The Golden State Warriors are now headed off to Atlanta, but every season the guys will circle the Miami Heat game, often coupled by the NBA schedulers with the Orlando Magic game. The above the clickable video shows you why. The newly dubbed FTX Arena (fka American Airlines Center) in Miami features a loud, diverse crowd with perhaps the funniest mascot — his name is Burnie — … [Read more...] about Warriors in Miami: behind-the-scenes with Floyd Mayweather, Usain Bolt (and Coach K in SF)
Wiggins x Kuminga dynamics (Miami postgame transcripts +more)
Below is the transcript from the Golden State Warriors’ postgame interviews after the win at the Miami Heat, with Steve Kerr, Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole and Damion Lee. The whole video shebang including the Miami side is here:Some observations and opinions:• Wiggins brushed off a question about a comparison of Kuminga’s development to his own. I took that as … [Read more...] about Wiggins x Kuminga dynamics (Miami postgame transcripts +more)
Iguodala, Wiseman, Draymond x Scottie Pippen, Damion Lee, new starters
Below are transcripts from Golden State Warriors morning shootaround and pregame before facing the Atlanta Hawks. Apparently only Steve Kerr spoke at morning shootaround. Nate McMillan made a great reference to Scottie Pippen for Draymond Green, not only defensively but also obviously from the offensive side. The video above is clickable. We’ll have more videos later including … [Read more...] about Iguodala, Wiseman, Draymond x Scottie Pippen, Damion Lee, new starters
Kerr & Spoelstra pregame: Jordan Poole, Draymond / Adebayo, Warriors’ defense 27th
From Steve Kerr and Erik Spoelstra pregame before Golden State Warriors at Miami Heat, where Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Otto Porter are set for rest. Heavy praise was heaped onto Jordan Poole. Bam Adebayo was also compared to Draymond.STEVE• Guys resting: “…making sure (guys who have been injured) are getting the care they need…not subjecting them to risk. These … [Read more...] about Kerr & Spoelstra pregame: Jordan Poole, Draymond / Adebayo, Warriors’ defense 27th
Gary Payton II will play at Orlando: “He need me, he got me”; Klay b2b?
The ability to squat down in s defensive stance has been the issue for Gary Payton II. (NBAE/Getty)Gary Payton II will play basketball tonight. How many minutes will Steve Kerr play him? “He need me, he got me,” quipped Payton at morning shootaround before the Golden State Warriors take on the Orlando Magic at Amway Center tonight. More takeaways:• Draymond Green is expected to … [Read more...] about Gary Payton II will play at Orlando: “He need me, he got me”; Klay b2b?