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Chris Webber and Kevin McHale Talk Don Nelson and Golden State Warriors on NBA TV

This past Tuesday's matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers was selected by hoops fans worldwide to be televised on NBA TV for Fan Night. I never knew so many hoops junkies were so hyped about watching new Warrior Valdimir Radmanovic!

Preview/ Game Thread

RECAP: Warriors 108, Cavaliers 114 - A Victorious Loss

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1993-1994: Good times in Dubs land.

Anyhow CWebb and the Celtics eternal employee Kevin McHale had some interesting things to say about the Dubs and Nellie. Jump for a video and some quotes.

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Chris Webber called Don Nelson a "player’s coach" earlier this week. Will Nellie be remembered as so after he retires?

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RECAP: Warriors 95, Celtics 109 – 3rd Quarter Collapse

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I'll take a Bud Light!

Open Thread (~1400 comments)

Final Boxscore

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The final outcome was pretty much what we all expected, a blowout win for the Celtics. The Warriors hung tough for the first half, but when that 3rd quarter came around, boy oh boy, that was rough. The Celtics didn't put the Warriors away, they just let the Warriors hang around for most of the 3rd. When the Warriors didn't take advantage of the Celtics early on in that quarter, the Warriors were doomed because once the Celtics found their groove, the Warriors never did, and that's all she wrote. The 1 point halftime lead ballooned to 13 and the Celtics pretty much coasted to victory extending their lead to as much as 16 and never lower than 10. The Warriors put forth a solid effort but that just wasn't good enough.

On a side note, amazingly, my prediction, Warriors by -14 was right on point. Crazy. That's never happened before. Come to me for all your gambling needs.

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Pick your Warrior Wonder for this game

  624 votes | Results

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GSOM Night 8: A NorCal Battle - Tickets On Sale

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GSOM Night is all about having a good time with a bunch of friends at a Warrior game regardless of how good, how bad, or how much drama is going on with the team. The GSOM crew and Chris Murphy of the Warriors are dedicated to making these GSOM Nights fun for everyone no matter what. It's the reason we pick certain games on the schedule that we think will be competitive and appealing to many fans. It's the reason we changed it up this year to include post-game activities and continue to give away Tony.psd designed work. On opening night, we hosted the wildly popular free throw contest while Tony put together the first ever GSOM Night jersey. Seriously, we're all about having a good time with good people. For GSOM Night 8, you can count on the same things especially the post-game activity and the Tony.psd giveaway. You'll definitely want to head out to the arena with us for this one.

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Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 7:30p vs Sacramento Kings

Tickets (Purchase tickets online or download, print and mail the flier)
- Club 200 Sideline (rows 1-9): $38 each ($12 discount)
- Club 200 Sideline (rows 10+): $30 each ($10 discount)
- Club 200 Corner/Baseline: $25 each ($10 discount)

Perks
- Every ticket purchased is entered into a raffle for free tickets and memorabilia
- Receive a free Tony.psd giveaway
- Every ticket purchased can participate in the post-game activity (TBD, but the last activity was a free throw contest on the court)

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RECAP: Warriors 108, Cavaliers 114 - A Victorious Loss

That about sums it up right there...

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That about sums it up right there...

Despite the obvious loss tonight, I pretty sure I'd be hard pressed to find anyone who has been watching the Warriors this year who wouldn't be pleasantly surprised at the display we put forth. Usually, losses are pretty tough to write on. This is especially the case with the Warriors because losses are usually coupled with an excess of embarrassing preventable mistakes.

We knew we were outmatched in this game from the moment that we saw it on our schedule. Add to the mix the fact that the Warriors had to approach this game with only 7 healthy players (one of them suiting up in a Dubs uniform for the first time ever) and we had a recipe for a smack down.

But tonight, we saw something different. We saw one of the NBA elite teams look at each other in amazement, wondering why they couldn't extend a lead. We saw Ellis and Curry dishing the ball with flare. We saw Maggette hitting up the floor, fighting for boards and fighting through gauntlets for points. We saw Morrow draining tres in the face of the bewildered Cavs...

...we saw our boys play like Warriors.

Warriors vs Cavaliers Boxscore

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RUMOR: Monta Ellis wants out of Golden State and Warriors looking to trade him

Did you really think it was over with the Stephen Jackson trade?

Of course not. The Dubs Drama continues with Monta Ellis, the "mastermind" behind Moped Gate!

GSoM friend Tim Kawakami (even while on vacation!) has details and more in Ellis/Warriors situation set to hit full boil at Thursday meeting: Trade inevitable?

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Anyone know where this ride is going?


We'll update this as more unfolds. Jump for links from the archives.

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Do you want the Warriors to trade Monta Ellis?

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Talking Trade: Warriors GM Larry Riley + Former Warriors "Captain" Stephen Jackson Videos and More

What's up with the awkward mug shots? (AP Photo/File)

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What's up with the awkward mug shots? (AP Photo/File)

Jump for some videos from CSN Bay Area.com and transcripts courtesy of GSoM friend Marcus Thompson. 

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Will Monta Ellis be the next disgruntled Warrior shipped out?

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Jax to Charlotte: Warriors financial implications

[editor's note: our own illustrious Dubs Fan in Boston does his own fine job of breaking down the numbers here.  If you've read it, you may have heard it there first.  If you haven't, you should.]

 

You heard it hear first. SBNation is reporting that Stephen Jackson is bound for the Charlotte, NC along with Acie Law for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic. Having once lived in the Queen City for all of four weeks before I came to my senses and returned to the Bay, I can't say I envy him.  In sending last season's team-leading scorer on his merry way, the Warriors reshape both the on-court product for 09-10 and open up new possibilities going forward, both in this season and beyond.

 

And like most deals in the NBA, it's all about money.

 

The short answer is "no, we cannot go out and use the money we've saved on Jax to get another big man"; It's best to not even ask the question.

 

And in terms of the immediate impact to the team, we could leave it at that. But the deal is not without implications for years to come and for the long term, may have some real impact on how the Warriors can proceed in the future, both this season and in the not-too far future.

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Are the Warriors done dealing?

  1461 votes | Results

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BREAKING NEWS: Golden State Warriors trade Stephen Jackson + Acie Law to Charlotte Bobcats for Raja Bell + Vladimir Radmanovic

UPDATE 2 (1:26pm): My esteemed collegue JAE gets down and dirty with the NBA's CBA in Jax to Charlotte: Warriors financial implications

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UPDATE (8:47am): Track this story up to the minute in this SB Nation.com sports stream: Stephen Jackson Finally Gets His Wish: Traded to the Charlotte Bobcats

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Over at the mothership SB Nation.com they've got a story stream on today's Stephen Jackson trade that updates by the minute. Via Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears tweet (remember Spears Don't Lie!), the Warriors and Bobcats have just agreed on this trade: Stephen Jackson and Acie Law to Charlotte for Vladamir Radmanovic and Raja Bell.

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Think the Young Fella will dig Charlotte?

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Is Monta the next to go?

My first thought: A Raja and Curry on the Warriors? This is like Warriors nirvana for your Indo brother!

My second thought: Good luck playing for a winner "Captain"!

My third thought: I wonder what our friends over in BETcats land think about move. Check out Rufus on Fire.

My fourth thought: The Warriors actually found a worse team to send Jack to- and that's incredibly hard to do.

My fifth thought: Former Warriors player and GM Rod Higgins really likes doing business with his old team.

Jump for some linkage and more!

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Are you feeling this trade for the Warriors?

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RECAP: Warriors 125, Bucks 129 - At least we were entertained...?

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The Warriors contribution to the development and fandom of the NBA industry should not be overlooked.  The number of D-league success stories that have passed through the Warriors system is a testament to the NBA's attempt at creating more career opportunities for players.  The number of stars that have began their careers at Golden State shows how much the Warriors can -- at times -- evaluate talent.  But more importantly, without the Warriors, we wouldn't have exciting games like last night, watching young rookies transition into rising stars in a matter of 48 minutes.  The Warriors are the reason why the "NBA is Fantastic!"

Okay, I'm just being facetious... but you know it's kind of true.  Anyway...

Even though the Warriors lost this game, there is much to love about what we saw from last night...

Warriors vs Bucks boxscore

Recap: Bucks 129, Warriors 125 (aka the Brandon Jennings show) [Brew Hoop]


Final - 11.14.2009 1 2 3 4 Total
Golden State Warriors 30 27 26 42 125
Milwaukee Bucks 21 28 43 37 129

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RECAP: Warriors 121, Knicks 107 - WESTSIDE til I Die!

I don't get it man.  We destroy the Knicks and NELLIE RUMORS ARE STILL POPPING UP?  This is ridiculous...

Peep out my #1 brother's take on the whole situation (RUMOR: Golden State Warriors Head Coach Don Nelson on his way out)

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After seeing this post on SB Nation yesterday, I got a little inspired...

Let's be real - Warriors vs Knicks?  Two poor teams that can match 'em to each other?  West Coast vs. East Coast?  Isn't this a bit reminiscent of...
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Which player is most like 2Pac?

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