GSoM Videos
Golden State of Mind's video section.
Explain One Play: Alen Smailagic Dunks on LeBron (short version)
Alen Smailagic politely offered, but LeBron James did not want the Serbian smoke, thank you
The lone Andrew Wiggins stan on earth has advice for Warriors fans
Colton Molesky (@CMolesky) is an NBA reporter and lifelong Twolves fan here to soothe the shocked confusion of Dub Nation after the trade deadline.
Explain One Play: Steve Kerr Expands D’Angelo Russell’s Game
This one weird trick will help D’Angelo Russell fit better with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green
Explain One Play: D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green Close Out The Pelicans
The Warriors trailed the Pelicans by 5 points with only two minutes left, but they pulled out a great comeback win. D’Angelo Russell came through with tough jump shots and Draymond Green helped lock up the defensive end. Co-starring Stephen Curry singing and dancing.
Explain One Play: Draymond Green Outwits the Bulls
The Warriors got a close win against the Bulls when Coach Kerr allowed both Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell to play. Watch Draymond’s calm and clever direction of the offense once the Bulls trap Russell. Then watch Draymond help direct the final defensive stand that sealed the game. Co-starring Glenn Robinson III, Alec Burks and Zach Lavine, with a flashback to 2015 Finals Stephen Curry.
Warriors have worst 20-game start in two decades; things could be worse
Golden State’s 4-16 start is their worst start to a season since the 1998 and 2000 Warriors. Yet, the Dubs’ future is much brighter than it was during those bleak days.
Explain One Play: Point Draymond nearly triple-doubles
The Warriors’ top 3 point guards are injured, so in desperation, Coach Kerr turns to... Point Draymond Green! But how can Green create offense without beating defenders off the dribble? Green makes the right passes for on-ball isolations, off-ball cuts, and quick counterattacks, and racks up a near triple-double. From the Warriors-Grizzlies game on Nov 19 2019.
[ASMR] for Warriors fans | Soothing affirmations and relaxation
The Warriors’ 2019-2020 season has been a trying one so far, but GSoM is blessed to have ASMRtist Christy Love join us to deliver Dub Nation some calming vibes.
Video: Dub Nation gives thanks to the Warriors for playing with heart
The NBA’s best fanbase has created a special video to show their love and appreciation for the Bay’s team, no matter what their record is.
Explain One Play: Alec Burks closes out the Bulls
The scrappy ragtag Warriors have painfully blown two straight games in crunch time. With Draymond Green back to steady them, will they blow a third? Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III, Eric Paschall, Omari Spellman and Sun Tzu add enough offense to put the game away. From the Bulls-Warriors game on Nov 27 2019.
Paschall is one of 7 Warriors rookies to score 30+ in last two decades
Paschall’s big night vs the Blazers reminds us how rare it has been for Golden State’s rookies to have both the opportunity and the skills to score big.
The Halloween night Anthony Davis was haunted by Steph Curry’s ghoulish game
GSoM has created a special music video to celebrate Curry’s 53-point explosion on the Pelicans in 2015, the greatest scoring outburst in the history of Halloween.
Warriors Media Day Remix: Steph, Klay, and Dray address the doubters
GSoM has flipped the Warriors Big 3’s press conferences into musical form to remind the world who runs the West. #WeStillBelieve
Explain One Play: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson save the Finals
Watch how Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson led the Golden State Warriors to one of the most improbable comebacks in NBA Finals history, down 6 with 3 min left in elimination Game 5. Watch Curry giving a pep talk on the bench after Kevin Durant’s stunning re-injury, and see how Kerr stole a Spurs play. Co-starring great defense from Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green.
Video: Mark Jackson won with Steph Curry...then took a big “L”
As the champs return to Oakland for their last Finals trip, GSoM remembers the man who first got the Dubs out of the trash heap and back into the limelight.
Explain One Play: Stephen Curry is the best screening small in the NBA
Stephen Curry got famous for long range shots, sweet layups and outrageous passes. But he still does the dirty work that most fans don’t notice: setting screens that get his teammates open shots. He’s the best small screener in basketball and here are five baskets in 2019 NBA Finals Game 2 he helped create with screens, including the famous Cyclone play. Co-starring Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Quinn Cook, Alfonzo McKinnie, Shaun Livingston, and a cruel Steve Kerr.
Raptors v Warriors Finals Preview Chat: Coop and Apricot
Two basketball video analysts have a private chat about the upcoming Raptors-Warriors Finals, which was interesting enough to share with the world. Topics include: pick and roll defense, star health, big lineups and how Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Curry might get guarded.
Video: How the Warriors reinvented “3-1” and crushed Cleveland
As the Warriors prep for their fifth consecutive Finals run, GSoM has created a video to reflect on how the Warriors destroyed the last King of the East.
Explain One Play: How Stephen Curry and the Warriors trapped Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers were shredding the Golden State Warriors defense in Game 2 of the 2019 Western Conference Finals. But at halftime, the Warriors made four specific changes to their traps which led to a huge comeback, fueled on both ends by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and Kevon Looney. Co-starring the gentlemen Lillard, C.J. McCollum, and Jordan Bell.
Explain One Play: The New Way Stephen Curry Defends James Harden
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have been trying new defenses against James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Last year, GSW let Harden isolate vs Steph. This year, GSW is trying a combination of high tag, trapping, bumping off, and baiting lobs. We analyze the defense, and look at its origins in defending LeBron James. Co-starring Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, and LeBron James.
The “We Believe” Warriors live on in Steph Curry
After 47 years in Oracle Arena, the Golden State Warriors played their final regular season home game in April 2019. That night, the champs paid homage to the city of Oakland by donning the "We Believe"-era throwback uniforms of the Baron Davis days.
Explain One Play: Klay Thompson decoys unlock Stephen Curry
The Clippers stole Game 2 from the Warriors using "top-locking" defense. Watch how in Game 3, Klay Thompson ran a series of decoy backdoor cuts to counter this defense and create space for Stephen Curry. Co-starring Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Andrew Bogut, Patrick Beverley, and Steve Kingpin Ballmer.
Explain One Play: How Stephen Curry broke the NBA Playoffs record for threes
Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry broke a record in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers for most playoff threes in NBA history. Here’s how it happened, with analysis of all 8 threes plus his thunderous dunk putback(?). Co-starring Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Kevon Looney, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins and Rocco.
Explain One Play: Curry and Durant close out Cavs with the ultimate Kerr play
The Golden State Warriors were on the verge of blowing a big lead to the Cavaliers, so they turned to the ultimate Steve Kerr play, the first play that Kerr ever installed and the one that started the dynasty. Starring Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.
Video: Chris Mullin ranked best coach-as-player in 2019 March Madness
GSoM has created a YouTube tribute to the Hall-of-Famer and Warriors legend Mullin, who is now coaching his alma mater St. John’s University
Explain One Play: How Kevin Durant gets buckets wIthout shooting
Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors had a career-low six shots in the Mar 24 game against DET, but he still had a big impact on the game. Watch Durant’s court vision, gravity and passing lead to 11 assists. Co-starring Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Shaun Livingston and Andre Drummond.
Explain One Play: DeMarcus Cousins Shuts Down Critics & Thunder
Critics say that Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins has a fatal weakness of not being about to defend the pick and roll play. The Thunder attacked him repeatedly, and Cousins showed he could defend and even shut it down with inspired defense.
Video: When will people start to believe in Klay’s shooting resilience?
Thompson, as usual, shut down all the early talk about a slump to create more shooting history. What will it take for people to believe in one of the greatest shooters of all time?
Explain One Play: DeMarcus Cousins subs for Durant in Rockets crunch time
Watch DeMarcus Cousins step up in the Warriors - Rockets game on Mar 13 2019. With Kevin Durant out, Cousins stepped into his role in KD’s favorite crunch time play. Watch the chess match as GSW and HOU adjust and counter-adjust as the play is repeated. Co-starring Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Clint Capela.
Warriors feared angry fans, delayed trading Ellis and promoting Curry
Former Dubs exec Travis Schlenk shed some light on the Monta Ellis/Steph Curry dilemma on "The Woj Pod"
Video: DeMarcus Cousins brings Warriors’ center position back to spotlight
Cousins couldn’t wait to get on the floor for the world champs according to his head coach Steve Kerr. So far, so good for the Boogie Man.
Explain One Play: The Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins Show
Klay Thompson and newcomer DeMarcus Cousins have developed early chemistry. Watch them cover for each other on defense and screen for each other on offense as they break open the Spurs-Warriors game. Includes Coach Kerr’s new play for them, DeMarcus’s floor mouthpiece and Klay faceplanting and going into Hulk mode.