New thing: “299” seems to be a designation of a super-deep graduate class when it comes to the numbering system of most colleges, so I’m calling these articles “GSW299” from now on to denote that it really does require some foundational knowledge of the NBA. Usually this means having a pretty good grasp of team salary cap tables. The best way to do this is to go look at all 30 … [Read more...] about GSW299: Fyi the Wiggins trade talk is the third timeline
Brooklyn the new DubNation hotspot?
Wow, Brooklyn seemed fun. Has it vaulted up the charts in terms of great destinations for Warriors fans, has it always been there, or does it take the (new) identity of Jonathan Kuminga carrying the team for the meat of the game (4/22 on team threes 😱) with Stephen Curry closing in GOAT fashion — and digest the behind-the-scenes video below, he truly did carry an aura of … [Read more...] about Brooklyn the new DubNation hotspot?
My theory as to the “head-scratching” referee calls and “only 6 FTs” among Steph Curry’s 60
Is tapping Trae Young on his right shoulder with your left arm three times, as Jonathan Kuminga did to pick up his fifth personal, a rulebook foul? Technically, I would have to say yes. Would it be called in a playoff series? Probably not. Should it be called in a playoff series? No. Should it be called on the playground? Never. Not unless you want to be verbally emasculated by … [Read more...] about My theory as to the “head-scratching” referee calls and “only 6 FTs” among Steph Curry’s 60
Memphis “grind”: Kuminga “figured it out”, Podziemski’s 0 turnovers, Kerr’s talk with Quinonez, Draymond x Lacob info
A lot to be proud of from the win in Memphis. Here’s a list of things that happened that caught my eye, in no particular order:• Brandin Podziemski said he was “more proud of the zero turnovers, rather than the 14 assists.” I love that he can literally be setting an example on the turnover issue for one of the GOATs, Stephen Curry, who incidentally did not take the podium after … [Read more...] about Memphis “grind”: Kuminga “figured it out”, Podziemski’s 0 turnovers, Kerr’s talk with Quinonez, Draymond x Lacob info
Steph Curry confirms simplifying the offense “probably last week”
As you might already know, I suggested after the Christmas Game that getting the ball to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson might be better served with an adjustment to include Jonathan Kuminga.And then when I realized that the franchise’s ecosystem had total buy-in from top to bottom — and that this way of doing this for the past decade might take some time to humanly steer the … [Read more...] about Steph Curry confirms simplifying the offense “probably last week”