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You were on fire with this one and I totally agree all the way!!
Anna Mitchell
2023-11-15 19:25:22 +0000 UTCI am rubbing my hands in anticipation of the next vid.
Neal X
2023-11-15 15:37:12 +0000 UTCAll the youngins need more minutes. Kerr needs to make it happen. Father time (injury) eventually is going to take minutes away the old men this season anyway. Might as well give JK, Moody, TJD and Podz more runway now, while Klay and Wiggs are struggling.
Run CTM
2023-11-15 02:14:12 +0000 UTCKerr has never really done Moody any favors. He's finally starting to do Kuminga favors, with mixed results, but I don't think it's enough. Moody said recently how important rhythm is and attributed his improvements in the early season to that. Rhythm is another way of saying: consistent playing time. It's a lot harder, especially for a young player, to make an impact when they are the last off the bench, and sit 20 minutes of game time in between stints. It's even harder when veteran players are reluctant to give you the ball and let you make a play/mistakes. I see a lot of talk about giving TJD and podz more minutes, and for good reason. But- with a 10 man rotation, I would rather just see more minutes going to Kuminga and Moody and fewer to the vets. Let them get into a rhythm, let them make plays and mistakes. Kuminga/Moody bring energy because they are hungry to prove themselves, also they have length and Kuminga's athleticism. Playing 12 deep will make it even harder for others to get in a rhythm.
Seb P
2023-11-14 19:20:39 +0000 UTCyup exactly. Playing the young guys might boost morale a bit and might even get them a win (or two) but long term they need those guys to perform (and JK as well).
A m a r Singg
2023-11-14 19:07:58 +0000 UTCWere talking bout a coach who STARTED WISEMAN straight from the draft lol.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-14 19:04:17 +0000 UTCThe numbers say the younger guys are outperforming the vets (except Steph) and so does the eye test. They're hungry and talented, and they should be let off the leash. Is it a gamble? Yes, but what's the worst than can happen, we lose games? Newsflash: we're already losing games.
Neal X
2023-11-14 17:28:11 +0000 UTCIf you have been watching the games most of the time when he's fouled the refs knowingly don't call it. Talking to the refs isn't going to change their minds since they obviously have deceitful intent.
Bailey
2023-11-14 15:59:23 +0000 UTCNo it'd because the refs hate the warriors and refuse to give steph calls, he gets tackled on lay ups and no whistle
KuraiT
2023-11-14 13:50:19 +0000 UTCIn the long run, we will only be contenders if Klay and Wiggins perform. We can switch it up a little, but there is no way (exept a blockbuster trade) we win without them contributing, i guess this is why they get the long leash..
Andreas Wiedemann
2023-11-14 10:46:07 +0000 UTCI totally agree with you Alc. We have the options but is Kerr willing to make the necessary changes - we will see
Jakob
2023-11-14 07:14:15 +0000 UTCKontract Klay and AWOL Wiggins will be the death of this team and this season. And Kerr will still refuse to let Moody/Kuminga/TJD/Podz get meaningful minutes.
Jansen E
2023-11-14 06:47:54 +0000 UTCI just think he should know how to draw a faul, like a lot of veteran players do, but Steph is a little like Draymond, incoherent with the refs
Neba Jorgacevic
2023-11-14 05:12:21 +0000 UTCWhat is the purpose of the NBPA? Obviously they're aware of the unacceptable standard of officiating. I was waiting for them to take tangible actions and systematically correct this last season. They didn't do shit.
Bailey
2023-11-14 04:54:32 +0000 UTCHe does talk to the refs. Even during timeouts.
Bailey
2023-11-14 04:52:43 +0000 UTCHow come Steph still doesn't know or isn't quite sure what's a faul and how to draw a faul?! He should know that by know he is a veteran in this league with a superstar status. but he doesn't really talk with the referees much, never has that's not his style I guess.
Neba Jorgacevic
2023-11-14 04:24:27 +0000 UTC@ejikeme and thats part of my point. The biggest reason why Wiggs is preferred because he theoretically is a better shooter. But if he keeps shooting airballs and building houses.. there is literally no reason to have him playing more minutes than Kuminga. At least Kuminga is shooting with confidence. Ive been very impressed with Kuminga.. He isnt getting many open looks... he is constantly attacking closeouts that arent very far from him.
Ballin Forever
2023-11-14 04:13:15 +0000 UTCInteresting stat from X: 125 players currently averaging 20ppg , meaning 4 per team. We only have 1. Sometimes it’s as simple as that
Gunners4life
2023-11-14 03:53:07 +0000 UTCShouldn't we see what TJD can do against these bigs.. He's got enough size and leaping ability to bother them..
David Y
2023-11-14 03:50:49 +0000 UTCIn Klay's prime an open Klay 3, was a made Klay 3. Now, not so much. That's what hurts. Forget him trying to create his own shot, If he could just hit the open stuff it would make a big difference. He used to punish teams for leaving him open.
Eddie757
2023-11-14 02:15:55 +0000 UTCJust sucks that we're wasting a good start to the season. Feels like not long ago, we were 5-2. You'd think after somewhat correcting the road issues, we'd take care of these home games. Gotta get the next one
AK
2023-11-14 02:13:42 +0000 UTCI think it’s a pretty different situation. JK has been disappointing relative to expectations, but he has been a plus player who provides valuable offense in the second unit. That second unit has been an unmitigated success, and JK has been a big part of that. It would be great if JK’s shooting allowed him to provide spacing with the starters, but that’s Wiggins’ job. If Wiggs gets back to normal (not asking for Championship form), the whole situation changes. JK’s shot is a luxury, but Wiggs is a real necessity.
Ejikeme Uzoigwe
2023-11-14 01:25:23 +0000 UTCI agree with you here. Eye test shows you Kuminga is making an impact getting to the line at the very least. Both him and Wiggins aren’t shooting well but at least Kuminga isn’t content with just taking 6 shots a game. I’m a big Wiggins fan and I want to give him time to figure it out. But he needs to get it together ASAP
Alaase Shambe
2023-11-14 00:58:13 +0000 UTCKuminga doesn't understand angles yet. He is always out of position cause he doesn't know where he should be. I guess the easiest way to explain it is that he's the exact opposite of looney. Looney just knows where to be right? Jk doesn't.
adrian salazar
2023-11-14 00:13:29 +0000 UTChe would take a wing or guard's minutes cause we need more two big lineups
Seb P
2023-11-14 00:02:11 +0000 UTCFor TJD, the question is witg a front court of Dray, Looney, Saric and Kuminga, who's minutes is he going to take? Looney already only plays 23 mpg.
Jarell Greer
2023-11-13 23:50:12 +0000 UTCI'm probably a bit too late to the conversation, but here are my thoughts... if the decline is inevitable, id rather they fail with these young guys and giving them a chance, rather than fail with the old guys. Alc said it himself - these young teams start so motivated. We're wasting that energy and motivation away by not playing these guys. I just think that there's a better chance that the rookies and JK/Mood are more likely to contribute competitiveness rather than klay/wiggs all of a sudden waking up and filling that 2nd option that they desperately need. And setting that aside, the refereeing needs to be addressed. Take the fines and call that shit out. There absolutely no way that foul on gobert should've held up to a challenge, and i honestly believe that because it was on Dray, they kept it. That is pure corruption.
OhSomeABeanLoadin
2023-11-13 23:49:40 +0000 UTCi had a guy in here telling me i was a reactionary fan because i wanted wigs benched. i wonder how he's feeling right now
Johnny Marko
2023-11-13 23:44:34 +0000 UTCas much as I believe in Kuminga, he got blown by multiple times on D last game. one time even by Kyle Anderson. that should not happen- seems like he's letting his frustration on the offensive end affect his defense also, anyone notice how upset Podziemski was when he missed that floater that would've cut it to 2? dude really believed he was gonna bring the team back to win. HE GOT THAT DAWG IN HIM
Jaystaypaid
2023-11-13 23:21:49 +0000 UTCyeah, his aggression gives him the edge over wiggins, I'll guy that. I just think they both sink these lineups because of lack of spacing. I'd much rather have a floor spacer out there. We'll see what they do.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 23:08:17 +0000 UTCAnd you have to NAIL your draft picks, especially ones in the lottery. They've flopped on all 3. Wiseman BUST. Kuminga ROLE PLAYER at best. Moody, 8th man at best.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 23:04:28 +0000 UTCThats where the eye test becomes important. We can visibly see that Kuminga has been much more impactful than Wiggins. His efficiency is tied to his aggression. Kuminga is getting to the line and he keeps the team afloat in the non Steph minutes.
Ballin Forever
2023-11-13 22:50:46 +0000 UTCThe longer Klay and Wiggs struggle the more it feels like 2012-13 Lakers. Now I hope nothing happen to Steph. But it sure feels like the situation around him is very Kobe like then.
Viet Huy Vu
2023-11-13 22:39:52 +0000 UTCI don’t know. Wiggins is so important to this team’s success and there’s no good reason to think he won’t bounce out of this slump. It sucks, but I think they have to be a bit more cautious. That said, they’re already cutting his minutes at end of game etc. Klay is different, imho, since there’s more risk that he’s genuinely cooked and needs a reduced role going forward.
Ejikeme Uzoigwe
2023-11-13 22:38:07 +0000 UTCI got a solution TRADE STEPH, it’s that simple because it’s clear ownership and management don’t deserve him.
Enzo Cree
2023-11-13 22:35:49 +0000 UTCKuminga and Moody need 35 minutes a night, let Kuminga get that rhythm. The age is hitting us like a ton of bricks all of the sudden, every single shot the vets took hit front rim.
KuraiT
2023-11-13 22:32:48 +0000 UTCSince KD left, the salaries haven’t matched production. Klay’s injuries and Dray’s offensive decline have created a team with top heavy salaries but w/o the top heavy production. FO has had no choice but to rely on rookies, bargain bins and rehab projects. That worked fantastically in 2022 with Wiggins, Poole, Looney, OPJ and GP2 each dramatically outperforming salaries and reputations. But it’s not a repeatable path to success. As you correctly say, the top guys need to play well or nothing else really matters.
Ejikeme Uzoigwe
2023-11-13 22:32:31 +0000 UTCWe feel your pain, Alch! Gonad check time?!
Chip Tingle
2023-11-13 22:29:22 +0000 UTCIt’s time to play Wiggins and Klay 20ish mins a game. If they have it, sure let them play 30+, but Moody needs 20+ every night, TJD and Podz need at least 15
Ben Whitaker
2023-11-13 22:24:08 +0000 UTCI don’t understand why this narrative is so strong. JK was getting meaningful minutes in November of his rookie year. (I particularly remember him guarding Harden during that first game against Brooklyn). Both him & Moody played in those playoffs, as you pointed out.
Ejikeme Uzoigwe
2023-11-13 22:19:11 +0000 UTCStarting to look like the hot start early was due to MVP Steph and some lucky late game heroics - not genius front office and awesome 2nd unit. If Klay and Wiggs aren't who they were 2 years ago then the team is just cooked. Let's see if they can actually make adjustments for the Tues game or else they simply can't hang with teams that play double bigs
Gary
2023-11-13 22:12:35 +0000 UTCIf TJD or Podz don’t get in till garbage time on Tuesday I can no longer defend Kerr from Warriors Twitter 🤣
Luke Zhang
2023-11-13 22:07:29 +0000 UTCthose young guys aren't saving this team man. It's insane that the fanbase is thinking like this. absolutely insane.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 22:05:48 +0000 UTCI agree, people saying to play the rookies more to save this team are drowning in cope. That's not how the NBA works. Your highly paid, best players have to play good to win, period.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 22:04:43 +0000 UTCHit the nail on the head Alch, this isn’t last year where our bench was depleted. We have answers on the roster. Kind of what makes me optimistic and also frustrated that we haven’t made the adjustments yet. Seems like we have the puzzle pieces but haven’t put them together yet. For example: • Split up Looney and Draymond, there’s too much athleticism in the west • Play Saric at the 4 with Draymond or looney at the 5. Asking too much of Saric with his physical limitations to be the only back line of defense • Run TJD with CP3. CP needs a lob threat, we’ve known this his entire career • If Klay doesn’t have it on a given night spread some of his mins amongst Moody and Podz. Those 2 have shown the ability to shoot and create some offense which we desperately need These seem like playoff time adjustments but we don’t have the comfort of coasting through the regular season anymore. Kerr mentioned beginning of year that whoever is playing well will play, so stick to your words
Luke Zhang
2023-11-13 22:04:20 +0000 UTCYes that's why I think they might want to think about starting Saric with Draymond. Then you could start Kuminga instead of Wigs and you'd only have two non shooters. the bench would then be: CP3, Wigs, Moody, Saric, GP2. I think it's worth a try. the starting lineup just needs more space, everything is clogged up.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 22:03:47 +0000 UTCI mean, Klay could be playing better, but at least he's trying, putting up shots he thinks he can make (which is any shot), passing, being patient - Wiggs here with single digit shot attempts is the much bigger problem
Ivan (Vanya) Kashperuk
2023-11-13 21:53:56 +0000 UTCKlay should just focus on being a catch and shoot guy right now. Cut out all the dribbling and chucking. If he misses, that’s fine. I know he wants to get his offense going, but all of this dribbling around is not doing anything good for the team’s offense and his defense has suffered from it because the guy is so in his head as he heads back up the court.
FatAlpert
2023-11-13 21:52:04 +0000 UTCIt's like I said earlier in the season. We played well against like-sized teams last season and struggled against more athletic larger teams - and the trend is continuing. The coaching staff and presumably the front office are content with the current front-court rotation. The front office would argue, we sold PBJ to get you a ready now big off the bench you don't use. I'm as high as any on the Šarić signing and like his fit so far. However, I assumed he would be used more as a 4 and share the role of 4/5 while exploiting certain matchups with him as the sole big. Instead, he's just the backup big off the bench and TJ-D is a break in case of emergency afterthought. If a trade is made, it would be ideal that it includes a 4 or 5 that allows Looney to come off the bench to have a real solid backup big, while saving more of Kevon's minutes for the 4th. The answer now is to just start TJ-D until roster changes are made. We start nearly every game poorly anyway, might as well do it with energy.
Stevie Ray
2023-11-13 21:47:35 +0000 UTCWhat a microcosm of the warriors systemic ignorance mixed with their brilliance in that last minute of play. These young kids they drafted are SO aware that they may not get a lot of playing time, but they're also SO aware that they're not supposed to acquiesce to the energy of the core group. They almost singlehandedly won the game. The "main" warriors sucked last night, but that means nothing to the young guys anymore. Only thing left to decide is how much time they're gonna get to prove it. It's on you, Kerr.
yan't get right
2023-11-13 21:42:10 +0000 UTCI hear you, but I think the anger is misplaced. What do we want Klay to do - bench himself? It’s not Klay’s job to limit Klay’s minutes. Klay gets paid to shoot and Kerr gets paid to make hard decisions.
Ejikeme Uzoigwe
2023-11-13 21:39:36 +0000 UTCAlch, you always bring the real talk and savage jokes lol. Time to let moody and and the rooks play a full game and let klay and wiggs take timeout in the corner!
Ron Rierson
2023-11-13 21:37:54 +0000 UTCFacts. Klay has been protected from reading the room his entire career. Now, when the entire league has players who are emulating his position, his capacity to read the room on the court is literally his only advantage. His shot chucking in crunch time last night is evidence that court awareness may never develop for him
yan't get right
2023-11-13 21:36:28 +0000 UTCDrop his nuts!
Konrad Chan
2023-11-13 21:34:36 +0000 UTCRecord is misleading. We’re getting gritty wins vs bad teams and losing to the good ones.
Andre Brooks
2023-11-13 21:31:43 +0000 UTCHow many times is Klay gonna brick a shot then not get back in transition? He’s awful. GS has to come to terms with it and cut his minutes heavily. He’s not giving us energy, defense, rebounding, or scoring. Wtf. Only good for some missed shots and blown defensive rotations
Andre Brooks
2023-11-13 21:29:23 +0000 UTCHOT take. I think Kuminga and Moody need to be playing more than Wiggins and Klay right now
Aqua
2023-11-13 21:19:56 +0000 UTCYo Fr, you think Wiggins needs contacts?
ACowNamedStan
2023-11-13 21:13:24 +0000 UTCFirst time joining a Patreon. Don’t regret it, keep up the great content 🔥🔥
Shuab Mohamed
2023-11-13 21:07:05 +0000 UTCAlch, you still seem very bullish on this team. Do you have faith in Kerr, Dunleavy, or the Rooks? I'm having a hard time feeling any optimism here, and this team has a winning record!
Thomas Ogas
2023-11-13 21:06:41 +0000 UTCGreat breakdown. 🔥
Yavor Danev
2023-11-13 21:06:30 +0000 UTCthe team just feels like it's treading water right now and like there's not much anyone could really change that would make a big impact. people want to trade wiggs and klay, but klay is an expiring contract so not much value there and with how both of them are playing it's hard to see real return value that helps now. i like the rookies but they're also essentially role players and if the team isn't fully firing then they sort of seem obsolete, yes they can help but in short bursts it doesn't feel fair to expect a lot from them. ultimately everyone has to play better bottom line. i don't like everything kerr does but also the guys he's supposed to rely on (including moody and kuminga) have been inconsistent.
_briguy
2023-11-13 21:01:16 +0000 UTCI love Loon.. but i cant help but think how much better our offense would be if Loon was at least a 34-35% shooter from 3. I think that Dray/Loon frontcourt starts us off too clunky against these bigger teams. For teams like the Cavs.. Timbs... Lakers.. We might need to start Saric and Dray just for the spacing. And then put in Loon after we get our feet wet.
Ballin Forever
2023-11-13 20:59:22 +0000 UTCI liked the energy in the first quarter, then it went to shit because no one can make a shot outside of Steph lol. Kerr needs to do a better job of not only sending out better lineups, but what those players do in the lineups. It's kind of a disservice to certain players when you've got CP3/Saric PnR with GP2 and Kuminga spotting up. Those aren't their strengths. Also, play the young guys more.
Crimson
2023-11-13 20:56:33 +0000 UTCI think they need more scoring WITH shooting, because shooting adds spacing. I would look at starting Moody or Saric. That way you get more space for Steph and Klay to get shots. they need to make things easier...Kuminga won't really help there.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:56:18 +0000 UTCThe Warriors are a popular team for the betting public so it doesn't surprise me we done a complete 180 from last season. We've been great on the road and terrible at home, Vegas never loses.
Jimmy Ji
2023-11-13 20:55:51 +0000 UTCNo wonder we were looking for wings and ended up signing Gui
theycallmemiyagi
2023-11-13 20:47:50 +0000 UTCI hear you 100%. But 90% of what you said applies to Wiggins as well. At least we know Kuminga will be aggressive. Fact of the matter is we need more scoring. And if Wiggs can’t turn it around I think we’re hard pressed for any other wing scoring option so I’m just like fuck it why not?
Alaase Shambe
2023-11-13 20:46:22 +0000 UTCNo coach is going to wing with their Wings playing like this. the roster is built around those guys playing well.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:40:56 +0000 UTCI have no issues with any of Kerr's lineups this year, aside from him playing CP3 and Steph together so much (even though it hasn't really hurt them much). he's going 10 deep and often even deeper. Fact is, they are 9-1 or 8-2 if Wiggins, Klay, and Kuminga play up to their pay grade and what data would suggest. At some point, your good players have to play like GOOD PLAYERS. that's how the roster is built.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:39:30 +0000 UTCI dunno, I feel like we're watching them slide into mediocrity...only most won't notice because Steph is still so amazing.
Allison Hendrix
2023-11-13 20:34:24 +0000 UTCof course it's more than just losing mike brown but kerr isn't doing himself any favors with the lineups, rotations, and offense he's running lets be honest.
Dami I
2023-11-13 20:27:04 +0000 UTCyeah but that's not going to help their shooting. these guys are paid to be good POA defenders bro...that's how the Warriors are built.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:26:49 +0000 UTCHmmm. I could see more Moody. Kuminga is playing a ton and his efficiency is horrible. He's at 40% eFG on the season, which is LOWER than Wiggins lol (43%)
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:25:32 +0000 UTCits partly because they have no help behind them at the rim. If we have a rim protector in the paint it will make our perimeter defense look better.
Joshua Davis
2023-11-13 20:25:16 +0000 UTCBro at this point, it doesn't matter if I may be wrong on the future but, I'm done with Klay Thompson, dude has showed no signs of growth since coming back from the injury, the guy is a legend but, we can't waste Steph final burst, he's one of the few who really can bring a team out and win it all, other teams do so much more for "lesser" stars, I don't get it.
Inctiz
2023-11-13 20:24:59 +0000 UTCI feel that, I was just telling my homie it may be time for JKU and Moody to start. Klay is becoming frustrating and Wiggins isn’t the same Wiggins from 2 years ago. They are too comfortable with their spots. Moody and Kuminga would change the athleticism for our starting 5
Kahlil Baker
2023-11-13 20:23:42 +0000 UTCNo one is going to trade for Wigs right now. he's the worst starting wing in the league. you'd be selling too low.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:23:39 +0000 UTClol do you think Kuminga is playing any better really? I mean maybe a bit but nothing significant. the big issue right now is he's been ass too. He has the worst EFG % on the entire team. He takes the most shots off the bench and has the lowest efficiency. His POA is average at best right now, he got blown by 36 year old Mike Conley and Freaking Slo Mo last night...too undisciplined.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:23:16 +0000 UTCmeh Mike Brown is ok, he's been getting his ass handed to him by Kerr the last two years. there's a lot more going on than just losing Mike Brown.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:20:22 +0000 UTCthat's three non shooters bro. Kuminga is at 19% from 3. what they really need is for Wiggins to start hitting again. I could see them starting Saric or Moody though, to get more spacing and offense on the floor.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:18:43 +0000 UTCthank you! Welcome!
Athletic Alchemy
2023-11-13 20:18:24 +0000 UTCDude you're comparing two different teams. Mike brown took the reigns of the defense that year go and do some research. The sacramento kings have completely different personnel and are more offensive oriented. How did our defense fall off a cliff all of a sudden then with the same core? Mike brown was huge for us
Dami I
2023-11-13 20:18:13 +0000 UTCDunleavy need to start making calls for Wiggs. Everybody been beating up on Klay... but at least Klay is trying to help Steph out. Wiggs is leaving them boys out to die alone. I know yall see Klay taking bad shots.. but noone else is being aggressive taking shots. Loon Dray CP3 have been passing up too many shots.. so naturally Klay has to take those... especially when Steph is sitting. Klay tried being passive to start the season but it eventually didnt work because we arent generating good looks.
Ballin Forever
2023-11-13 20:17:56 +0000 UTChe's been proving it. Wiggins is barely playing in the 4th anymore. CP3 didn't close last night. Klay has really only had two bad games. Saric played a ton last night for Looney because Saric was balling.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:16:59 +0000 UTCDoes Warriors have the worse home whistle in the league? Sure feels like it!! I didn’t even watch the 4th.. I was too busy on trade machine seeing good trade options for klay… even if klays offense comes back which feels unlikely.. he’s honestly the worst all around defender on the team right now…
Offtopic K
2023-11-13 20:16:20 +0000 UTCI had a hot take that Kuminga would have Wiggins starting role by the end of the season and it looks like it could happen a lot earlier than that. Wiggs has just been god awful there’s no other way around it. Getting beat at the POA, being content with taking 5 shots a game, there’s absolutely no way Kuminga could be worse than him right now. And Klay is starting to give me last years Jordan Poole vibes. If his shot isn’t falling he’s a net negative. His man defense is subpar, his team defense is even worse. Doesn’t rebound and turns the ball over/takes bad shots. I’m all for making the tough decision to bench those to if this kind of play keeps up
Alaase Shambe
2023-11-13 20:14:07 +0000 UTCBut its def time for Moody... Kuminga... TJD... Bpod to play significant minutes. Thats just the reality. Some games we dont need heavy CP3 Klay and Wiggs minutes. This is like the 2nd or 3rd game where the 2nd and 3rd unit looked better than the starting unit... Kerr cant keep ignoring that. I believe he'll eventually make the adjustments
Ballin Forever
2023-11-13 20:13:20 +0000 UTCWell we'll see because it doesn't seem like mike dunleavy is anything like Bob. And I agree right now their value isn't high but you can't sit on your ass while steph is playing at an mvp level and just hope and pray that these guys turn it around to the point where we look like contenders. If you read in between the lines of stephs postgame presser he is calling out kerr. He mentioned how teams have been guarded them like this for years and they can't keep taking the same approach and expecting different results. His patience is running thin and we are 11 games in. Just saying
Dami I
2023-11-13 20:12:52 +0000 UTCPlus it's still very early man. That starting lineup has been QUALITY for two years now. the roster is constructed around that starting lineup being good, hence why they upgraded the bench.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:12:39 +0000 UTCThe reason the defense was so good was because of Mike Brown?? Really? How was Mike Brown's defense in Sacramento last year? lol. Bruhhhhhhhhhhhh
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:11:00 +0000 UTCKerr most def gota put those youngins in. Just like any vet coach.. they want to give the proven guys more chances than they actually need.. its stubborn loyalty. I 100% understand it because those vets are the guys that helped make Kerr one of the GOAT coaches. Ik its hard for us fans to actually see the humanity in it... But if you were actually the coach who been in the trenches with these boys since 2014.. none of us would be that cold.
Ballin Forever
2023-11-13 20:10:03 +0000 UTCThis is not a good reason to keep him because the year we won we were 17th in offensive and rating and second in defense. The reason why we were so good defensively was because we had mike brown. Our offense was still rely on steph to lead the way and bail us out. Last season and so far this season our defense has not been anywhere near that level and our offense is the same. Its super stale and teams know exactly what we're trying to do. We can't keep running the same motion offense where steph has to literally run miles every game for us to get a decent look when hes 35 years old. Theres no reason to compromise his body at this age. Kerr is way too stubborn to change any of that though.
Dami I
2023-11-13 20:09:55 +0000 UTCBro who the hell is going to want Wiggins or Kuminga right now? These guys are shooting like efg 40% and 19% from 3 lol.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:09:26 +0000 UTCWhy in the blue hell did TJD not play at all in this game? Like, ear infection, or wtf?
Neal X
2023-11-13 20:09:15 +0000 UTCLike, you can't just TRADE guys who this roster is built around and fire a Coach who built your dynasty and who Steph loves. The fact is, the roster is built around guys like Klay and Wiggins and Kuminga playing better...but they all suck right now. There isn't much you can do... you need good wings to compete in the NBA.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:08:27 +0000 UTCThe way this is heading, Steph is about to get a back injury carrying this garbage fire, and then the season is a wrap.
Neal X
2023-11-13 20:08:09 +0000 UTCNew subscriber here—without a doubt, best money I’ve ever spent 🥲
Pew
2023-11-13 20:07:35 +0000 UTCI’m so sick of Klay. I know the guy is a franchise legend, but he’s naturally not a smart basketball player. He relied on his talent for his entire career, but his stubbornness in acknowledging that he’s not the same player post injury is so frustrating and sad to watch. Also, the fact that he wanted a super max contract entering the season really rubbed me the wrong way. Guy needs to read the room. Either take a massive pay cut, or go jack up shots with Jordan Poole in DC.
FatAlpert
2023-11-13 20:07:24 +0000 UTCtake a look at klays shots lmao
Alex Lee
2023-11-13 20:07:21 +0000 UTChttps://streamable.com/t6e4sa
Alex Lee
2023-11-13 20:07:12 +0000 UTCKuminga 2/11 (and horrible defense), Moody 1/5 (horrible defense), Wiggins 3/7 (ok defense), Klay 5/16....you can't win in the NBA with your wings playing like this. The recipe for chips with Steph is to put good productive, 2 way wings around him. these guys are all underperforming and there is nothing Kerr can do about it, there is no magic trick to get out of this. The roster (and salary allocation) is built around these guys playing better.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:06:21 +0000 UTChe's always played rookies. He played Jordan Bell in huge playoff games as a rookie. He played McCaw in huge playoff games. He played Moody and started Kuminga in huge playoff games. This is a false narrative.
A m a r Singg
2023-11-13 20:04:30 +0000 UTCthese last few L's are on the coaching staff for not putting out better rotations. Every year Kerr and his staff have to see that their approach doesnt work even when its obvious that playing small against teams that are bigger and more athletic isnt working. If we lean into TJD, Podz, Moody and Kuminga it will immediately and perhaps light a fire in wiggins and klay which will be better long term. These rotations are just atrocious and its so obvious. You'd think you would watch the film on Cleveland and be like, oh maybe we should play our true lob threat center, to keep the defense honest and get better looks via drive and kick. instead Kerr and his team watches the tape and thinks, oh we just didnt shoot that well...run it back. That's so crazy to me.
Joshua Davis
2023-11-13 20:03:56 +0000 UTCStart Steph, Klay, Kuminga, Dray and Trayce
Kosta Herman
2023-11-13 20:03:50 +0000 UTCbut Kerr won't do it. He'll leave next year having not made the tough calls. I could end up being wrong but I doubt it.
David A.
2023-11-13 20:02:01 +0000 UTCAnybody got that picture of Wiggins with his head above the basket?
Alex Jenkins
2023-11-13 20:01:35 +0000 UTCYea firing a coach that just coached us to a championship last year sure seems like a good idea...
Ballin Forever
2023-11-13 19:59:46 +0000 UTCGreat commentary. As much as I am disappointed in the Warriors loss your commentary had me cracking up 🤣
Shantel
2023-11-13 19:58:22 +0000 UTCWiggs is averaging like 3 rebounds a game and is shooting 41/15/50. I would rather try and get a reliable second option who we know can score than bank on wiggins getting it together. As for Klay you're right probably no team wants him right now.
Dami I
2023-11-13 19:56:23 +0000 UTCPodz is a 40%+ three point shooter. Let him cook. Put him in with Steph and spread the floor, he can be a Jordan Poole replacement if he's willing to shoot, and as for defense, he'd be 1000% better than Poole was. Kuminga, GP2, and Moody have to step in for Klay and Wiggins. This is now very much a ball in Kerr's court and he has to be willing to be the bad guy with his lineups.
Neal X
2023-11-13 19:55:25 +0000 UTCIf you look at Kerr's track record in the past, he will do anything to avoid playing rookies for whatever reason. I have little faith that's changing now.
Dami I
2023-11-13 19:54:12 +0000 UTCCuz wiggs still contributes in other ways and it’s not like he’s physically washed up. He can still get it together And klay - honestly what team is willing to give up meaningful assets for him
bruhchillll
2023-11-13 19:53:42 +0000 UTCThis scoring by committee shit is bad. Wiggins and Klay can’t be this atrocious on offense and keep getting heavy minutes. Totally agree with giving the young ones more opportunity
Teo
2023-11-13 19:51:57 +0000 UTCKerr himself said "who plays is who performs" -- well, time to prove that he means it.
Neal X
2023-11-13 19:51:11 +0000 UTCKerr is a stubborn A-hole… I was waiting all game for him to put in Podz and TJD like dude wtf are you waiting for? Soon as those young bros got in they got busy.. Podz and TJD are literally ready now..
Enzo Cree
2023-11-13 19:51:11 +0000 UTCMore and more my hot take begins to cool off regarding who’s going to start first over Klay/Wiggs, JK or Moody? Unlike last year we do have options but Kerr needs to exercise them
Jacob Ricafrente
2023-11-13 19:51:07 +0000 UTCKerr needs to coach and not be afraid to hurt feelings with established cornerstones on this team. You're completely right there, Alc.
Andy Chen
2023-11-13 19:49:27 +0000 UTCI feel as if almost every play is "find Steph" and if they can't get him open, pass to Klay, if that doesn't work either, someone do something.
Nyeooooowmmmm
2023-11-13 19:40:40 +0000 UTCAfter a game like yesterday, I've been waiting for this to drop like its group therapy lol
Vincent Zendejas
2023-11-13 19:37:31 +0000 UTCI ain't watch the breakdown yet but I need someone to give me a legitimate reason why Kerr shouldn't be fired and klay and wiggins shouldn't be traded. We can't keep wasting years of stephs greatness because of them.
Dami I
2023-11-13 19:37:17 +0000 UTC
