Steph can't win without a stacked team. "What about 2015" you say? Well, that doesn't count because LeBron didn't have multiple All-Star teammates around him. What? No, "having multiple All-Star teammates" is totally not the same thing as having a stacked team. When LeBron James has only won championships on teams where he has multiple All-Star teammates or, in the case of the most meaningless title in the modern era (bubble title) one MVP-caliber teammate, it is evidence of his greatness. When Steph wins titles with multiple All-Star teammates, it is because he just can't hack it on his own. This has been made so abundantly clear to me by NBA punditry, there cannot be another explanation.
Seriously, WTF. People out here acting like LeBron and Kawhi have just dragged these booty teams to the Finals and won on their own once they're there, which is super rich given how quick-trigger the injury excuse for 2015 is. If LeBron was the player everyone pretends Steph has to be "to protect his legacy" that wouldn't have mattered. Hell, he would have won the title with Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram and not needed AD to come save him. Turns out you need good teammates to win it all. Go figure.
As far as the Blazers go, lol. How many times do the Dubs have to roll this squad in the playoffs before people figure out they're pretenders? Dame talks a LOT about "sending guys home" for a dude who's never played for a title (probably because CJ McCollum is like, the 3rd or 4th best player on a real contender, not the 2nd) Do more than get waxed in the WCF while Steph averages 30+ then I can take you seriously, Blazers.
(Hey LGW! Stoked to be here, this season has already been fun as hell and I can't wait to see how it develops. This team's potential is really, really high, just missing cohesion more than anything and that will come with time.)
Awesome, just awesome! Is it agreed this doesn't happen without defensive all-star DGreen the court? Struck me strange that all Lacob could think to say to Steph was something to the effect of "do you have anything left for tomorrow"....billionaire nerves?
Well-said, Duby. Even fans don't realize what they've got in Steph Curry. And the critics can kick rocks -- or watch the James Harden highlights on a loop.
Lost in the rigmarole about Frye's dumb comment and the dimwits on social media is the amount of disrespect the team has been coming in for. I think The Athletic had us at 27 in their power ranking after the first loss, writing in stuff like 'with their only win against a Warriors team no one believes in anymore'. Others haven't been as bad, but there's just a ton of triumphalist celebration about the death of the dynasty from the punditry that's off the charts.
Anyway, one to remember for sure from Curry, and one to silence the boo birds for at least one day. Let's hope he's able to be effective enough tonight to get a win against the Kings. It's tough going from that kind of high point to being back in a game, for the 3rd time in four days, right after. I like our (his) chances though.
imagine a Steph Curry who gets to the line for 15 shots a night!
62 points on 31 shots is fairly efficient.... Just imagine if he had been "on" from the 3 point line. He missed a few wide open shots in the first half.
Duby, quick question; will my subscription automatically renew on the renewal date, or, do I have to do anything. Went into Substack, and my info is current....
Steph can't win without a stacked team. "What about 2015" you say? Well, that doesn't count because LeBron didn't have multiple All-Star teammates around him. What? No, "having multiple All-Star teammates" is totally not the same thing as having a stacked team. When LeBron James has only won championships on teams where he has multiple All-Star teammates or, in the case of the most meaningless title in the modern era (bubble title) one MVP-caliber teammate, it is evidence of his greatness. When Steph wins titles with multiple All-Star teammates, it is because he just can't hack it on his own. This has been made so abundantly clear to me by NBA punditry, there cannot be another explanation.
Seriously, WTF. People out here acting like LeBron and Kawhi have just dragged these booty teams to the Finals and won on their own once they're there, which is super rich given how quick-trigger the injury excuse for 2015 is. If LeBron was the player everyone pretends Steph has to be "to protect his legacy" that wouldn't have mattered. Hell, he would have won the title with Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram and not needed AD to come save him. Turns out you need good teammates to win it all. Go figure.
As far as the Blazers go, lol. How many times do the Dubs have to roll this squad in the playoffs before people figure out they're pretenders? Dame talks a LOT about "sending guys home" for a dude who's never played for a title (probably because CJ McCollum is like, the 3rd or 4th best player on a real contender, not the 2nd) Do more than get waxed in the WCF while Steph averages 30+ then I can take you seriously, Blazers.
(Hey LGW! Stoked to be here, this season has already been fun as hell and I can't wait to see how it develops. This team's potential is really, really high, just missing cohesion more than anything and that will come with time.)
Stephen Curry Named Western Conference Player of the Week: https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/stephen-curry-player-of-the-week-20210104.
I'm shocked, shocked! Not that shocked.
Someday this guy will be known for more than being Seth's brother :-p
Awesome, just awesome! Is it agreed this doesn't happen without defensive all-star DGreen the court? Struck me strange that all Lacob could think to say to Steph was something to the effect of "do you have anything left for tomorrow"....billionaire nerves?
Just reading Dray's quotes from after the game, I realize that I love this man. Dude's just a rock.
Well-said, Duby. Even fans don't realize what they've got in Steph Curry. And the critics can kick rocks -- or watch the James Harden highlights on a loop.
Lost in the rigmarole about Frye's dumb comment and the dimwits on social media is the amount of disrespect the team has been coming in for. I think The Athletic had us at 27 in their power ranking after the first loss, writing in stuff like 'with their only win against a Warriors team no one believes in anymore'. Others haven't been as bad, but there's just a ton of triumphalist celebration about the death of the dynasty from the punditry that's off the charts.
Anyway, one to remember for sure from Curry, and one to silence the boo birds for at least one day. Let's hope he's able to be effective enough tonight to get a win against the Kings. It's tough going from that kind of high point to being back in a game, for the 3rd time in four days, right after. I like our (his) chances though.
imagine a Steph Curry who gets to the line for 15 shots a night!
62 points on 31 shots is fairly efficient.... Just imagine if he had been "on" from the 3 point line. He missed a few wide open shots in the first half.
Duby, quick question; will my subscription automatically renew on the renewal date, or, do I have to do anything. Went into Substack, and my info is current....
Very nice write-up. Thanks.