He helped win Game 7 in Houston. Generally good vibes. Even when the results fell short, I felt like he tried to play within the team's structure. I think he and Jimmy's jokes are one of the good parts I'll remember of this chapter.
#YES - in a league with 82 games across 3 time zones, teammates like Buddy have got to be rare and precious. I hope the remaining dubs have learned from him. Oh, and for crushing Houston (and Brooks) again just when I was shielding my eyes to look away…
If he had been here for longer and carried similar vibes and occasional really helpful games I’m in, but it was too short lived. Still lots of good feelings about the guy’s personality and that game 7 was epic. #NO
#NO, once again I'd say that there is probably some sentimentality that comes with his departure being so recent (not suggesting that the process needs to be changed though, who cares, this isn't an actual Hall Of Fame).
Wasn't here very long and wasn't very good as a Warrior. He did have one big moment in the playoffs and he was a fun teammate but given everything else, didn't do enough. I don't think someone like Looney should have to have a plaque right next to someone like Hield.
#yes. Since 2022 sure I wanted more and still do, but also playing with found money. But my desire to beat the Rockets in post was HUGE. Game 7 on the road. . .
we got the best of the Buddy Experience and that, along with his many positive qualities, puts me over the top for a guy not here that long. miss you Buddy.
If Silver is serios, and I very much doubt it, the first thing that should happen would be to ban Danny Ainge from the NBA for his multi-year tanking efforts!
I think one possible solution to improve things is to take the standings as of the all star break as what matters for ping pong balls. Teams tank until now and then can push to try to get into the play in round (or, at least, to try not to ruin a “winning culture” that teams talk about). It makes the ending pushing harder for teams on the edge likes this year though…since even the bottom teams could afford to try to win at the end of the season.
At least there's talk on this issue haha. Wish I could say the same for the Clippers/Aspiration cap circumvention scandal on which Silver has been totally mum
Silver is waiting for the feds to play their hand I think
Aspiration's CEO guy who was convicted of felony fraud faces decades of prison and has his sentencing hearing in front of a federal judge recently pushed back from next Monday the 23rd to late April.
IF that guy wants to talk he's got another couple of months to sort out a deal, and I don't know if the NBA wants to get out in front of nor in the way of a federal criminal investigation
All of which is just nuts with AS at Ballmer's billionaires' palace this weekend and the player at the middle of it all just going off in game 3 today
Damn, I had not heard about the sentencing hearing being pushed back. Though I agree with you that Silver is trying to play it safe and not make the first move
One could fairly argue that tanking is a conspiracy to defraud fans. It's intentionally throwing games. I think cap circumvention is wrong too but is it worse than running a con game on fans?
I love Buddy and am sorry to see him go. He got caught in the unfortunate environment we have where salary matching can force teams to trade guys they like.
But I was a #NO. He just wasn't around long enough, though I will always be grateful for game 7 and his sending the Rockets home as losers. He'll at least get an honorable mention from me.
#YES
He helped win Game 7 in Houston. Generally good vibes. Even when the results fell short, I felt like he tried to play within the team's structure. I think he and Jimmy's jokes are one of the good parts I'll remember of this chapter.
#YES - in a league with 82 games across 3 time zones, teammates like Buddy have got to be rare and precious. I hope the remaining dubs have learned from him. Oh, and for crushing Houston (and Brooks) again just when I was shielding my eyes to look away…
If he had been here for longer and carried similar vibes and occasional really helpful games I’m in, but it was too short lived. Still lots of good feelings about the guy’s personality and that game 7 was epic. #NO
#NO, once again I'd say that there is probably some sentimentality that comes with his departure being so recent (not suggesting that the process needs to be changed though, who cares, this isn't an actual Hall Of Fame).
Wasn't here very long and wasn't very good as a Warrior. He did have one big moment in the playoffs and he was a fun teammate but given everything else, didn't do enough. I don't think someone like Looney should have to have a plaque right next to someone like Hield.
Went to see Steph's movie, Goat, last night for Valentine's day with the family, it was fun!
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/goat_2026
#Yes
game 7 buddy. enough said
#Yes because Buddy was so much fun both for the fans and for his teammates. And there's game 7.
#yes. Since 2022 sure I wanted more and still do, but also playing with found money. But my desire to beat the Rockets in post was HUGE. Game 7 on the road. . .
we got the best of the Buddy Experience and that, along with his many positive qualities, puts me over the top for a guy not here that long. miss you Buddy.
#yes
Game 7 alone. But how many bodhisattvas are HWfL?
Buddy said whats?
There was an interesting debate on radio - has the Bay area drafted well.
Steph was generational!
is the next one also Dubs related?
https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/warriors-head-coach-steve-kerr-cheering-on-macklin-celebrini-2026-olympics
"Steve Kerr cheering on Celebrini in 2026 Winter Olympics”
Some interesting developments vis-vis tanking - but i think it is more talk then action
'Adam Silver on the draft lottery and tanking: "What we're doing now is clearly not working. It's time to look at new ways of doing things.”\
https://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3metxmzb4jc2r
If Silver is serios, and I very much doubt it, the first thing that should happen would be to ban Danny Ainge from the NBA for his multi-year tanking efforts!
I think one possible solution to improve things is to take the standings as of the all star break as what matters for ping pong balls. Teams tank until now and then can push to try to get into the play in round (or, at least, to try not to ruin a “winning culture” that teams talk about). It makes the ending pushing harder for teams on the edge likes this year though…since even the bottom teams could afford to try to win at the end of the season.
At least there's talk on this issue haha. Wish I could say the same for the Clippers/Aspiration cap circumvention scandal on which Silver has been totally mum
Silver is waiting for the feds to play their hand I think
Aspiration's CEO guy who was convicted of felony fraud faces decades of prison and has his sentencing hearing in front of a federal judge recently pushed back from next Monday the 23rd to late April.
IF that guy wants to talk he's got another couple of months to sort out a deal, and I don't know if the NBA wants to get out in front of nor in the way of a federal criminal investigation
All of which is just nuts with AS at Ballmer's billionaires' palace this weekend and the player at the middle of it all just going off in game 3 today
Damn, I had not heard about the sentencing hearing being pushed back. Though I agree with you that Silver is trying to play it safe and not make the first move
Agreed, he doesn't want to open that can of worms but cap circumvention is worse than tanking...
One could fairly argue that tanking is a conspiracy to defraud fans. It's intentionally throwing games. I think cap circumvention is wrong too but is it worse than running a con game on fans?
Fans know tanking is a thing. And often agree with it as their best chance to improve the team.
I don't agree it's worse, or equal to, cap circumvention.
#YES. Bring Buddy back!
I love Buddy and am sorry to see him go. He got caught in the unfortunate environment we have where salary matching can force teams to trade guys they like.
But I was a #NO. He just wasn't around long enough, though I will always be grateful for game 7 and his sending the Rockets home as losers. He'll at least get an honorable mention from me.
#YES - in a short time he brought us a lot of joy and #Game 7 was absolutely iconic!! Will miss him on our team!
#YES
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Highsmith dream is over. He signed a multi year deal with the Suns.