Dub Hub, Daily Warriors Links for 11/10/22: Warriors need to bring more energy off the bench

Good Morning Dub Nation,

The struggles of the bench unit for the Golden State Warriors have been well-documented this season. While their performance on the court has left much to be desired, one thing that should be constant for any second unit in the NBA is the energy they provide to the team. The Warriors lack of energy from their bench prompted head coach Steve Kerr and players Moses Moody and Donte DiVincenzo to speak about this topic during Wednesday’s media availability.

The Warriors’ bench has always been known as one of the most fun and energetic sidelines across the league – especially when someone goes on a run like Steph Curry did against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

The demeanor of this year’s bench went viral when the team’s twitter posted a “Joy Cam” clip from Monday’s game.

A hyped-up bench may not seem like a big deal, but it’s a great way to boost morale – something especially important for a team that is struggling like Golden State has to begin this season. With several members of the Warriors calling it out, it should be interesting to see the energy on the sidelines during Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Here are the rest of today’s stories:

In case you missed it from Golden State of Mind:

• Donte DiVincenzo expected to return on Friday
• Steve Kerr breaking down a Warriors set play proves there’s room for Xs and Os in basketball media
• Steph Curry remains the Warriors’ sole timeline

Other Warriors News:

• Warriors’ Two-Timeline Approach Can’t Be More Important Than Stephen Curry’s Timeline (Bleacher Report)
• Why Clippers, Warriors cold starts are unlikely to last: Examining 5 NBA surprising starts (The Athletic)
• Moody believes energetic bench plays key role for Warriors (NBC Sports Bay Area)
• Warriors & NBC Sports Bay Area announce “Run TMC” Takeover (Twitter)
• Oklahoma City Blue vs. Santa Cruz Warriors - Game Highlights (Yahoo Sports)
• Jordan Poole & Andrew Wiggins Take On Oreo Challenge (Youtube)

NBA News:

• Brooklyn Nets hire Jacque Vaughn as new head coach (ESPN)
• Timberwolves bottom out as D’Angelo Russell doesn’t check in (ESPN)
• NBA Rumors: Execs Believe Knicks Are ‘Hoarding’ Draft Picks for ‘Megastar’ Trade (Bleacher Report)
• Twitter map shows Kyrie is most ‘hated’ NBA player (The Score)
• Sneaker Talk: What the Squad is Rocking on Court (NBA)
• 2022-23 NBA Awards Watch: Who are the early leaders for MVP, Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year?(ESPN)