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I am not generally someone who wears jerseys of players on my favorite teams. Nothing against people who do, I just personally see it as something more for kids than adults. I've got my Dubs hat, shirt, and sweatshirt so I can show my support during games and I usually feel like that's enough.

However, I bought a JTA jersey for the upcoming season. He's a true son of Oakland and I wanted to support him directly even beyond my support for the team. Keel balling out, Magic Juan. You're a perfect fit for this team and this organization.

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Our Guy may force Eric to rename E1P to EJP

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Sep 15, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

Less OT: I am one of the original JTA stans because I love how he plays Warrior basketball.

I found the pre-season last year to be very frustrating because he didn't have a very good pre season and I knew they were going to choose Mulder over JTA for that last spot. While I liked Mulder fine, it was evident that JTA really fit the team from his play the previous (non Steph) year and I had been looking forward to seeing him play with the core.

I can't remember exactly when all the changes from GSOM->LGW->DNHQ happened but I had been pretty new to GSOM so I just kept reading all the sites. It became pretty evident that the best writers (and commenters) had migrated to LGW (so now to here).

Anyway, my pain about knowing that JTA was perfect for the dubs and they might be blowing it (they didn't, as we know) was assuaged by all the shared Our Guy Juanito love here, so even though I've already seen alot of this video, I just enjoy the JTA repping going on. I am super curious to see how he does this season, assuming he has earned more of Kerr's trust and will get some important minutes,

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Sep 15, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

I remember my first impression of Juan Toscano-Anderson being, "Wow, among all the random g-league call-ups, this guy alone really *gets* how to play in the big league." Like, yeah, he didn't score many points or even that many other counting stats but he was constantly making smart and impactful plays.

Then he went and improved to being a 40% 3P shooter and we found out that putting him next to Steph Curry was actually... kind of spectacular?? As demonstrated in some of the excellent E1Ps above. Still laughing at him running circles around Vucevic and then doing air guitar poses while Steph Curry shoots wide-open threes.

Honestly the only time I think I've ever doubted Juan's decision-making was when he dove over the scorer's table to save a ball (resulting in an open 3!) but missed the ending of the game because he injured his head in the process. Like, yeah, that save was awesome, but we really wanted you for the rest of the game there, Juanito.

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Juanito mi amigo , michoacano como yo , he is like the mix of Livingston , Iguodala and a little bit of Rodman but in mexican.

Keep going amigo 🇲🇽🥳

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Hot take:

Last year, JTA shot 40% on 1.7 3PA’s per game.

If he can maintain that percentage on double the volume, he’ll be the 3rd most valuable Warrior next season until Klay gets back.

A 3&D wing/PF who can cover 1-4 (and some 5’s) while driving the W’s offense is REALLY valauable.

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Off Topic a bit. With the news that Houston is working with Wall to find a way to move on in order to focus on developing their back court with Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. I had the following, completely irrelevant thought/question:

Would a team consisting of Kevin Porter Jr at the point, Otto Porter Jr. at the Wing, and Michael Porter Jr at stretch forward be the core of a legitimate playoff contending starting 5 in the NBA?

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Sooo fun! I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that Eric has “ruined me: Watching JTA point, defend, and celebrate is more fun than watching generic highlights dunk videos. Hope JTA keeps up his shooting.

Random hypothetical: if JTA were 24 and in this past years draft, where would he be drafted? Maybe higher than Duarte?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwQ-wZmqsJ8

P.S How will Andre Wiggins and Kelly Oubre replace Klay now that's not coming back? :(

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Sep 15, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

How did we manage to snag a hometown built mini Draymond for pretty much free lol

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