Otto’s smarts, length and knock down shooting ability can’t normally be found at the vet min, even with the erosion of athleticism that is evident. It’s starting to feel like one of those ‘team of destiny’ type years.
I can't say it looks bad. It's just interesting that a team with a unique hold on yellow whether it be for lettering or as the core color would just give it up to look like any old Eastern Conference team.
Someday it would be fun to put together a list (with specific case studies!) of the Iron Rules of the Warriors Jungle! I think they're something like this:
1. If you make a stellar defensive play, you're entitled to a pull-up 3 or whatever scoring opportunity you want immediately thereafter.
2. Feed the hot hand.
3. A sweet assist is worth more style points than a solo finish.
There are a few Steph-specific ones:
4. If Steph runs toward you, set a screen for his defender.
5. If Steph gives you the ball, be ready to give it right back.
I'm very interested to see how Payton performs against a team with good defense (not talking about Hawks). I'm also interested in finally seeing how the Warriors perform against a good team (this time talking about the Hawks).
I'm going to do my own E1P (Explain One Phrase) here. 'Gary Payton II the big small defender.' E.G., Gary Payton is actually a small but plays much bigger. I personally if I was coach would have called the very similar Small Big Defender phrase in that sentence. E.G., ...aw heck. My brain just got boggled.
I love this so much. I know this team will not last forever. With Buster's retirement it reminds me that these joyous times are fleeting. We need to soak them in as much as we can.
One of the best E1Ps ever. The Warriors really should have been called for having too many players on the court, but then again, it should have been a dead ball with OPJ getting a free throw.
Does Klay timeline get pushed back if the team is holding it down this well? If they where the 6-8 seed territory maybe he comes back at Christmas. If they stay in the 1-3 seed maybe February.
Otto’s smarts, length and knock down shooting ability can’t normally be found at the vet min, even with the erosion of athleticism that is evident. It’s starting to feel like one of those ‘team of destiny’ type years.
So, poll question. These new block letter blue jerseys...they are ripping off the ____________ the most.
A. 90's Nets: https://www.jerseymuseum.org/team/brooklyn-nets/jerseys/
B. Present day Pistons: https://www.jerseymuseum.org/team/detroit-pistons/jerseys/
C. Present day Knicks: https://www.jerseymuseum.org/team/new-york-knicks/jerseys/
I can't say it looks bad. It's just interesting that a team with a unique hold on yellow whether it be for lettering or as the core color would just give it up to look like any old Eastern Conference team.
Ottomatic is a great moniker.
Someday it would be fun to put together a list (with specific case studies!) of the Iron Rules of the Warriors Jungle! I think they're something like this:
1. If you make a stellar defensive play, you're entitled to a pull-up 3 or whatever scoring opportunity you want immediately thereafter.
2. Feed the hot hand.
3. A sweet assist is worth more style points than a solo finish.
There are a few Steph-specific ones:
4. If Steph runs toward you, set a screen for his defender.
5. If Steph gives you the ball, be ready to give it right back.
I bet there are more I'm not thinking of.
Embiid tested positive for COVID, out at least 10 days.
The Warriors sure seem to know what style they want to play in both ends and it’s been amazing so far!
But they have almost no 5 man lineups with over 10 min played (and some have been horrible.) So it looks like they are still figuring it out.
But check out all the ridiculously successful 3 man lineups they have thrown out for more than 10 min so far: https://www.nba.com/stats/lineups/advanced/?sort=NET_RATING&dir=1&CF=MIN*G*10&Season=2021-22&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&TeamID=1610612744&GroupQuantity=3
I'm very interested to see how Payton performs against a team with good defense (not talking about Hawks). I'm also interested in finally seeing how the Warriors perform against a good team (this time talking about the Hawks).
Good article on Dubs' early D. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/draymond-green-and-warriors-veteran-dogs-lead-nbas-best-defense-creating-blueprint-for-title-contention/
I think JP is a threat, not a thread even though he’s been instrumental in helping the Dubs spool up those wins.
I'm going to do my own E1P (Explain One Phrase) here. 'Gary Payton II the big small defender.' E.G., Gary Payton is actually a small but plays much bigger. I personally if I was coach would have called the very similar Small Big Defender phrase in that sentence. E.G., ...aw heck. My brain just got boggled.
I love this so much. I know this team will not last forever. With Buster's retirement it reminds me that these joyous times are fleeting. We need to soak them in as much as we can.
One of the best E1Ps ever. The Warriors really should have been called for having too many players on the court, but then again, it should have been a dead ball with OPJ getting a free throw.
Does Klay timeline get pushed back if the team is holding it down this well? If they where the 6-8 seed territory maybe he comes back at Christmas. If they stay in the 1-3 seed maybe February.