highlight replay on the big screens…it was OUT AND OUT…NASTY! superb….
The rest of the starters looked OK… Jackson was Boo’ed a few times and at introduction…no surprise there, but if Ellis thinks he can run point…. he NEEDS to watch this rookie…. I am genuinely excited by this kid Curry and his court vision and BBall IQ….
When Curry came on, I simply could not believe the confidence he had handling the rock and going one on one with guys… he is DEFINITELY going to be up for Rookie of the year…this kid has got handles….
What is also most exciting is the VERY CLEAR rapport he already has with Morrow… These two just simply “click”….with Monta and Jackson…you know Ellis can produce a little brilliance every now and then and will be a reliable scorer…Jackson is either hot or cold and you never know which one will turn up…the defensive shooter that sinks everything…or the foot stamping “c’mon ref” blackhole that runs into a crowded key and comes up with zip! Unfortunately…watching tonight….Jackson really upsets the balance of this team now…. its time for him to go…
Magette….Holy crap…. the guy went on a defensive rebound course or something and offensive boards as well…. no one can question his work ethic tonight…very pleasing to see and as it has as been pointed out…. a particular piece of firepower that is very nice to have sitting on your bench!
As to Moore and Pruit? I didnt even realise we had gotten Pruit…lol who looks like good size “baulk” at best to combat some of the bigger men in the league. Moore on the other hand REALLY surprised me… the guy seems sheer class. He stopped the youngsters a couple of times and got them to huddle up and clearly had some supportive words and very pleasantly… dropped some very nice shots. I didnt think he would bring much to this team, but I am very happy to be proven wrong, if he continues like this…
I feel a little sorry for CJ right now as he really is not going to get much playing time, let alone Claxton or Law… injury reserve at best.
So..I see the makings of a truly superb and dangerous fighter aircraft!!! with the following weapons load…. A truly accurate laser designator in Curry to pinpoint all targets …
a Gatling gun in Randolph that just keeps firing on defense, offense and does not stop…arms, legs, shots, rebounds… the kid reminds me of a GAU8!
Morrow is without doubt your Laser Guided Bomb.
Magette and Buike are the Bunker Buster Bombs with power and hustle,
Ellis is the Sidewinder Air to Air missile when the best form of defense is to go on the offense…and in the same vein Jackson is the AIM54 Phoenix ’Fire and Forget" missile….
Turiaf and Moore will provide the Flares and Chaff for defense…with Biedrins the Radar Blocker!!
There are a few other munitions back at base to be used when needed…but so far… this aircraft looks like it can kick some serious ass…… but might be built in France with the potential of poor build quality and unreliability!!! Either way…it has one serious set of afterburners and on the right mission could prove to be deadly…. it is still missing that final piece to make it one of the greatest fighter aircraft in the world….but so far it looks like it can handle a fight pretty well! So…the Warriors are currently an F18…with potential development to become an F22!!!
Yes it was just a pre-season game….but EVERYONE wants to win their first game especially the Clipps and Baron in Warriorland…. a very enjoyable night… and one which I will miss for a while…
Back to football chants on the terraces for me but I thought this was appropriate…..
“Theres only onnnnnnnne…….Stephen Curry”
“Only Onnnnnnnnnnnnne….Stephen Curry”….
“Walking along….singing this song…….”
“Walking in a Curry wonderland…….”
and repeat……
Also…
“He’s here…He’s there..”
“He’s Fing Everywhere…..”
“AR4…..AR4…..”
and repeat….
Challenging these lyrics arnt they! ;)
Or more Musical ditties…..
to the tune of “Blame it on the Boogie”:
“Don’t blame it on the Ellis,
Don’t blame it on the Randolph,
Don’t blame it on the Morrow,
Blame it on the Jackson!!
He just can’t, He just can’t, He just can’t control his mouth,
He just can’t, He just can’t, He just can’t control his mouth!”
and everyone likes a little Frank…..
“Start spreading the news…..
He’s playing today…….
I want to see him score again……..
Morrow, Morrrrrow!
If he can score …..from there
He’ll score from ………..anywhere!!!!!
It’s up to you
Morrow, Morrrrrrooooooooowwwww!!!”
I want you all practicing this for when I next get back here hopefully during a visit sometime early next year…..
GSOM Blog Beast!
by BritWarriorGSW on Oct 5, 2009 1:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Four Turnovers!
Did Jackson want to see how we recovered from TOs? I would be more than happy to see someone else handle the ball on the offensive end.
by ajtrinc on Oct 5, 2009 1:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Went to the game, here's what I saw
I’ll start by saying there were tons of people yelling names at Baron and Jackson throughout the game. Anyways, Randolph was an absolute beast on he boards tonight. Still has that same intensity and hustle he had from last season. His jumper looked awful though. Ellis wasn’t looking for his shot at all, but it did look like they were really trying to run the offense which maybe led to Ellis being less aggresive than usual. Jackson played exactly the same as he always did, despite the drama. Azubuike was very aggresive in the first quarter and had some nice drives. Morrow was on fire, but nothing new there. Don’t be surprised if he doesn’t start come opening night.
On to the biggest question mark: Stephen Curry. Curry’s shot wasn’t off by much, that 2-10 on the box score doesn’t do justice, a few of those misses were in and out. His shot will come around. It was his quick hands and defensive anticipation that impressed me the most. He may be as fast as Monta. He reminds me just a little bit of Chris Paul mixed with Steve Nash. Very patient with the pick and rolls (he did this with Pruitt or Moore, can’t wait to see it with Turiaf and Biedrins), good court vision, really good handles. He split the double team with ease. Also defended Baron for a little bit in the 4th quarter, kept him in check for the most part. I know this game was only the first preseason game against the Clippers, but there’s so many things to look forward to this season compared to last.
Counting down the days until October 28th…
by Captain Jack on Oct 5, 2009 1:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Weird!
Morrow won us the game! Barry are you convinced now?
by bojangles408 on Oct 5, 2009 7:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also went to the game, here's my quick thoughts
- I was Fing Pissed Griffin didn’t play.
- Curry looks like a real PG. His displayed a great handle for the ball and game. Made some really difficult cross court passes. Didn’t force it. Made the right decisions. I found myself saying when the warriors looked lost/troubled, “curry, go get the ball”. I think he was just running the play, but when it failed I wanted it back in his hands. His shot looked good. I’m with Nellie and company on not worrying about it. He’s got a smooth stroke but it looks like he’s put his shot second. Also a good sign of a PG.
3) Ellis looked like Shyt. On contrary he didn’t look like he was controlling the ball or game well, although he had one great pass to Randolph for a sick dunk. If I had to choose today who’d I’d want for my PG for the next 5 years between Curry and Ellis after just watching that one game, I’d say Curry strongly. Curry looks like he’s been lifting. He’s pretty cut.
4) Jackson looked like he actually has bulked up and he looks mean.
5) Maggette need just 0.2 seconds of PT to draw 12 fouls. Somehow that statement feels 100% correct.
6) Baron has lost a ton of weight and looks like he is in better shape than he ever was on GS.
7) Randolph looked the same as last year, good with a few unbelievable plays but, to be honest I was hoping for a noticeable improvement and didn’t see it. Disappointed.
8) Nellie, the beginning of the Second quarter we already were playing small ball. Maggette at PF. Big sigh………..and a few cuss words. Turiaf didn’t play and Wright was out. I can tell already this is going to be another small ball, shytty record season and it’s going to be long. We simply don’t have enough depth and with our bigs and will really feel the loss of B Wright. BTW Moore makes Wright look like Patrick Willis. Our guesimation was that he is capable of 8 triceps press ups. He made a couple wide open jumpers because he sucks so bad they don’t guard him. He’s garbage.
9) Morrow is the next Michael Redd. Ya, I said it.
10) And finally the new valet parking is The Most Retarded concept/ acquisition of the offseason. It takes longer to leave the Arena, you feel obligated to Tip (as if parking wasn’t enough) and you got some stranger in your car in the middle of DT Oakland.
by Balance on Oct 5, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
U actually used the valet?
And I’m not sure about this but did they have new warmups? I don’t remember seeing those all white with orange stripe warmups last year. Baron didn’t look THAT good, his legs weren’t there last night at all. I thought small ball was okay tonight with the matchup. Craig Smith vs Maggette? How many and 1’s did he have?
by Captain Jack on Oct 5, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya, i used valet. they’ve taken over the Courtside parking lot. So now, if i don’t want to use it, i have to park farther away. That is retarded.
My BD comments where strictly about his physique.
by Balance on Oct 5, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd choose
Curry over Monta based on one pre-season game??
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Oct 5, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah we had new warmups
they look good. But glad to here about Curry and all the other guys. Go Warriors
Die Hard Golden State Warrior Fan 4 Life!!!
The Golden Future
Curry-20pts,4rbs,10ast,2stl
Randolph-22pts,11rbs,3ast, 2blk
Morrow-18pts,5rbs,2ast,48 3pt%
Can't wait until GS make it to the PLAYOFFS!!
Living 4 a GSW Championship!!!
by GSW9 on Oct 5, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How is "he's on fire" not winning?
Haven’t any of us besides me ever played NBA Jam? I know we have cause the Warriors were the BEST team on the game. If I remember correctly, the phrase “he’s on fire!” was invented solely for Mullin’s NBA Jam character.
by LakerFan24 on Oct 5, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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