Warriors Practice Day Links: Keith Smart and Acie Law interviews

by IQofaWarrior on Dec 16, 2010 10:23 PM PST in Links

After a much needed day off, the Warriors returned to practice today. After Acie Law's breakout game on Tues, it's not surprising that the post practice conversation revolved around him.

We still have one more day to wait before the next game. What to do, what to do.

Practice Videos

Keith Smart talks about Acie Law.

Acie Law talks about fitting in.

Interesting Tweets

(Friday afternoon tweets after practice)
warriors: Official update from practice: Andris Biedrins (left ankle) & Stephen Curry (right ankle) will not play in tmrw's game in Portland.
gswscribe: Injury woes continue. #GSW C Andris Biedrins not making trip to Portland because of his sprained left ankle, sustained in practice Thursday

Other stuff

- The story of Monta and Curry should be pretty familiar to us Warriors fans. As Monta and Curry worked together with Feed the Children on Thurs, MT2 revisits that story.
Marcus Thompson II: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis team up to beat hunger and misconceptions

- Rusty and Damon Bruce talks about several players on the Warriors.
11:19 min: Rusty Simmons with Damon Bruce on KNBR

Notes

- Andris Biedrins tweaked his ankle slightly during practice, landed on someone's foot. ~~Doesn't sound serious~~. Update: Biedrins will miss the road game @Blazers on Sat.
- Acie Law is still learning Keith Smart's sets.
- According to Rusty, the other players do recognize that David Lee is playing despite his elbow gash.

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Nellie used Law at the 4!

lol

by Evanz on Dec 17, 2010 3:36 AM PST reply actions

I Like Law!

I made comment last year that I was disappointed that we got rid of Law as he seemed to be a player that would fit the GSW style of play and I am very glad he is back. I think he can do very well for us, he obviously is keen and happy to be in the Bay and and hopefully he improves the capability we have off the bench. welcome back Acie!

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by BritWarriorGSW on Dec 17, 2010 4:23 AM PST reply actions

Me too :). I think he’s our man at backup PG.

And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is Monta Ellis when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

by Naticus on Dec 17, 2010 8:54 AM PST up reply actions

I got lot of

high hope with Acie Law last year. Unfortunately he got package with Stack Jack and we got Radman in return. But I hope now Law can prove himself he deserve to be a true Warriors and I’m glad his back.

Win Or Lose Warriors For Life.........

by mykelala01 on Dec 17, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions

It's good to have the Law back in town

by Evanz on Dec 17, 2010 6:21 AM PST reply actions

glad he's playing well

If anything, his per 36 numbers suggest that he will help our free throw shooting problem a bit.

by Jaguarundi on Dec 17, 2010 7:35 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Am thrilled to have Law

Plays some defense, drives to the hole and picks up fouls, gives Monta and Curry a break without everything falling to pieces.

But, why did Memphis dump him? Is our bench so bad that someone’s “release” immediately becomes our 6th, 7th or 8th spot on the bench?

by WillyWhiteShoes on Dec 17, 2010 11:02 AM PST reply actions

Found one possible explanation

Law had slipped to third string on the depth chart at point guard behind starter Mike Conley and rookie Greivis Vasquez. With Law’s contract becoming fully guaranteed on Dec. 8, there was really no reason for Memphis to keep him around.

by IQofaWarrior on Dec 17, 2010 11:19 AM PST up reply actions

Law's breakout game?

He was 3 for 4 with 9 points.3 assists. 2 steals. 21 minutes. Put him in for 40 and keeping that high efficiency and he is only 18 points, 6 assists.

A decent team’s bench should have atleast 1 guy doing that every night and it isn’t considered a breakout.

But, I do like him a lot more than Lin.

by Woody421 on Dec 17, 2010 12:44 PM PST reply actions

gswscribe Marcus Thompson
Injury woes continue. #GSW C Andris Biedrins not making trip to Portland because of his sprained left ankle, sustained in practice Thursday

Will this mean Ekpe will get more time?

The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!

Mike Singletary: Doing the same thing week in and week out expecting a different result.

by Badly Browned on Dec 17, 2010 12:59 PM PST reply actions

What!?

I guess we will see a lot of Radman

Win Or Lose Warriors For Life.........

by mykelala01 on Dec 17, 2010 1:11 PM PST up reply actions

Am I missing something?

Udoh, except for that one basket in his first game, looked completely lost in his (albeit limited) appearances.

What is the attraction of a guy who missed pre-season, is a raw rookie and will need so much work to be able to earn his time on the floor?

Even if Smart played him 10 minutes a game for the rest of the season, it’d take at least a month before we see anything net positive. Look at AR and BW for comparison.

I am FAR more excited to see Lee and Curry get healthy, very optimistic about Law, and thrilled with Reggie returning to form.

And hopefully Lou can start hanging onto some of those passes under the rim…

by WillyWhiteShoes on Dec 17, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions

where did i claim ekpe to be a world beater?

He clearly needs the minutes to help his development and get back into game shape. With Biedrins gone someone is going to be getting his minutes. Lou is there yes, but the hope for me is that it means more ekpe and no Vlad in the front court.

The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!

Mike Singletary: Doing the same thing week in and week out expecting a different result.

by Badly Browned on Dec 17, 2010 1:52 PM PST via mobile up reply actions