I like both guys and wish them well. In at least one definition of Warriors for Life, that apparently qualifies.
That said, I wouldn't consider either guy a Warrior for life by my own internal sense of what that would mean. Cook just never did enough to be a Warrior for life. And Bazemore might have qualified for me, but this last episode really stung. It's not just that he went to another team. It's that he turned down more money and years to play for the Lakers, saying that he wanted to play for a championship. That was just a bit too much for me. Why not say you've loved your time in the Bay but have a chance to compete for a starting job in LA? I could have lived with that. But the way he did it felt like a dis -- like your ex- leaving you for another guy and explaining why by saying that she just really wanted to be in a relationship that had a chance to lead to marriage. You'd feel like she was never serious about you -- and that's bound to leave a bad taste.
Surprised Baze is not getting the love I had thought he would. Are people only judging him by his most recent stint? His first time around he was the one creating the joy that we have all been blessed with during this run. He was the heart before Draymond. He helped to create the Steph we know of today, back when he was just viewed as a glass ankled, no defense, gimmick shooter who Nike thought was named Steven. I will always be grateful to him for creating joy where there was none.
Neither WFL. But I liked both guys energy and enthusiasm despite each spending a great deal of time on the bench (Baze last season excluded).
Want them to do well. I think I’ll always be a little confused as to the real reasons Baze left. Larger role makes sense, joining a stronger contender doesn’t…I wonder if its something as simple as his wife prefers LA and he didn’t want to drop her in it? I guess we will never know.
Just had a funny thought: The next generation of Curry family basketball star may not be Canyon. I am not sure Ayesha was that much of an athlete. I think it might be Damion and Sydel's kid ...
Neither as WFL. Didn’t do enough to deserve the honor. Baze - I’d root against because seems like he snubbed us for the hated Lakers. So answer is “poorly.” Cook I’d want to see play well because I liked him as a player, good attitude, and I’m rooting for him to make a comeback.
Had to think it over... "Well" for Baze. The decision would've been a lot easier if he hadn't gone to the Lakers of all teams but those celebrations were legendary (was hoping he would bring them back last year).
"Don't care" for for Cook. Nothing against the guy... always just seemed like he was brought on specifically to give KD a buddy on the team.
I don't care about either one. Cook is out of the league after being barely into it, and Bazemore defected. Hard to believe he would pass up a dubnation WFL title just to chase a ring.
Nope. Don't care. No longer acknowledging said player as a Warrior. He left $ on the table to join the enemy. At least Cook was a supportive teammate and hit some big shots during the game against TOR in the finals.
Bazemore ruined it for me by ditching Curry for less money to go to the Lakers. And the current roster has a clear need for a player like Bazemore, he probably would have started. Leaving under those circumstances for that money to that team has severed any goodwill I had for him. If you would have asked me a year ago it would have been one of the easiest HWFLs of the series.
I definitely root for Cook to play well whenever I see him so I guess that's a yes for me.
No for both, Baze is a 🐍 extra negative points for being an anti-vaxxer.
I like both guys and wish them well. In at least one definition of Warriors for Life, that apparently qualifies.
That said, I wouldn't consider either guy a Warrior for life by my own internal sense of what that would mean. Cook just never did enough to be a Warrior for life. And Bazemore might have qualified for me, but this last episode really stung. It's not just that he went to another team. It's that he turned down more money and years to play for the Lakers, saying that he wanted to play for a championship. That was just a bit too much for me. Why not say you've loved your time in the Bay but have a chance to compete for a starting job in LA? I could have lived with that. But the way he did it felt like a dis -- like your ex- leaving you for another guy and explaining why by saying that she just really wanted to be in a relationship that had a chance to lead to marriage. You'd feel like she was never serious about you -- and that's bound to leave a bad taste.
Surprised Baze is not getting the love I had thought he would. Are people only judging him by his most recent stint? His first time around he was the one creating the joy that we have all been blessed with during this run. He was the heart before Draymond. He helped to create the Steph we know of today, back when he was just viewed as a glass ankled, no defense, gimmick shooter who Nike thought was named Steven. I will always be grateful to him for creating joy where there was none.
Neither WFL. But I liked both guys energy and enthusiasm despite each spending a great deal of time on the bench (Baze last season excluded).
Want them to do well. I think I’ll always be a little confused as to the real reasons Baze left. Larger role makes sense, joining a stronger contender doesn’t…I wonder if its something as simple as his wife prefers LA and he didn’t want to drop her in it? I guess we will never know.
Just had a funny thought: The next generation of Curry family basketball star may not be Canyon. I am not sure Ayesha was that much of an athlete. I think it might be Damion and Sydel's kid ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsBGF1fjXvY
The difference in our offense from 15/16 vs last year
Baze, just for being the victim of the popcorn prank by the team. Carl Landry, RJ, JJack, Andris (!) etc...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hYVkazLiZY
Neither as WFL. Didn’t do enough to deserve the honor. Baze - I’d root against because seems like he snubbed us for the hated Lakers. So answer is “poorly.” Cook I’d want to see play well because I liked him as a player, good attitude, and I’m rooting for him to make a comeback.
No, I don't know them, and even if I did, they play with LeGM
I heard they call them Bazeless and Cock Poo at my house
Don't care X2. X4 if I could.
Had to think it over... "Well" for Baze. The decision would've been a lot easier if he hadn't gone to the Lakers of all teams but those celebrations were legendary (was hoping he would bring them back last year).
"Don't care" for for Cook. Nothing against the guy... always just seemed like he was brought on specifically to give KD a buddy on the team.
I don't care about either one. Cook is out of the league after being barely into it, and Bazemore defected. Hard to believe he would pass up a dubnation WFL title just to chase a ring.
OT: Don't you guys think a POR/PHI deal is inevitable at this point? It's the only one that makes sense for both teams considering their situations.
Nope. Don't care. No longer acknowledging said player as a Warrior. He left $ on the table to join the enemy. At least Cook was a supportive teammate and hit some big shots during the game against TOR in the finals.
Baze def stabbed his folk legend status in the lower spine by turn coating to be LeGM’s ball boy. For LESS $.
Sigh. I’d say no to both though I like both.
Bazemore ruined it for me by ditching Curry for less money to go to the Lakers. And the current roster has a clear need for a player like Bazemore, he probably would have started. Leaving under those circumstances for that money to that team has severed any goodwill I had for him. If you would have asked me a year ago it would have been one of the easiest HWFLs of the series.
I definitely root for Cook to play well whenever I see him so I guess that's a yes for me.