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It's all about the fundamentals

The Warriors have one simple, yet big problem: they're not playing fundamental basketball. Most likely, it is because of Nellie's system or just the players refusing to make a commitment, whatever it is the Warriors would need to get back to basics if they are to really turn not just this season but the franchise around.

Problem #1: Rebounding

Warriors meet Box out. Sure, there are times our smaller, lankier lineup gets outmuscled for the rebound but alot of times it has to do more with the 4 opposing players challenging 2 of our own for the rebound. I know part of the reason is Nellie's philosophy of pushing the break but let's face, there is no run and gunning this year until at least Monta comes back. So, he needs to get everybody to box their man out and hit the boards. It's one of the most frustrating thing to watch the Warriors D up pretty good only to have the opponent have 1 more chance... or 2...or 3... or 4...oh you get the point.

 

Problem #2:  Defending the Pick and Roll

I know the pick and roll, when perfectly executed, can be a deadly weapon but when it's executed against the Warriors you feel like you're watching a tutorial on how to do it. I have to watch other teams to see if the pick and roll is really just hard to stop or the Warriors just don't have a clue on how to do it. Where would you place your money on?? Anyway, it's one thing to see Tim Duncan and Tony Parker rip your team apart with a little two-man game but Chris Duhon and David Lee, Steve Blake and Pryzibilla?


Problem #3:  Run a fastbreak

This is one of the biggest areas we really miss Baron and Monta. Baron, of course, used to orchestrate most of our breaks while Monta, well just get him the ball and start running back the other way. And I think it's one of the biggest reasons we don't just lost, we get blown out. Since these used to be easy points for us. This year, we seem to really have a hard time orchestrating a good break. This year, a lot of times our break resulted into a pull up jumper or the dreaded pull up 3. It's funny coz this is supposed to be what they go over a lot in practice, I guess this where the lack of good decision makers come into play again.

 

Problem #4: Passing the Ball

Need I say more?

 

This is one of the reasons I strongly think Nellie should at least be getting the hot seat. Whether it is him or the players who's not showing enough commitment to basic things mentioned above, I believe it's too late to all of a sudden fix those things, especially when it's fundamental basketball.

The team might be better once Monta comes back but if that's the reason we're keeping Nellie that's kind of scary. Teams find ways to win without their stars and Monta is not even a bonafide superstar yet we're constantly losing by double digits.

 

This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!