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Team Name: THE MOTHER F*CKING BACK TO BACK CHAMPION GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
*Jamaican Air Horn blast*
Last Year’s Record: 58-24
Key Losses: Zaza Pachulia, David West, JaVale McGee
Key Additions: DeMarcus Cousins, Jonas Jerebko, Jacob Evans III
1. What Significant Moves were made during the off-season?
Daniel: What an excellent question. The Warriors roster has been arguably the greatest in NBA history over the last two seasons; just keeping that core intact was a daunting proposition. Rival teams were salivating at any opportunity to throw money at key Dubs components and lure them away from the Golden Empire. Sure enough, beloved reclamation project JaVale McGee was pilfered by the Los Angeles Lakers. Yet, the champs weathered free agency by smoothly retaining 2x Finals MVP Kevin Durant. Also they….
Greg: Picked up Center in free agency using the MLE. Some guy named Cousin Boogie?
Daniel: Oooh, yeah, the champs added the man McGee’s L.A. teammate LeBron James said was the best center in basketball, “Big Cuz” DeMarcus Cousins. Throw in sweet shooting stretch forward Jonas Jerebko, and rookie/potential Andre Iguodala clone Jacob Evans III, and the Dubs have to be pleased with their champagne summer.
Jannelle: Obviously, the addition of Boogie Cousins was huge for us. I’m still in awe over how it happened. Before Boogie, I was getting impatient with Bob Myers because he wasn’t making any moves while the players that the team targeted were getting away. When Boogie is ready to play, he will give us a scoring threat in the post that we haven’t had in years. Plus we’re getting a great passer out of the post.
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The NBA is more than a sport — it’s an entertainment experience with unique characters and storylines that transcend on-court drama. Here’s what’s on “NBAFlix” this season.
- LEGEND: The Ascension: LeBron James has risen above winning.
- House Money: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta will do whatever it takes to win.
- Honey, They Shrunk the Bigs! Anthony Davis is leading a big man training revolution.
- The Last Team on Earth: Welcome to an apocalyptic world where the Warriors really did ruin basketball.
- Free Agent Matchmaker: The 2019 NBA free agency matchmaking game.
- IRVING: Genius doesn’t have to complicate chemistry.
- Project Hallway: This stylist is helping NBA stars turn their pregame walk into a fashion statement.
- Master Trainer: When NBA stars like Klay Thompson need that extra edge, they call these guys.
Plus, previews of all 30 teams, and much more!
2. What are the team’s biggest strengths?
Daniel: Shooting. Passing. Defending. Corporate knowledge: this core has been around long enough to have trust in each other during the crunchiest of crunch times.
Jannelle: Continuity, chemistry. I agree with Daniel. This is year five of this run. The team has seen it all.
3. What are the team’s biggest weaknesses?
Daniel: Offensive rebounding. Dancing. Paying attention during the regular season. Interesting commercials.
Greg: Turnovers
Daniel: Oh yeah, turnovers for sure.
Jannelle: Turnovers, lack of consistent scoring off the bench, and complacency.
4. What are the goals for this team?
Greg: Dominant season and a 3-peat.
Nate: Giving Oracle fans not just a 3-peat, but fond memories of a team we’ve supported even when it was laughable to do so.
5. Which regular season game will the Warriors get the most engaged for?
Daniel: March 5th, 2019. Eastern Conference favorite Boston will be in town, and they give the Warriors serious problems at Oracle. There’s a strong chance Boogie Cousins will be out of injury related cryofreeze at this time too.
Jannelle: All four Laker games, OKC, Boston and Houston.
6. How important is it to win a championship this last season in Oakland, the city that fanatically stood by this team even when they were completely horrible?
Jannelle: I think its very important and that is what Oakland deserves. These fans stuck by this team when they were contenders for the first pick in the draft. They made the Oracle the Roarcle, so this one is a must.
Daniel: Well said!