Doesn't look like this has been posted before. Seems like balanced preview although I still suspect that our passes will get picked apart. To me, the key will be the defensive end. If we execute defensively as we have recently and don't get called for fouls, I think we have excellent chance of winning.
I think our defense will probably be even better in the playoffs since we have a propensity to foul and refs tend to hold their whistle more in the playoffs.
A little too early for the draft but this guy looks like a good fit. Don't know what pick he's projected at but it never hurts to have another long forward that moves well without the ball on this team.
He’s definitely the “3rd Jalen” in this draft, but with the emergence of JP3, he might actually be the best fit of the 3. Especially if Kelly O moves on.
tl;dr: Steph is the first player to "score his age" at age 32 (this stat is a little BBRef-specific based on when in the season they count a player's age)
For fun, out of Knicks, Hawks, Mavs, Trailblazers (some of the teams with slightly better records than the Warriors), how do they stack up with each other if they were all missing their top 1 player? How does this narrowed collection of teams, minus their top 1 star, compare to a Steph-less Warriors?
One other thing; with the Warriors, we don't have to guess. They had a max contract point guard to replace Curry for most of last season. The results weren't good.
The Knicks without Randall are worse, but probably not a bottom dweller. It would depend a lot on how Toppin would develop as a starter. The Hawks have a pretty balanced team. You could remove John Collins, for example, and they would still be pretty good if not a playoff team. The Trailblazers without Lillard, and the Mas without Doncic are similar to the Warriors without Steph, probably bottom dwellers. That isn't really a surprise, winning teams are constructed around a couple of elite players.
Daniel San, that's a wonderful article for us dubs fans, it reads like a great short story. All the LGW authors, all with unique styles, are worthy of every praise.
They seemed to have regained the 'killer instinct' and are backing it up with 'execution'. Can't go wrong with these factors in play. We can see how fired up Steph and Dray are. So can the other teams! I like our chances but no guarantees. Underdoggies all the way.
I would think there is a real chance for Steph in the MVP race. He accelerated his game in the latter part of the season and is definitely the best player on the floor, at the moment. The only drawback is the team's #8 position. Does it matter in the MVP race?
A lot of the talking heads have had their 'come to Jesus' moment and are saying that Curry is the MVP without a doubt. Feels late to me, but if he somehow gets it, I guess I'll give them so credit.
It honestly shouldn't anymore. These MVP rules are BS and are never clear anyway. I honestly do not care who wins, we ALL KNOW who the real MVP is. Steph and Dray with a chip on their shoulder is the best version of the two, I cannot fuckin wait for Wednesday and then the real playoffs
I don’t expect Steph to win but the Steph that has something to prove overlaps pretty well with Super Saiyan Steph, so all good for heading into the playoffs :)
I misread a stat. They're actually .450 without him for his career. Still not very impressive but less applicable for this year.
In comparison the Warriors are .347 without Curry since 14-15.
In terms of this season, the Warriors are 2-7 when he doesn't play.
Do the Nuggets really play .222 ball if Jokic rests this year? If so, then Jamal Murray isn't very impressive and all the talk about how much Jokic carried them when Murray went down doesn't hold water.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2021-nba-play-in-preview-lakers-big-dilemma-vs-stephen-currys-warriors-all-eyes-on-celtics-jayson-tatum/
Doesn't look like this has been posted before. Seems like balanced preview although I still suspect that our passes will get picked apart. To me, the key will be the defensive end. If we execute defensively as we have recently and don't get called for fouls, I think we have excellent chance of winning.
I think our defense will probably be even better in the playoffs since we have a propensity to foul and refs tend to hold their whistle more in the playoffs.
Rich Eisen says Steph is the NBA MVP "Period. End of Story": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0rV7Fv388A
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-vs-lakers-predictions-nba-play-in-tournament-picks-as-stephen-curry-looks-to-knock-off-lebron-james/
"Only three of our eight experts picked Stephen Curry and the Warriors to beat LeBron James' Lakers"
Okay, but you could also write:
"Almost half of our eight experts picked Stephen Curry and the Warriors to beat LeBron James' Lakers"
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-awards-breaking-down-steph-currys-mvp-case-tyrese-haliburton-vs-anthony-edwards-for-rookie-of-the-year/
For espn only 1 out of 16 chose warriors lol
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31463086/nba-playoffs-2021-experts-predictions-play-round-1
Since ESPN [aka the Lebron a$$ kissers] completely wrote the Dubs off before the season started, I think our chances are pretty good then. LOL
A little too early for the draft but this guy looks like a good fit. Don't know what pick he's projected at but it never hurts to have another long forward that moves well without the ball on this team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1J5fZayYrY
The FT% really worries me. I want a knockdown shooter and Johnson won't be that.
Seems like Jalen Johnson has a lot of fans here.
He’s definitely the “3rd Jalen” in this draft, but with the emergence of JP3, he might actually be the best fit of the 3. Especially if Kelly O moves on.
Would be a good pick at 6 or 7.
Here's a fun link from The Ringer: https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22521616/imageLikeEmbed.png from the article: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/5/18/22441173/nba-play-in-tournament-playoffs-los-angeles-lakers.
tl;dr: Steph is the first player to "score his age" at age 32 (this stat is a little BBRef-specific based on when in the season they count a player's age)
Wonderful article about JTA that I don’t think I’ve seen shared here: https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/A-Mexican-American-tribute-to-Warriors-Juan-16182881.php?IPID=SFGate-HP-CP-Spotlight
https://deadspin.com/steph-curry-rides-historic-hot-streak-into-play-in-tour-1846913161
Should we have an Eastern Conference watch thread?
For fun, out of Knicks, Hawks, Mavs, Trailblazers (some of the teams with slightly better records than the Warriors), how do they stack up with each other if they were all missing their top 1 player? How does this narrowed collection of teams, minus their top 1 star, compare to a Steph-less Warriors?
One other thing; with the Warriors, we don't have to guess. They had a max contract point guard to replace Curry for most of last season. The results weren't good.
Yikes I blocked that from memory. At first I was like, point guard sucked last season, who could’ve deserved max contract?? And THEN I remembered...
The Knicks without Randall are worse, but probably not a bottom dweller. It would depend a lot on how Toppin would develop as a starter. The Hawks have a pretty balanced team. You could remove John Collins, for example, and they would still be pretty good if not a playoff team. The Trailblazers without Lillard, and the Mas without Doncic are similar to the Warriors without Steph, probably bottom dwellers. That isn't really a surprise, winning teams are constructed around a couple of elite players.
Daniel San, that's a wonderful article for us dubs fans, it reads like a great short story. All the LGW authors, all with unique styles, are worthy of every praise.
This is why we subscribe to LGW. Best warriors forum of all time!!!...
now about those gifs...
Thank you, and how did you know I was the Karate Kid?? 😁
Daniel San is short for Daniel San Sangre de Oro, the patron saint of gold bloodedness.
Dude!
All of us Daniels are the Karate Kid 🥋
We will all ignore what a liability Daniel San is in Cobra Kai...
That Samantha larusso be fuckin up everything tho
We are very lucky
They seemed to have regained the 'killer instinct' and are backing it up with 'execution'. Can't go wrong with these factors in play. We can see how fired up Steph and Dray are. So can the other teams! I like our chances but no guarantees. Underdoggies all the way.
I would think there is a real chance for Steph in the MVP race. He accelerated his game in the latter part of the season and is definitely the best player on the floor, at the moment. The only drawback is the team's #8 position. Does it matter in the MVP race?
A lot of the talking heads have had their 'come to Jesus' moment and are saying that Curry is the MVP without a doubt. Feels late to me, but if he somehow gets it, I guess I'll give them so credit.
Same thing happened with Tom Brady. I knew he was the 🐐 8 games into that undefeated season
It absolutely matters. Or at least, has always mattered, historically.
I’m assuming it ends up #1 Jokic, #2 Curry. Strong cases can be made for either.
I’m feeling Curry gets second as well.
It honestly shouldn't anymore. These MVP rules are BS and are never clear anyway. I honestly do not care who wins, we ALL KNOW who the real MVP is. Steph and Dray with a chip on their shoulder is the best version of the two, I cannot fuckin wait for Wednesday and then the real playoffs
I don’t expect Steph to win but the Steph that has something to prove overlaps pretty well with Super Saiyan Steph, so all good for heading into the playoffs :)
Remember what he said “I have more to accomplish, but nothing to prove. (Love that)
He has a very good role model attitude.
So apparently KCP is the latest in a long line of “Steph Curry Stoppers”. Here’s hoping Steph sticks a stake in that narrative.
I'm really curious about who will be Rachel Nichols' pick for MVP....
😬
I’m assuming Jokic. Unless I’m missing something?
One of the explanations she gave on why she voted for KD as FMVP was that LeBron had said Durant was the difference maker in the series.
https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/status/1005549865500270592
So I'm wondering if LeBron's opinion in Steph might influence her vote...
(I'm sorry, mine was such a petty comment, but i needed to say it)
I also meant to say that i loved reading this article! ❤️
She can never go wrong with Bron 😂
And now, here's the Lakers stats after the regular season:
Offense:
22 in points scored (109.5)
7 in points in paint!!!!!!!! (50.0)
11 in fastbreak points (13.3)
24 in offensive efficiency
12 in shooting % (47.2%)
21 in three point % (35.4%)
13 in two point % (53.9%)
14 in off. rebound % (22.5%)
4 in def. rebound % !!!!!!!!!!!!! (79.7%)
7 in total rebound % !!!!!!! (51.5%)
8 in opponent blocks!!!!! (4.5)
26 in opponent steals (8.2)
15 in assists (24.7)
28 in turnovers (15.2)
Defense:
2 in points allowed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (106.8)
19 in opponent points in paint (48.3)
16 in opponent fastbreak points (12.2)
1 in defensive efficiency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8 in opponent shooting % !!!!!! (46.0%)
4 in opponent three point % !!!!!!!!!!!! (35.2%)
9 in opponent two point % !!!! (52.4%)
5 in blocks!!!!!!!!!!! (5.4)
11 in steals (7.8)
13 in opponent assists (24.7)
4 in opponent turnovers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (15.2)
Nuggets without Jokic: .450
Warriors without Steph: .222
I don't understand your point, could you explain what you mean? Jokic played all 72 games this year.
(One of the arguments being given for Jokic to win the MVP is that he played in all 72 games this year.)
I misread a stat. They're actually .450 without him for his career. Still not very impressive but less applicable for this year.
In comparison the Warriors are .347 without Curry since 14-15.
In terms of this season, the Warriors are 2-7 when he doesn't play.
Do the Nuggets really play .222 ball if Jokic rests this year? If so, then Jamal Murray isn't very impressive and all the talk about how much Jokic carried them when Murray went down doesn't hold water.