I mean, we’re 7-9. Assume three bad losses had gone the other way. We’d be 10-6 and no one would be all that worried, nor calling for change. Of note: to the extent that there is a mob with pitchforks calling for change, I have to admit my barn no longer even has its pitchfork; because I sit with it by my side at all times in the house, at the ready ….
I have a proposal for the NBA: make the refs whistles taste horrible. If the refs have to suffer every time they put the thing in their mouth they might hesitate to make all those bs calls.
Less Wiseman + More DDV = Less Bad Bench. Still needs to be improved for a championship contender but this bench would not have gone 0-5 on the road trip.
*By bench I mean when Curry sits.
EDIT: Also I see what Hartenstein's fiance means, what's the point of signing Hartenstein if you aren't going to take advantage of his passing ability.
The Knicks decided to double Klay from the beginning of the game and his response was making the right pass and scoring a bunch of points to get a nice early cushion. Was Thibs the coach, or still watching every Bulls game, when Klay went for the 3 point record against the bulls or something?
It’s pretty clear that teams are going to guard Klay no matter what this season, if he’s cold they want to keep him that way, and if he’s hot they are toast. Curry will have room to operate with the starters. Klay is part of the answer.
It's pretty clear that the Warriors are implementing the "lightyears ahead" strategy of being just good enough in the regular season to sneak into the playin at which point they take off their fake glasses and street clothes and turn back into Superteam. This "two goal line" approach let's them contend for a championship *and* be in the lottery for the slim, but non-zero, chance at drafting Wembanyama. Even if they lose the Wembanyama stakes, they still end up with a lottery pick. Of course they can't admit to deliberately throwing games. That's my story and I'm sticking to it every time the Warriors blow a winnable game.
During, pregame, Kerr talked about Moses not getting playing time. Sandwiched between saying that it's a numbers thing (i.e. he is behind vets in pecking order of playable minutes), Kerr said "Mosses can't have turnovers by doing things like shoveling the pass in the paint. TOVs are for Steph and Dray because they handle ball alot (😃). He needs to kick it out or make a bounce pass. Also he needs to defend w/o fouling".
Following is just my thought:
We don't see it this way but I think Kerr considers Lamb a vet as compared to young fellas since Lamb played four years in college. Kerr isn't looking at where someone was picked in draft or if someone went undrafted. He is giving "vets" bit more rope. Basically, while Dubs are in the hole, what can you provide to team today and that's why JMG and Lamb are getting minutes. Hopefully that changes when (and if) we are comfortably positioned in WC seeding.
It may not be a large sample size... but over the last 6 games since Kerr rejiggered the rotation, the Warriors have a 107.3 defensive rating (6th in the league) and a +6.4 net rating (3rd best).
JaMychal Green said the team had a great team meeting this morning: "We addressed the elephants in the room... we had that conversation and it was much needed.
From Klay in postgame “I keep up a lot on Dub Nation HQ. You seen that site lately? Gosh. It’s been motivating, very motivating. We got some people — I’m not gonna name any names. You know who you are.”
Klay Thompson said he “watched a lot of film” and he and Draymond Green had an honest conversation this morning. Led to more patient shot selection tonight.
Klay (on Players only meeting this morning) - "Very constructive meeting. Dray held the floor. He is such a great motivator". Also "Had a great meeting with Dray this morning ". Also "I think this morning was incredible time of growth for this team"
Postgame party thread: Warriors take care of business and cruise against the Knicks
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/klay-thompsons-life-changing-trip-warriors-assistant-bruce-frasers-home?amp
Tyrese Maxey: out 3-4 weeks with a foot fracture
Desmond Bane: will be reevaluated in 2-3 weeks with a sprained right big toe
Ja Morant: week-to-week with a sprained left foot
Crossing fingers for continued health of our Warriors…
(Disclaimer: The following is a nod to the long history of “inappropriate” limericks and their important role in literature.)
When Klay’s shooting well I’m delighted,
Some might say I’m sexually excited,
But poor shot selection,
Deflates any erection,
I know mine had certainly subsided
I mean, we’re 7-9. Assume three bad losses had gone the other way. We’d be 10-6 and no one would be all that worried, nor calling for change. Of note: to the extent that there is a mob with pitchforks calling for change, I have to admit my barn no longer even has its pitchfork; because I sit with it by my side at all times in the house, at the ready ….
I have a proposal for the NBA: make the refs whistles taste horrible. If the refs have to suffer every time they put the thing in their mouth they might hesitate to make all those bs calls.
Pre-garbage time bench* in the Phoenix game: -1
Pre-garbage time bench in the Knicks game: +0
Less Wiseman + More DDV = Less Bad Bench. Still needs to be improved for a championship contender but this bench would not have gone 0-5 on the road trip.
*By bench I mean when Curry sits.
EDIT: Also I see what Hartenstein's fiance means, what's the point of signing Hartenstein if you aren't going to take advantage of his passing ability.
Home Cooking!
The Knicks decided to double Klay from the beginning of the game and his response was making the right pass and scoring a bunch of points to get a nice early cushion. Was Thibs the coach, or still watching every Bulls game, when Klay went for the 3 point record against the bulls or something?
It’s pretty clear that teams are going to guard Klay no matter what this season, if he’s cold they want to keep him that way, and if he’s hot they are toast. Curry will have room to operate with the starters. Klay is part of the answer.
It's pretty clear that the Warriors are implementing the "lightyears ahead" strategy of being just good enough in the regular season to sneak into the playin at which point they take off their fake glasses and street clothes and turn back into Superteam. This "two goal line" approach let's them contend for a championship *and* be in the lottery for the slim, but non-zero, chance at drafting Wembanyama. Even if they lose the Wembanyama stakes, they still end up with a lottery pick. Of course they can't admit to deliberately throwing games. That's my story and I'm sticking to it every time the Warriors blow a winnable game.
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/steph-curry-jordan-pooles-hilariously-memeable-reaction-foul-call?amp
During, pregame, Kerr talked about Moses not getting playing time. Sandwiched between saying that it's a numbers thing (i.e. he is behind vets in pecking order of playable minutes), Kerr said "Mosses can't have turnovers by doing things like shoveling the pass in the paint. TOVs are for Steph and Dray because they handle ball alot (😃). He needs to kick it out or make a bounce pass. Also he needs to defend w/o fouling".
Following is just my thought:
We don't see it this way but I think Kerr considers Lamb a vet as compared to young fellas since Lamb played four years in college. Kerr isn't looking at where someone was picked in draft or if someone went undrafted. He is giving "vets" bit more rope. Basically, while Dubs are in the hole, what can you provide to team today and that's why JMG and Lamb are getting minutes. Hopefully that changes when (and if) we are comfortably positioned in WC seeding.
It may not be a large sample size... but over the last 6 games since Kerr rejiggered the rotation, the Warriors have a 107.3 defensive rating (6th in the league) and a +6.4 net rating (3rd best).
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JaMychal Green said the team had a great team meeting this morning: "We addressed the elephants in the room... we had that conversation and it was much needed.
https://twitter.com/WarriorsMuse/status/1593847233396764673
Dating back to last season, the Warriors are 10-1 when Klay Thompson shoots 50% from the field.
From Klay in postgame “I keep up a lot on Dub Nation HQ. You seen that site lately? Gosh. It’s been motivating, very motivating. We got some people — I’m not gonna name any names. You know who you are.”
https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1593855986162286592
Klay Thompson said he “watched a lot of film” and he and Draymond Green had an honest conversation this morning. Led to more patient shot selection tonight.
Klay (on Players only meeting this morning) - "Very constructive meeting. Dray held the floor. He is such a great motivator". Also "Had a great meeting with Dray this morning ". Also "I think this morning was incredible time of growth for this team"
So demise of Dray's leadership is overblown?