LeBron had the best Finals ever, Curry had a pathetic Finals, Kyrie went nuts, Draymond was suspended for a game, Harrison Barnes (who KEVIN DURANT!!! is replacing) didn't show up, and yet that Finals still went right down to the wire.
I was always hoping he'd wind up proving me wrong because he's a likable guy, but Barnes appears to be validating my (and many Warriors fans') worst fears. He shot less than 30% in the preseason and still didn't appear to have much of a basketball IQ at all.
He's still young, but I just don't see much of a ceiling with him at all.
Why Bogut is missed. 9 offensive rebounds for SA at the half, and a 30-17 rebounding edge. Plus about 10 shots made 5 feet or less from the basket for the Spurs.
that degree of hot/cold is brutal. His games 5, 6, 7 were a huge reason GS choked away that series. Easily the worst player on the court. Draymond Green being a pimp papered over just how bad he was. Kerr should have benched him or told him to go out there and rebound, play defense and pass the rock to Curry/Klay/Green.
Rampant turnovers, outrebounded, nearly a 3-1 FT disparity... there's at least one of these per season for GS against SA (and often 3). It just so happens to be the first game of the year.
Rampant turnovers, outrebounded, nearly a 3-1 FT disparity... there's at least one of these per season for GS against SA (and often 3). It just so happens to be the first game of the year.
No to make too much out of one game or anything, but from what I see so far he'd have been the 11th man last year for the Warriors. Defense has been a huge part of their success, and being average to slightly above average at rebounding helped too.
I don't think the Spurs could ordinarily count on that many barely-beat-the-shot clock and buzzer threes, for example. They hit some contested ones and low percentage ones, and the Warriors missed ones they'd normally hit.
The FT disparity doesn't worry me much... that's just in the Warriors DNA, and Durant should probably just kiss his frequent trips to the line goodbye. But the offensive rebounds and layup lines were concerning. Pachulia won't last long if he can't get his shit together in that area.
Santa, what are your thoughts on Barkley saying Klay is the best player on the team?
I don't think he has the consistency or the multidimensionality to be the best player on the team. He's streaky, and when he's struggling to score, he doesn't compensate by facilitating or rebounding.
They're gonna need him to do more of the latter this year if last night is any indication.
LeBron had the best Finals ever, Curry had a pathetic Finals, Kyrie went nuts, Draymond was suspended for a game, Harrison Barnes (who KEVIN DURANT!!! is replacing) didn't show up, and yet that Finals still went right down to the wire.
I was always hoping he'd wind up proving me wrong because he's a likable guy, but Barnes appears to be validating my (and many Warriors fans') worst fears. He shot less than 30% in the preseason and still didn't appear to have much of a basketball IQ at all.
He's still young, but I just don't see much of a ceiling with him at all.
I love it.
Loving this win. 129-100. Bam, baby.
The FT disparity doesn't worry me much... that's just in the Warriors DNA, and Durant should probably just kiss his frequent trips to the line goodbye. But the offensive rebounds and layup lines were concerning. Pachulia won't last long if he can't get his shit together in that area.
Loving this win. 129-100. Bam, baby.
Bertans?
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on the SAS bench looked pretty good there.
Loving this win. 129-100. Bam, baby.
Bertans?
Yeah. Hit a three. Looked good.
Santa, what are your thoughts on Barkley saying Klay is the best player on the team?
Santa, what are your thoughts on Barkley saying Klay is the best player on the team?
I don't think he has the consistency or the multidimensionality to be the best player on the team. He's streaky, and when he's struggling to score, he doesn't compensate by facilitating or rebounding.
They're gonna need him to do more of the latter this year if last night is any indication.
MDA offense = 9 assists for James Harden in the FIRST QUARTER vs. Lakers.
16 rebounds
5 assists
7 steals
4 blocks
41 minutes (and they still lost somehow)
16 rebounds
5 assists
7 steals
4 blocks
41 minutes (and they still lost somehow)
I know Osi is happy. That's his boy.
But seriously, I do think going from him to Mike Brown may also be a downgrade.