Warriors Practice Day Links: Keith Smart, Ekpe Udoh interviews

by IQofaWarrior on Dec 2, 2010 1:28 AM PST in Links

It's been a while since I've had enough material for a practice day post. Step inside for Keith Smart's practice interview, and Ekpe Udoh on Chronicle Live and SportsNet Central. There's also Matt Steinmetz on KNBR and several article to read.

Videos

Keith Smart practice interview.

Chronicle Live: Greg Papa interviews Calbert Cheaney (before the Spurs game).

Chronicle Live: Greg Papa interviews Ekpe Udoh.

SportsNet Central: Damon Andrews interviews Ekpe Udoh.

KNBR audio

- Topics: The Spurs and Tim Duncan, David Lee, Andris Biedrins, Chris Mullin the HoF nominee.
18:24 min: Matt Steinmetz on the Murph and Mac Show

- Topics: LeBron's return to Cleveland, Tim Duncan, David Lee, Keith Smart.
16:56 min: Matt Steinmetz on the Damon Bruce Show

Other stuff

- Playing the Suns after the Spurs means the Warriors have to significantly change the way they play their game.
Rusty Simmons: Post-script change from Spurs to Suns

- Matt Steinmetz takes a guess on when Udoh, Amundson, and BWright returns from injury.
Matt Steinmetz: Best guesses for return dates

- On the eve of LeBron's return to Cleveland, Steinmetz looks at the Heat's struggles.
Matt Steinmetz: LeBron's Retun to Cleveland

- Monta says he's learned to take his time and make the right pass instead of the quick pass.
Marcus Thompson II: Despite full plate, Monta Ellis has excelled when asked to fill in at point guard for Golden State Warriors

Notes

- Udoh says he hurt his wrist against the rim while dunking in drills.
- Udoh calls himself a "basketball junkie" and keeps up on his opponents.
- BWright was at practice, but sat on the side. He will not play vs Suns. No timetable is given on his return.

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I think Im too excited to add him to our rotation lol

He’s got a lot of rust to knock off, plus just the natural adjustment coming from college to the NBA, plus the opinion by alot of GSOMers that he will be a bust at the 6pick, but I’m hoping he can contribute right away.
I like hearing how dedicated he seems to be practicing with the team, studying other team’s players, and just being an overall basketball junkie. I’m looking forward to see how this team gels in the next couple months leading up to the trade deadline.

by WestCoastWarrior on Dec 2, 2010 8:42 AM PST reply actions

Udoh

It is nice to have this rook with what seems to be a strong ,coachable mental mental frame as well as physical. If he works up to his 2009/2010 college states ie: 13.9 pts, 9.75 rb, 3.6 blks(based ave 36 min) he would prove to be quite useful. Perhaps much more than Admunson down the road.
It will continue to be interesting to observe the developement of those that went after our pick to compare and complain but I cant help but like this guy. Of course I had such high hopes for B.Wright as so what do I know Ha!

by Only In Fairfax on Dec 2, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions

ekpe udoh

seems like a pleasant young man. if it turns out to be a solid and reliable contributor at this level, then he should be a nice addition. i wish him well.

the one positive about his injury is that he comes back around the same time he would have started playing college ball. that, combined with some of the cardio he’s already been doing, may help him in avoiding some of that end of the season fatigue.

by fuller over bryant on Dec 2, 2010 8:43 AM PST reply actions

Udoh calls himself a “basketball junkie” and keeps up on his opponents.

Nice to hear, anyway. If Udoh is known for nothing in his career other than being “one of the few guys in the league capable of slightly slowing down Blake Griffin” I’ll consider the 2010 draft to have been a smashing success.

There will be no extra point!

by Sleepy Freud on Dec 2, 2010 9:15 AM PST reply actions

Laughing

by Doctor Kajita on Dec 2, 2010 9:21 AM PST up reply actions

Happy that he's coming back but

Greg Papa Cracks me up!!! “So we had Calbert Cheaney on the show yesterday and he told me that he just got done banging with you…you were bangin him and he was bangin you” lmao sorry just a very akward conversation…

by Dro50 on Dec 2, 2010 10:19 AM PST reply actions

Getting laid regularly helps with that :-)

by Only In Fairfax on Dec 2, 2010 10:56 AM PST up reply actions

B Wright

What the ____ is going on with that guy?

Forward Brandan Wright was at practice Wednesday, but he was wearing sweats and a T-shirt. His lower back strain will keep him out for tonight’s game. It will be his ninth consecutive missed game, seven because of his injured back. No timetable has been given for his return. He will be evaluated before the road trip that starts Sunday.

Is it possible he is playing possum, because he would rather get the DNP-Inactive instead of the DNP – Coach’s Decision?
If I was him, I would be in a huge rush to get back on the floor, because once Lou and (hopefully) Udoh are available, he’s gonna be holding down the end of the pine

"Trade Radmanovic. We don’t even want nobody for you, we’ll let you go. Just get off our team".
-Mistah FAB

by Duby Dub Dubs on Dec 2, 2010 1:43 PM PST reply actions

Ed Davis with 11 and 6 in 18 min.

Has better than expected bulk for a young big man. Maintains his athleticism, length and has pretty good foot speed for a big. He’s only played one game, but hey it’s a good start.

Let’s hope we don’t wish we had picked Davis. I can’t wait for Udoh to come back. One of our biggest issues is defense. I want to see Udoh climb that invisible ladder for some ferocious dunks. Be a tear on the offensive rebounds. Please be the opposite of BWright! Honestly I was a big fan, but it’s getting hard to root for him.

"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."

by kenntoe on Dec 2, 2010 1:52 PM PST reply actions

B. Wright is a such a huge dissapointment..ugh

When was the last time we’ve ever seen him play 1 FULL game??

by Nelow on Dec 2, 2010 2:01 PM PST reply actions

That MT2 article deserves it's own post

Here’s a nice gem:

“I’ve got a lot of players that can make plays this year,” said Ellis, whose assist-to-turnover ratio is up to 1.7 from 1.3 last season. “Lot of guys who can hit the open shot. Guys who can score in the post. And another thing, I just take my time instead of trying to force the issue. I take my time and make the right pass instead of trying to make a quick pass and not really seeing where the defense is.”

Don’t get too cocky on us Monta, you still got some serious work to do.
Still, will be interesting to see how this all plays out through the end of the season

"Trade Radmanovic. We don’t even want nobody for you, we’ll let you go. Just get off our team".
-Mistah FAB

by Duby Dub Dubs on Dec 2, 2010 2:50 PM PST reply actions