Questions Abound: Is Dorell Wright Primed for a Breakout Season? + Is Reggie Williams Gunnin' for that #1 Spot? + Will the Golden State Warriors Miss Corey Maggette?
by olympicmike on Aug 30, 2010 1:41 PM PDT
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PrintDespite being one of the most discussed topics on GSoM for a while now, the last article in this series stirred up a ton of great conversation about Monta Ellis and his place on the team. Now it's time to turn our attention to the Small Forward position where we've seen a lot of turnover this offseason.
We've said goodbye to a player that many Warriors fans loved to hate, thanks in no small part to his ugly (but effective) style of play on offense and ugly (yeah, just ugly) style of play on defense, in Corey Maggette.We've said hello to a player who could end up being one of the best value signings of the entire offseason in Dorell Wright. The only holdover who looks to get significant minutes at Small Forward is a guy who has logged more D-League minutes than NBA minutes so far in his career in Reggie Williams. What we are left with is a Small Forward spot without a single proven starter on the roster... So why am I so excited about it?
I don't think the kids with the sweat mops will miss cleaning up after 'The Human Bowling Ball'
DORELL WRIGHT
(that's with 1 R and 2 Ls folks)
Show us what you've got! No, no that's not what I meant!
Dorell Wright has managed to fly under the radar down in Miami for the past six seasons. It's actually kind of hard to believe that he's been around that many years. He came into the league as a raw, athletic, long, 19 year old who's biggest asset was his potential. He spent most of his rookie year watching the games in a suit having missed 76 games due to injury. His second season didn't get much better as he played very few minutes, appearing in only 20 games, and spending some time on assignment in the D-League. That's not all that bad considering that the team won a title that season, and didn't have the luxury of letting him develop on the court. It ended up taking him two full seasons before he found his way onto the court for any significant amount of time, and even then the playing time was unpredictable. From NBA.com:
missed a total of 145 games due to injury, 56 games as a healthy scratch on the inactive list, 53 games as a DNP-CD and seven games while on assignment to the NBA Development League…
That's a total of 261 games missed. Compare those numbers with the fact that after six seasons in the NBA he's only appeared in 211 games and it's easy to see that it's been a bit of a roller coaster ride for Dorell so far. When he missed basically the entire '08-'09 struggling to recover from knee surgery he had to be doubting his future in the league. He was able to come back strong last season though, playing in 72 games and racking up 1496 minutes. I guess the silver lining for Warriors fans is that all the time he's spent off the floor is what allowed us to snag a promising young player for $11 million over three years.
Skill-set? Well, it looks like he has a pretty good Spinning Back-Fist... Or is that a Judo Chop?
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So what do we know about Dorell Wright? Even though many sites still have him listed at 6-7, reports out of Miami (and casual observation) have him at around 6-9 or 6-10. He has a long and lean build, but looks to have filed out nicely during the course of his career so far.
He's shown that he can be a very solid rebounder at the SF spot when he averaged 7.6 and 7.2 reb/36min in '06-'07 and '07-'08 respectively. There is some cause for concern in that area though, as his rebounding suffered a significant drop off last season, down to 5.7 reb/36min. This could be a sign that he's lost something from his knee injury, or it could just be indicative of a shift in role that also had him focusing more on his perimeter game.
Speaking of his perimeter game, he added an effective three point shot last season that he converted at 38.9%. The addition of that outside shot helped to make last year his most efficient season where he saw regular minutes, ending up with a .567 TS%.
Last season his blocks were also down from his career high 1.3 blk/36min (achieved in two seasons) to 0.8 blks/36. Again, you could attribute this to injury or a change in role. I honestly haven't seen enough of him to make that determination. If anyone caught more than a couple of his games last season please toss in your scouting report in the comments.
So what he have is a guy who has shown that he can rebound the ball at a high level, protect the rim, hit from outside, score efficiently overall, take good care of the ball, and use his length to make a positive impact on defense. What he hasn't shown is whether or not he can do all those things in the same season. If he can, this will be a breakout year for Dorell Wright.
REGGIE WILLIAMS
We've already discussed Reggie WIlliams and what he brings to the table in the last "Questions Abound", so I'll try not to repeat any of that. The real question I want to get to is whether or not Reggie Williams has a shot at being our starting SF. It makes so much sense on paper to have the more well rounded Wright start and play a complementary style alongside Curry, Monta, and Lee, and then to have Reggie come off the bench with some scoring punch. But, if I'm Reggie Williams, heading into training camp I'm looking to earn that starting Small Forward spot. He certainly has a shot to do so. If Nelson is still coaching this team (with every day that passes that is looking more and more likely) you'd have to think he would feel pretty comfortable running a guy who he leaned on heavily at the end of last season out there as a starter.
Go get it Reggie!
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COREY MAGGETTE
Yes, I know he's not on the team anymore...
During his time here Corey Maggette played the role of the scape goat. He replaced Baron (kind of). He didn't play defense. His style of play was ugly. His contract was large and long. He had a history of injuries. He was the major move in the offseason that saw the Warriors slide from a 48 win team to a 29 win team. And all of that was held against him.
What Corey Maggette did was show up with a professional attitude night in and night out, and do his thing. His thing, of course, was attacking the basket and getting to the line. He quietly put up the one of the best seasons of his career last year, scoring at the highest rate (24 pts/36min) with the highest efficiency (.615 TS%) that he ever has. Whether it was as a starter or coming off the bench, receiving boos or cheers, Corey was consistently a positive contributor on offense and a class act.
Ahhhh... No wonder he could get to the line at will. It looks like he and D Wade have been trying out a new prototype of the Iron Man armor. Thank you Tony Stark!
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Having sung his praises, I feel like I should add that I absolutely would have made that trade to dump him and his contract in a heartbeat. There was absolutely no place for an aging player like Maggette and his contract on this squad moving forward. This is a team of hope and new beginnings, and having a broken down 31 year old Maggette hanging around could have really hindered our ability to get better. Hopefully moving forward the Warriors can make up for whatever they lost on offense with superior ball movement and chemistry. As constructed now we have the opportunity to get away from all the iso plays, and get back to a free flowing offense with ball movement. That is definitely something I'd like to see.
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With Dorell being unproven..
…I would love to see equal playing time for Wright and Reggie Dub. See who plays better, then go from there.
We'll miss you Frown-Face Randolph. "You came, you cried, you almost conquered."
+1
I totally agree. However, if Don Nelson is still our head coach at the beginning of the season (which he probably will be) you never know what will happen with these guys’ minutes. It all depends on how Nellie wakes up that morning. And Maggette will definitely not be missed. In fact, he’s already forgotten.
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Something interesting
I heard is Dorell Wright was actually a point guard in high school.
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I bet a lot of NBA players played some PG in high school.
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I would disagree for the simple fact that most NBA players were probably the tallest player on their HS team, or if not, at least close to it….
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
True
but then again, injuries happen, players skip Spanish class, a lot those NBA talents could’ve probably played point guard in high school just because the spread of their natural talent compared to most high schoolers is so vast. But yeah, I think it’s more the opposite, being players around 6-2, 6-3 probably played more center than players 6-6, 6-7 played point guard.
Yeah, the counter to that is obviously “well, chances are also that they were easily the best player on their team so they probably had the ball a whole lot of the time (which might mean bringing it up to begin with)”….
But yeah, I think their ridiculous height outweighs that.
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I said...
“But yeah, I think it’s more the opposite, being players around 6-2, 6-3 probably played more center than players 6-6, 6-7 played point guard.”
I'm just saying that
because he is an underrated playmaker. He handles the ball well and can pass
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Wright should start so that he can shut down the opposing team’s best perimeter player, I’d say start him and have Reggie come off the bench for some nice points off the bench. He’s a great compliment in the starting lineup next to Monta and Curry.
With a lot of our depth gone.....
Reggie appears to be Mr. Depth for at SF/SG and yes even PG.
by Only In Fairfax on Aug 30, 2010 2:17 PM PDT reply actions
Gonna miss Maggette's and Buike's power though.
by Only In Fairfax on Aug 30, 2010 2:19 PM PDT reply actions
I wish we had Buike
He wouldmake the team better if we still had him
Buike is still 50% about being ready for the opening game because of his knee
so I guess that makes him an honorary Warrior still
Remember:
A Warriors fan with low expectations is a happy Warriors fan
by Duby Dub Dubs on Aug 30, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Reggie as much as the next guy
But I think he helps this team best as a scorer off the bench. The guy can put it in the hoop, period. And last year he even showed he can pass a bit, but with Curry, Lee and Monta on the floor, his scoring becomes less important. And he’d probably be more efficient going against the other teams second unit.
I personally don’t think wright is poised for a breakout season, no do I think it’s necessary. All he needs to do is run the floor, be ready for a pass from Curry, hit his open jumpers at a respectable rate and play respectable defense and he will be fine.
I think at some point in this long season, we will miss Maggette, but it won’t be all the time and more often than not, I think it won’t matter. Monta is a scorer ( and hopefully will find his efficiency again) which will help ease that transition.
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Please keep these posts coming!
I don’t have much to say about D Wright, other than “I am hopeful”
Hopefull that he is in fact a bargain, and that he can fill our SF needs.
I for one am not going to miss Maggs. Addition by subtraction.
Not going to miss him tearing holes in our offensive universe by black-holing the ball.
And certainly not going to miss him on defense (or at least what passes for defense with the Dubs)
Remember:
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by Duby Dub Dubs on Aug 30, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Thanks!
I’m going to try to keep them coming as fast as my schedule allows. It’s definitely a series I’ve enjoyed working on.
And a rec to you for this line:
Not going to miss him tearing holes in our offensive universe by black-holing the ball.
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thanks man
I guess the PF/C position is next? (since Nelson doesn’t seem to have a hard delineation between these two positions, why should we)
Unsolicited questions that abound in my skull:
How is B Wright doing? I was already worried about his durability and after seeing him unable to even make it through summer league…
Is Lee really our long-term answer at PF? I hope the new ownership is as patient as they seem, because I think we need to keep our young core together for at least 2-3 seasons before making any more major changes
by Duby Dub Dubs on Aug 31, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Dorell IS primed for a breakout season
and we desperately need it at SF. That is the make-or-break position for us, because he is probably the only man on our roster who can actually be a defensive stopper. In some ways, we’re lucky to get a guy who is probably entering his prime physical years, even though he had some injuries. Because his body hasn’t logged so many minutes in his career, he can still be thought of as a “young player”. And heck, he IS still young. He’s only 24. With every starter on the Warriors 26 or younger, we are really set for a good little roll in GSW land.
Questions abound
Dorell Wright -
I don’t think he is ready to be labeled a shutdown defensive player, but he is by far our most versatile defender. He can guard some power forwards with his length and even some point guards with his lateral speed. He has superb acceleration. He can get from the wings to the basket in the blink of an eye, and he’s got nice hands. I think we will see Curry come off the high screen back to the middle and hit Wright with some back door looks. Yes, the open court should be exciting too. Dorell is a gazelle with long, agile strides.
All in all, I think it won’t take long for fans to appreciate Wright as a glue guy. I think he’s really going to keep this offense flowing. When he puts the ball on the floor, he’s looking to pass first. This was a knock against him on his former team as they were short of offensive firepower and encouraged more aggression from him, but on a team with Curry, Ellis, Williams, and Lee, I think it is good that he looks to pass more than score while maneuvering through the defense. Our big man are particularly good finishers, and all of them move very well off the ball.
Think of how well Stephen Jackson played with Andris Biedrins, with those quick scoop passes once he dribbled into the key. Mark my words, Dorell Wright will be Andris Biedrins’ new favorite teammate. They both have very engaging, fiery personalities. Both of them share a good will towards people and I expect them to get along off the court as well. Wright really has a knack for passing the ball that most people underrate. I don’t think we are ever going to miss Maggette again.
Rell adds yet another offensive rebounding threat to the mix of Biedrins, Lee, and B-Wright. With another offensive rebounder who is quick enough to step in the paint from out of position, and long enough to tip and corral the ball to monsters like Andris and Dave, our team should see their share of possessions. Last year, we had none of these 4 players.
In conclusion, Wright will serve as our middle man who oversees the flow of the offense. He will either shoot the ball when he catches it, or he will try to set something up better for his teammates. He will not put his head down and over-dribble the ball. He will not shoot you out of games. Unlike Corey, Dorell can effect the game on the other end of the court, and create offensive opportunities in every sense. And, despite Wright’s many gifts, he does not think he is as good as Kobe or LeBron. He knows who he is.
Reggie Williams -
There are three things that make Reggie a unique player in this league.
1. He has a remarkable combination of killer instinct aggression/discipline that few scoring guards his age possess – It is impossible for me to be more impressed by this part of his game. I’m blown away by his confidence and easy approach to the game. He has the patience of a veteran and he understands the proper way to play the professional game already.
That’s why when people say, “well let’s just see how he does in a full season”, I’m already feeling confident enough to be comfortable with what I’ve seen thus far. His decision making and understanding of the game is keen. He is not J.R. Smith. His offense is produced by understanding and positioning, rather than rhythm.
2. His desire to become a complete ball player – I admire the courage and hunger in Reggie Williams. He wants to be very good on both ends. Disregarding any direct comparisons, this is what players like Jordan and Kobe aspire to do. His quiet and disciplined nature reminds me of the players from the old school who just had that burning desire. I really believe in him on the defensive end.
3. He can flat out shoot – I think his jump shot will take him a long way playing next to Steph. Both defensive layers are going to line up and occupy the threat of Curry’s jump shot and drive, and Reggie will get a lot of open looks from long range this season. I really see him stepping up for us in the 4th quarter and being responsible for some wins in this sense.
Jeremy Lin
I really think the X factor that people are not considering is Jeremy Lin. We’ve discussed this before, and I think he’ll make a beautiful pro. His tools translate very well, and I think he can contribute now. If this comes to pass, it will free up Reggie Williams to play more 3, as Curry or Lin can slide over to the 2(Lin being 6’4). If Lin produces, there are all kinds of lineups we will be able to throw at teams.
All in all, I think Dorell has not had a chance to really show what he can do. Miami was truly one of the absolute worst teams he could have been on. Just a horrible, horrible fit. He is going to thrive in our system, not just in the open court, and guys like Biedrins and Lee will absolutely cherish Dorell. He is a point forward, and will fill the void Jackson left, minus the headache, plus the athleticism. I believe he can go on to be a huge part of this franchise, like Bowen was to San Antonio. Corey was an anchor to our offense. It’s okay to have an anchor, but never two. I’m looking forward to watching the ball move nicely this season, you should be too.
by lilboots on Aug 30, 2010 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Man, I hope you are right
If you are correct, this team will be far better than most are expecting.
I personally
have us marked down for 44 wins. I’m counting on a lot of things from the Warriors and from other teams around the west. I believe the teams in the west are significantly weaker, some of them unobtrusively weaker, and will be exposed in time.
44 wins
my win prediciton is slowly increasing.
I started off think 30-40 (based on going through our schedule game-by-game)
But after reading all the chatter here, I think we may be looking at the suprise team of the Western Conference
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by Duby Dub Dubs on Aug 31, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I believe
Jeremy Lin will be an X factor. I know he’s an undrafted rookie but his game seems like it will translate to the NBA well. I can’t put my finger on it but he just has it. I believe he will be another Morrow like find for us as far as an undrafted guy making an impact.
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His quiet and disciplined nature reminds me of the players from the old school who just had that burning desire.
haha, You realize how funny it sounds to listen to a jr. high student pontificate on “old school”? Was that when you were in kindergarten :>) ??
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by Skeptic con Urquell on Aug 30, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not in Jr. High.
Then you shouldn’t write like you are doing a homework assignment. Is english your second language?
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by Skeptic con Urquell on Aug 30, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Is English your second language? Half the stuff you say sounds like a guy on dope. Haha.
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by GovernorStephCurry on Aug 30, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
"It’s okay to have an anchor, but never two"
From an actual boating perspective, actually, two anchors are in fact better than one
(keeps you from drifting laterally)
by Duby Dub Dubs on Aug 31, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
haha
Very true. Remember Derrick Fisher on the Warriors? This is a prime example of how having the wrong man handling the ball for your team can obstruct it’s rhythm. Every time he touched the ball, it’s like everything just slowed down.
Although Maggette actually drove to the basket a lot, when the ball fell into his hands, you knew it was going to be there for awhile. The same can be said about Monta. There really aren’t enough possessions going around to allow this from two players on the same court at the same time. Preferably, I’d rather have no one on my team that does this. It will be interesting to see if Monta can play off Steph like he did Baron.
In the case of Corey and Monta it was either a) My teammates aren’t talented enough to trust. b) I’m good enough to do this
Either way, I hope it stops.
Dorell Wright
I hope he’s going to be somewhat of a Ron Artest for us. Defense first, team player!
Reggie will be a Ginobli/Odom off the bench Presence,
some reason though, feels like our bench isn’t as deep as before ( Ronny,Azabuike, Randolph, Morrow., maggete.)
but it’s sure more efficient, but hey, ; Quality > Quantity ?
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Hopefully Reggie is guarding 2's and not 3's.
Argue about his height or wingspan all you want, he’s still on the light side (210 lbs).
So is Dorell (why do we always end up with players on the smaller side?), but at least he’s 6’9’’.
"I thought it was going in," Warriors center Chris Hunter said. "It looked like the invisible man tipped it away at the last second."
I think Dorell Wright
will have a breakout year in Golden State. Like many above me mentioned he does many things very well. I think on our team this is a great fit and he will really open eyes around the league about how talented he is. Ihope he becomes our defensive stopper at SF for many years as well as being the point forward he’s cable of. Reggie Williams is as smooth as they come in basketball. He just does things at his own pace and makes it look easy. He’s just a natural born scorer and a guy I think will have a big impact on our team off the bench and spot starting.
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Overall, I think the majority of the players on the team all complement each other’s skills extremely well. Extremely well. I’m counting on Curry’s defensive improvement, as well as Reggie’s, but 1-3 Curry, Williams, Wright – that threesome on the perimeter could be formidable on the defensive end, if everything goes as planned. This takes pressure off of Biedrins and Lee to go out of their element, trying to patch up every leaky pipe.
I think Ellis could be unstoppable, if he helps Curry, help him. Again, I think he will, for many reasons without repeating. Williams is going to be so good between Curry and Wright, that Lacob may be tempted to deal Monta in the offseason. (Marc Gasol?) The reason why I say this, is because Williams can be whatever you want him to be. He can play next to Curry and be extremely aggressive, attacking off the ball, or you can pair him up with Monta at the two, while Williams mans the point, muscling his way through smaller men, to get Monta in good Iso positioning. He can rest, focusing on defense, patiently making the correct pass, and being the benefactor on the outside shot from Ellis’ kick outs on the drive, the last bus stop when the ball cycles the perimeter.
Biedrins and Lee are also very well suited. Lee is a player who has proven he can be an effective passer out of double teams. With the transition back to his natural position, he should also find himself at ease when it comes to scoring. He will be going up against guys his own size. Once he establishes his presence in the game and begins to beat his man consistently, the defensive front court will need to cheat a bit. This is when Biedrins becomes effective off the ball, while Lee can make the 6 foot shoulder pass out of the double team, consistently. He can also work off the triple threat from 15 feet with his midrange shot. This gives Andris a whole lot of room to do what he does best – move.
I can see Curry coming off the high screen set by Lee, fading back to the middle while Lee rolls out two steps towards the sideline and the defense shifts up to challenge Curry’s open jumper. Curry guns it over to Lee, the defense turns their heads expecting the signature pick and pop, with the defense still set high, Biedrins sneaks under, cutting to the basket. Lee finds him with a two hand, over-the-head pass for a quick two. Tic-tac-toe. Great hands, good passers. I think we’re gonna be alright. There is good chemistry here.
I don't understand...
You just described a situation that hasn’t even happened yet and are already claiming Curry, Lee, Biedrins have chemistry because of it
by JustSomeName on Aug 31, 2010 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sort of saying
that if you look at a very basic and successful play that Curry/Lee have already expressed excitement in running a lot of, there is an element of the 3rd pass that should not go unrecognized.
After Curry comes off the screen and gives it to Lee, whether Lee is cutting to the hoop, or rolling out for the pick and pop, he’s very capable of making the 3rd pass after the initial play is executed, regardless of his positioning on the court. His scoring prowess demands the defense to shift his way, and the anticipation of his shot distracts big men to get into rebounding position. (putting their backs to their man and losing sight of him)
Andris is equally adept at giving the passer the correct angle to avoid turnovers, while putting himself in the best possible position(under the rim) to score. Both players are allowing some of their best skills to come shining through. Lee can play out of the key and be effective far enough from the basket to allow Andris to maneuver and feint off screens and cuts – something he does very well for a big man.
If your power forward is a passer, this can be a real good thing if you have a center who can catch and finish as well as Biedrins does. The pick and roll is a feeding ground for this scenario. I don’t know if they’re going to be best friends.
If Biedrins has improved his passing,
which I hope he has strived to do, he can make the 4th pass out to Curry, who in an all likelihood could find himself open in the corner for an open shot.
one more thing
Another element of the pick and roll in our situation, is the event where Curry keeps the ball and is left open behind the screen for a wide open shot. You then have David at the top of the key with a good vantage point of where to find positioning, Biedrins should already be in the vicinity, and if the long rebound evolves, Wright is quick and long enough to have an advantage when tracking down those balls, or redirecting them to his teammates. In theory, this should cover 3 large zones where our front court has a fair chance of getting the ball back for us in this offensive situation.
I just wanted to point out that we have 3 very good offensive rebounders to support Curry’s shooting if it went down that way.
If Biedrins has improved his passing,
unknown…
he will surely come back from the offseason with his tan firmly in place however
by Duby Dub Dubs on Aug 31, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
he will surely come back from the offseason with his tan firmly in place however
hopefully from working out outside in the sun?
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by Skeptic con Urquell on Aug 31, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
More so his understanding of the game.
You can have passing skills and the mind of an ape, and it won’t help you recognize an opportunity on offense while it’s staring you in the face. I agree that he’s not a bad passer already. He should be able to nail some things in training camp, to the point where he feels comfortable doing these things with his new teammates.
Off topic, but while Curry has improved so much during the actual season, it’s very intriguing to think of exactly how much he’s improved this off-season, focusing specifically on skills and situational development, then putting those skills to the test in the tournament, against every imaginable kind of competition.
+1
Watching Steph Curry grow and develop over the next few years will be awsome!
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Biedrins
is a good passer for a center. He averaged 2 assists a year ago and have a 8 ssits game before. You can say his assits can be because he didn’t want to get fouled but I do feel he’s a very solid passer
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This is my theory on what we should do when Curry’s out:
Give the ball to Lee (great passing big) and Biedrins and work the offense through them. Have Reggie and Dorell out there and they are good passers, and have Monta or Lin be slashers and dish. We don’t need to have a backup point in my opinion if we are like that.
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by GovernorStephCurry on Aug 31, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats
interesting. We should definetly run that lineup at times. Never thought of that. Knowing Nellie we will probably see David Lee bringing the ball up the court haha
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Yeah i think almost everyone in the rotation outside of Brandan will have the offense ran through them some.
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by GovernorStephCurry on Aug 31, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Like in a way where they will create. I'm sure Brandan gets some low post touches.
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by GovernorStephCurry on Aug 31, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah probably right
It is cool though seeing almost half the team run PG for a few seconds haha
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If you know how to play basketball, you know how to play basketball. Stick a few guys that know what they’re doing on the court together, and they’ll have chemistry from the very beginning…..
by Missing Barry on Aug 31, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
but some have more skill in areas in others to expound on this understanding of teamwork. For example a center can understand where he needs to be to catch a pass, but he may not get there as timely as Biedrins can. If the pass is too low, too high, too fast, or too slow, Biedrins can meet that pass and finish better than most centers who share the same understanding.
If those black workout suits
have a cell phone/mp3 player holder, i would totally cop one! Add a few cargo pockets too.
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by GovernorStephCurry on Aug 30, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
do you think the camera-man
had to talk Corey into making his “mean guy” face
looks pretty douchey
Yet another reason to beleive that D Wade is a hella cool cat
look at him up there, just hanging out…he may even have a little bit of a sneer on his lips as he looks over at Maggs
by Duby Dub Dubs on Aug 31, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Dorell Wright's Defense.
if he can be the Warriors’ designated stopper ala Battier, Bowen, Artest, with all these points the Warriors score every night. yeah.
Lilboots has the vision
and i’m likin what he sees. And no disrespect to Jeremy Lin, but he will sell more jerseys than he gets minutes on the court. Just sayin…
keep on truckin...
Hey
Thank you for the compliment.
Firstly, Lin is a tall, long point guard who protects the ball. He has a very strong body, with strong hands. Secondly, he noticeably has an outstanding first step. The important element that brings these two qualities together, is his Maggette-esque will to get to the line, and his ability and desire to finish there. At this stage in his career, think of him as a poor man’s Andre Miller – more athleticism and shooting range, less vision passing the ball.
He’s got an essential weapon in his arsenal for an aggressive point guard, that Curry is perfecting as we speak – the floater. He can finish over the defense, and is equally adept at creating contact, finishing under them.
This is also something that translates very well from college to the pros, as does rebounding – the ability to finish at the rim after contact. Whether I’m hit by a 6-6 high schooler, or a player the same size and weight in the pros, the ability to finish after this contact is the independent variable that remains unblemished.
So we know two things about Lin. He can get to the rim, and he can finish very well once he gets there. But what do we not know about him? Although his a/to didn’t impress me much at Harvard, I still see a strong semblance of a point guard’s mentality. He sees things on the court before they happen. He may not be three moves ahead like a Curry, but he’s at least two, for sure. He is not afraid to string a risky pass, as this goes hand in hand with his overall, outrageously aggressive, all-out style.
I don’t care if he gets turnovers. The important thing is that he’s smart first of all, and aggressive enough to want to act on his thoughts on the court. Mistakes will happen a lot, but he will get better. He’s also a quick-draw on defense. His ability to create turnovers, whether it’s on the ball, or through the passing lanes, is astonishing. He absolutely makes love to contact. I can’t name many point guards who share the same affair. He will be in the pit fighting for rebounds for us in the 4th quarter some day, when we absolutely need a possession. His heart and skill are going to impress a lot of us, and I think he’s going to be the talk of the town come training camp.
He needs to work on his shooting. Although he is not consistent enough from outside, he has range. When a player is criticized for his shooting range, it’s because you see a significant drop off in his percentage once he gets out passed 18-19 feet. This is not the case with Lin. Although he’s not a great shooter, he has the range on his shot to improve as a complete shooter from anywhere on the court. This is encouraging. He is also comfortable shooting off of the dribble from long range. I don’t think he will be overzealous exploring this ability, as I’m sure he’s disciplined and keen enough to recognize his own weaknesses at this vulnerable juncture in his career.
Have you guys seen this:
“According to one report, the Nets are not willing to include Brook Lopez in an attempt to trade for Carmelo Anthony. But New Jersey’s offer of Devin Harris, Derek Favors and draft picks may still give the Nuggets the best pieces in return for Anthony.
The Warriors may offer Stephen Curry, Andris Biedrins and draft picks but are not sure that they will make Curry available.”
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68921/20100831/nets_unwilling_to_offer_lopez_for_melo/
If this is true, we´re done.
Eff REFS
That says the same thing as the twitter guy
Copy and pasted
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