Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images We’re cheating and not counting Brock Purdy for obvious reasons The previous two draft classes from the 49ers were without a first round pick. Drake Jackson was selected toward the end of the second round in 2022, while the Niners didn’t have a selection until the 80s in 2023. When that’s the case, immediate … [Read more...] about Which draft class will be more productive this year: Ji’Ayir Brown and the rookies, or Drake Jackson and ‘22?
Archives for May 2023
49ers 90-in-90: Kevin Givens is solid and steady
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today is defensive tackle Kevin Givens Kevin Givens enters the 2023 season as an important rotational player and depth piece at defensive tackle. The Penn State graduate is valued by the organization, evidenced by how … [Read more...] about 49ers 90-in-90: Kevin Givens is solid and steady
Bucks pass on hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as head coach
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images The Bucks are hiring Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin to lead Giannis and co. Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson will not be leading the charge for the Milwaukee Bucks. According to a recent report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks intend to hire Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin to … [Read more...] about Bucks pass on hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as head coach
Warriors workout six NBA Draft prospects
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Golden State Warriors held workouts for six 2023 NBA Draft prospects earlier this week, according to a report by Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Slater reported the names of all six players. Draft workout for the Warriors in SF today*Julian Strawther (Gonzaga)*Coleman Hawkins (Illinois)*Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana)*Kendric Davis … [Read more...] about Warriors workout six NBA Draft prospects
Lakers writer thinks Dubs among ‘top two or three’ destinations for LeBron
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images In a radio appearance on KNBR, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha acknowledged that the Dubs could be a fit for LeBron James. The idea of LeBron James donning a Golden State Warriors jersey still feels like a figment of my imagination. Frankly, until James and Warriors CEO Joe Lacob greet Dub Nation in an introductory press conference, … [Read more...] about Lakers writer thinks Dubs among ‘top two or three’ destinations for LeBron