Lol the left-hand side of this article’s photo — a YouTube auto-generated thumbnail from the Steve Kerr interview from practice on Monday before the Charlotte game — has Kerr grinning like Buddha.That’s fitting because he, with the help of the usual beatwriters, basically gave a masterclass on Jimmy Butler’s effect on the new Warriors identity.LetsGoWarriors.com is a … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler 101: Kerr’s masterclass on Warriors’ new identity
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Player grades: Warriors vs. Magic
Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Assessing every Golden State player’s performance from the team’s 121-115 win over Orlando. Well that was all kinds of fun. The Golden State Warriors overcame one of the best shooting nights of the year for the Orlando Magic — and a 17-point deficit — to pull off their fifth win in a row. Thanks to an all-time great performance from an … [Read more...] about Player grades: Warriors vs. Magic
On the fortunate irony of Quinten Post doing most of his damage away from the post
Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images Post was part of a crucial adjustment in the Warriors’ win over the Magic. There were always risks involved in starting a lineup consisting of Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Draymond Green — the most obvious of which is the fact that Green is a 6’6” (generously) center who is counted on to … [Read more...] about On the fortunate irony of Quinten Post doing most of his damage away from the post
Recent Warriors Injury Update Should Worry the Rest of the League
The Golden State Warriors are feeling good and stacking up wins. The Jimmy Butler trade seems to have invigorated the team. Their record with Butler is 6-1 and they have now climbed back into the middle of the Western Conference playoff race. Draymond Green is even going as far as promising another championship in the Bay Area. Now, they may have even more reinforcements on the … [Read more...] about Recent Warriors Injury Update Should Worry the Rest of the League
Suns star Kevin Durant discusses decision to pass on rejoining Warriors
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Kevin Durant and Draymond Green talked about the reasons they aren’t reunited on the Warriors. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant joined his former teammate, and Golden State Warriors big man, Draymond Green on The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis. During the hour-long episode, Durant talked extensively about his career and was asked … [Read more...] about Suns star Kevin Durant discusses decision to pass on rejoining Warriors