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Wow this is what they are planning to do for now! Good insight from you
Shantel
2024-12-08 22:20:42 +0000 UTCBTW it's about time Looney Tunes start shooting the middi. That puts plenty pressure of defence
Dale Happy Knowles
2024-12-07 13:06:13 +0000 UTCJK can play 3 and wiggs 2. Wiggs is a super talent who has always been soft or gentle. We have not even released JK Chocolate Thunder with LBJ speed, yet we see when he is encouraged to be him, he can dominate. Make the adjustment Kerr. Steph with 2 slashers - 1 (Wiggs) flare to the 3 nature who can attach of of same secondarily, and the other (JK) natural attacking style like we know LBJ can with 3 option secondary. This offense with Dray and either TJD or Looney Tunes (no negative) to anchor the boards. The league ain't ready for that.
Dale Happy Knowles
2024-12-07 13:04:54 +0000 UTCNow we talk Akc, Unleash the Leopard. JK is a beast and as I said, Kerr needs to just focus on his strengths and it takes care of rhe weaknesses. This come of the bench Buddy style shooting 3s first matched wil prime Klay defence is absolutely ridiculous for a total starting minutes of effectively half a year in his 4th year. Thats criminal. Yet No Steph, No Dray, and effectively No Buddy yet the Leopard took over. Mr Clutch behind Steph. Nothing soft about JK when Kerr stop getting in the 22 year old head. We always talk about our youth (JK, Moody,, TJD, Podski) inconsisterly but thats mainly because Kerr getting in their heads too much. Let them play. No body plays their best when they under constant pressure to be perfect since on sticky tack miss queue would sit the the rest of the game. Proud of JK and da youts dem. Now if only Kerr would liiisten to his eyes and ego, and realized he has what he is searching for right under his nose. Kerr needsbto adjust his system to suit his best players as he did when he first reach than forcing 19 and 20 year Olds with no real minutes play out of character. If Kerr wanted different he should have drafted that style of players. Proud of the youth because that's the most energy I have seen in a longtime and the way Steph and Dray lauched out of their shoes to bless JK speaks volumes. Kerr need to choose Wisely or step aside as he is waisting Steph 5 year window for more chipssssss.
Dale Happy Knowles
2024-12-07 05:35:07 +0000 UTCWho can we play other than Moody (or Lindy) that raises our ceiling via their potential? They need to play consistently to know what they are... Also, Moody's splits this year are not terrible. He's shooting over 37% from 3. Also, given his natural abilities ie that wingspan, he can actually be a solid defender but he needs more reps to properly distance manage since it varies per match up. Crazy how defensive people get when you say TJD, JK and Moody should play more LOL
Anthony English
2024-12-07 03:22:54 +0000 UTCI think that Kyle Anderson will be played more in the 2nd half of the season.
Reginald Payne
2024-12-07 03:10:03 +0000 UTCI agree just not with the kuminga part on the offense I want him cutting more I don’t trust his decision making yet with him ball handling more
BASEDTEXAS18
2024-12-07 02:28:24 +0000 UTCUnfortunately some nails are crooked so you gotta hit em a lil harder.
Jimmy Ji
2024-12-07 02:24:04 +0000 UTCDamn don’t hit the nail on the head that hard
Jello Smooth
2024-12-07 02:03:44 +0000 UTCIf kuminga can hit that 3 more and rebound, I think the Steph, wiggins, kuminga, draymond, TJD or loon lineup can work. The issue with this team rn is that kuminga will decide the ceiling, but I don’t see how he doesn’t take away from draymond. I would love for draymond to lessen the ball handling, be in the dunkers spot or hitting open 3s more.
Robert St.Claire
2024-12-07 01:51:40 +0000 UTCEverytime Lebron's standing in the corner on offense, he's deferring.
Jimmy Ji
2024-12-07 01:31:47 +0000 UTCIt's about preserving energy. Everytime we run an iso, the team as a whole expends less energy. You really want Steph to run around in circles all game long like he's 25?
Jimmy Ji
2024-12-07 01:23:26 +0000 UTCIt’s not an overreaction. He’s bounced around the league and has never played on a good team before. He’s mid. If he’s not knocking down shots then he’s a negative
bruhchillll
2024-12-07 01:12:05 +0000 UTCLmao I agree with everything you said 3000% except for the idea that Lebron is capable of deferring
yan't get right
2024-12-07 01:10:58 +0000 UTCYeah, but draymond is the entire defensive system. It goes both ways. He’s the true weapon on defense where Steph has limitations. So him being a point forward on offense is crucial to the whole thing working. It’s a perfectly mutual situation. And why it makes it hard to play them separately. But I agree that they will have to learn to sooner than later
yan't get right
2024-12-07 01:08:21 +0000 UTCI think there’s a bigger conversation around the modern concept of “floor general” and it ironically starts with Steph because he obliterated the PG category with his innovative play style. But BP is 100% a floor general and you can tell because he plays like shit whenever he doesn’t have control of the ball. And in today’s era you don’t ever see someone who’s like that because they have to shoot the lights out like #30 to be considered a point guard. Like, Westbrook is a hall of fame floor general despite being a brick from long distance. Being a PG is traditionally just being the true micro-manager on the floor with a bunch of trigger happy wings and bigs. BP is definitely cut from that
yan't get right
2024-12-07 01:03:55 +0000 UTCI think you're dramatically underestimating the covariance of how well Steph plays with Draymond vs without him. As well as underestimating the effect Draymond has on winning.
John Pettus
2024-12-07 00:57:52 +0000 UTCHe started the game and played most of the first quarter, my guy. The solution isn't "play people without rest". People do this with Steph all the time.
John Pettus
2024-12-07 00:56:22 +0000 UTCMan, it's so true. The data is WAY the hell in. Steph and Dray are crazy with the ball, and it's a choice they don't have to make.
John Pettus
2024-12-07 00:54:26 +0000 UTCHe has the most 3 pointers in the league the last 5 years. He's an above-average player with a vital skill set. He's in a slump. We don't need to overreact.
John Pettus
2024-12-07 00:52:56 +0000 UTCI have been very hard on JK, and he's still terrible from the neck up, but I was really glad to see him have a good game. I just don't love that for him to go off, you have to run the offense AROUND HIM. He's not Steph. He's not Joker. He's not Kawhi. He doesn't elevate those around him, so it's very risky to base your offense on him. But this is the first good sign of growth from JK this year. If we're going to contend, he HAS to keep growing. And he needs to be able to grow when he's not the focus of the offense.
John Pettus
2024-12-07 00:51:53 +0000 UTCAny chance Dray ever comes off the bench to give JK 30 mins a night, Dray close at 5 if necessary? As Podz struggles w his shot, his desire to do other winning things impresses me. So many cats let their whole game slip when shots aren’t falling. Damn happy for Wiggs & Loon! How much of Dub Nation counted them out, led by Pod Punks?! Never played mfin POD PUNKS just looking to pounce with zero perspective or humanity!
Chip Tingle
2024-12-07 00:28:48 +0000 UTCThanks for the new nickname, absolutely love it, as much as I love JK.
Anthony Berry
2024-12-07 00:04:10 +0000 UTCMoody played 20+ minutes in this game, 1-5 from 3. He's had chances to show something but often doesn't. I agree we have no choice but to play him 20+ minutes for right now because he fits the mold of an effective 3 and D wing, but he needs to uh, actually hit 3's and play D.
Neal X
2024-12-06 23:42:00 +0000 UTCMan I’m so proud of Kuminga Unk! I been believing in my dawg and I know his work would show. Like you said Steph has got to empower him in these end of game situations to get a bucket bc I agree if him attacking jokic was the first option the other night we don’t lose that game but it’s the looking for Steph and other actions that throw the young guys off really
Chris Thomas
2024-12-06 22:59:58 +0000 UTCWhy would you blatantly lie like this? He didn’t OWN the possession to close the game? What about the 8 points he scored in over time to be the rockets last time we played? You clearly just made that up in your head sir
Cameron Beamon
2024-12-06 22:58:44 +0000 UTCIf we make a trade, buddy’s gotta be one of the guys involved in it. He’s not very good straight up
bruhchillll
2024-12-06 22:38:56 +0000 UTCSeemed like he was Mr. Calm with Dray out, didn’t it?
deb m.
2024-12-06 22:38:28 +0000 UTCI know you're implying Kuminga, but Wiggins has played with force pretty much every game this season. Kuminga never seems to "own" the possession - whereas Wiggins will often take leadership and basically say "this possession is for ME one way or the other". At the very least it's not nearly as clear as you're suggesting.
A Wolfeld
2024-12-06 22:31:41 +0000 UTCI worry that the team just isn’t big enough for JK & Draymond. On the one hand, Draymond is a legend, is still formidable, and contributes more to winning right now. But if JK has true potential, it seems like organizational malpractice to ship him because he doesn’t fit with a 34-year old undersized big man with a bad back.
Ejikeme Uzoigwe
2024-12-06 22:30:14 +0000 UTCIf you can’t play Kuminga with Dray, then play Draymond for 25 minutes and Kuminga the other 23 plus 5 minutes to close the game with Draymond at center. That JK is getting below 20 minutes is a problem.
Patrick Sonnenberg
2024-12-06 22:28:11 +0000 UTCI'd try Slo Mo in place of Looney in that lineup so there's someone else that can at least sort of handle and sort of shoot.
Major Powers
2024-12-06 22:27:42 +0000 UTCKloseminga to the rescue
Major Powers
2024-12-06 22:21:27 +0000 UTCNot only did Kuminga show he could finish over one smaller defender, he finished over TWO smaller defenders! Now what is that going to look like with Steph setting the screen instead of Wiggins? If we see another crunch-time game without JK in the closing lineup, somebody in the coaching staff needs to get fired! think it's time Steph takes a page from Lebron's playbook and learn to defer. You are right about Draymond and Steph recognizing JK as a closing weapon but it's mainly on Steph. When he becomes willing to defer, this team is going to take that next step. I am not willing to say JK is our best closing option yet but when he becomes a 75% FT shooter (at the very least), he will become that better closing option especially at this stage of Steph's career. The mantle needs to be passed eventually, father time is undefeated. I also wanted to add, 10 turnovers as a team without Steph and Draymond. Enough said about where those troubles are coming from.
Jimmy Ji
2024-12-06 22:17:34 +0000 UTCIf you play this style Kuminga is giving you 20 a game . And no shade to Wiggins .. But every time Kuminga and Wiggins start together you CLEARLY see who’s the more dominant player. Not saying better but more DOMINANT
Cameron Beamon
2024-12-06 22:14:15 +0000 UTCHe walks awkwardly, could be hurt as well.
Ivan
2024-12-06 22:08:16 +0000 UTCHaha you sure about that? This is Kerr we're talking about. Even in this game, the decision to sit him for most of that 2nd qtr was baffling even though he was playing well. It was almost like JK forced his hand in that 2nd half otherwise who knows what happens
AK
2024-12-06 22:03:58 +0000 UTCI love that Kuminga is finding his strength in patience in these pocket dribbles.
Davion Green
2024-12-06 21:55:52 +0000 UTCFor Wiggins pick ups I would say he needs to stop bring it to the body. Like you said put some force on it nd have a pound dribble into a pick up, low sweep or high sweep( situational) and extend it off the body with strong hands and soft touch to finish.
Davion Green
2024-12-06 21:52:22 +0000 UTCI think Slow Mo has had influenced Kuminga at the rim. Kuminga had some instances where he slows down as he takes it to the cup
Splashus Klay
2024-12-06 21:48:19 +0000 UTCi wasn’t prepared for that “gp2 shooting like stevie wonder” and “draymond dressed like a ups driver” alch never passes on an opportunity to go at draymond once he’s on street clothes. 😂😂
tobi to the world
2024-12-06 21:42:03 +0000 UTCI’m telling you now, this was Kumingas moment to prove his worth and he did. There is no possible way that Kerr will not have him closing games after this. We need to make a deep run it’s that simple.
Elvis
2024-12-06 21:35:57 +0000 UTCWith Melton out I would try the JK/Wigs/Looney/Dray/Curry lineup again. Podz is really not a 2, and he best coming of the bench as backup PG. If not, JK should definitely be a closer. Also agree - with Dray out, why is Andersen getting so little mins. Noticed against Nugs last GM, he played Joker good in playoffs last year, and he hardly matched up against him last GM. Like Kerr is hardly using him at the 5 and it's definitely worth a look. Moody needs more time also, especially if buddy cold like this. I mean extended run.
Chaz G
2024-12-06 21:31:48 +0000 UTCI disagree with Podzeimski being a "floor general" like he's Jason Kidd or something. This is a talking point from Kerr who's in love with his stepson. No one listens to Podziemski. He was even fighting Kuminga for a rebound. He's a no-hops Westbrook.
Goku44
2024-12-06 21:29:59 +0000 UTCThat should be the Idea moving forward to preserve Steph whether kuminga plays well or not
Tyler Gerch
2024-12-06 21:24:40 +0000 UTCWe, as a fanbase, absolutely need to STOP putting Steph & Draymond together as the System. It's Steph Curry. Alone. That is the featured weapon of this offense. Draymond usefulness on offense is to SETUP Curry. And that's it. Other players can do the same thing. And do so. And other players can offer things Draymond simply cannot do -- like complimentary scoring and spacing. Kuminga forces defenders into the paint. He opens things up for Curry. Kuminga has proven that he is a wiling passer and is showing growth in his BBIQ. That will keep improving the more he is featured.
Thomas Ogas
2024-12-06 21:21:39 +0000 UTCalch and the alch fam, for me, i’m slowly embracing the idea of a rebuild and doing it in time. we should start building with podz, kum, tjd, moody as foundational pieces. 2 of them have rings between themselves and they’ve been through some battles with us. Podz is a well rounded PG that can set these young guys up the only issue is his shooting but that part of his game will come. But when he’s dialled in there’s very few young guards that does what he does. i get the whole chase for a 5th ring and it’s all cos of steph but honestly im done with it. Let this rebuild begin because the rest of the league (magic, okc, hawks, etc) are building and we don’t want to be too late to that party by continually stunting the growth of these young guys. Especially jk and moody. this might sound wild but i’m open to trading curry.
tobi to the world
2024-12-06 21:20:11 +0000 UTCI'm a Podz doubter (not hater) but to answer the question, yes. The one thing I was sure of with Podz was that he could shoot (still am). So as much as I hate how much PT he gets and how much he helps off his man for charges and rebounds it SUCKS to see him in his head so much about shooting. Edit to add: And it's so frustrating how he gets praised as a floor general but if it isn't Steph he rarely sets up scorers. Him having the ball those two late possessions is fine but any true PG would know to get the ball to JK or Wiggs. It made no sense for him to call his own number with NO passes in those possessions.
Jordan Smith
2024-12-06 21:18:14 +0000 UTCI was never worried about losing streak the defense has been really good this season and you know we have been a better team after all star break for years kuminga had a good game but he got show me more his 3 is suspect it doesn’t make sense to me why he’s such a poor rebounder he can be good on defense when he’s not playing lazy
BASEDTEXAS18
2024-12-06 21:13:46 +0000 UTCPodziemski is like Triple H in the WWE in the early 2000s. You just ask yourself why is he the favorite guy when there are other talents. Is Podziemski dating Kerr's niece or something?
Goku44
2024-12-06 21:09:06 +0000 UTCThis is just an indictment to Kerr’s stubbornness, KD alluded to the motion offense not working every time. Not every wing is like KD, and iso offence works. If you have wings that can do it, make things dynamic. For 3 years now, Kuminga has been looking to pass first, which is egregious for his strengths.
ItsWhATItIs
2024-12-06 20:51:21 +0000 UTCwhat if instead of a steph centered offense it was kuminga? or a steph kuminga pick and roll
Brian Ricketts
2024-12-06 20:31:49 +0000 UTCIt was crazy to see Wiggins get back 2 back calls for what happens to Steph on a game to game basis. Glad he got the calls but they need to be more consistent, it’s a foul or its not and if its a foul, Steph needs to benefit from the call
Kahlil Baker
2024-12-06 20:31:48 +0000 UTCProps to Kloseminga Major Powers whoever you are.
Anthony Berry
2024-12-06 20:29:33 +0000 UTCOHHHHH THE VINDICATION! I knew Kuminga would pull through for me, for his fellow African brotha!!!
Irvin Mugo
2024-12-06 20:29:02 +0000 UTCI think he hold the ball too softly in his finger tips snatch that bitch up!
Athletic Alchemy
2024-12-06 20:28:09 +0000 UTCA stretch big would go a long way
Athletic Alchemy
2024-12-06 20:27:26 +0000 UTChaha facts.. Im just bewildered by the shooting.. that does not come with the feisty white guy mantle
Athletic Alchemy
2024-12-06 20:26:47 +0000 UTCthats right! Alpy is BBQ chicken
Athletic Alchemy
2024-12-06 20:25:36 +0000 UTCDraymond got this unique punchable face. I love how hes all in support in street clothes.
Gerrard Israel Laraga
2024-12-06 20:25:11 +0000 UTCthe thing is too.. it would let steph rest way more on the court. let him Stand in the corner and chill sometimes
Athletic Alchemy
2024-12-06 20:24:47 +0000 UTCI’m afraid with the return of Steph and Dray my most hated word “combinations” will prevent this game from being a learning experience to use a more balanced approach
Sarcasm 360
2024-12-06 20:21:13 +0000 UTCfacts
yan't get right
2024-12-06 20:17:28 +0000 UTCRight! Now watch tonight will be touch call after touch call lol
Athletic Alchemy
2024-12-06 20:17:25 +0000 UTCWhich is better? (A) Play a style of offense built around 1 player where he’s proven after 20 games he can ONLY get 22 PPG? (B) Play a style of offense where we guarantee our two freak athlete wings can *both* get AT LEAST 22 PPG? and that first guy will also be able to still get 22 PPG from just standing in the corner?
yan't get right
2024-12-06 20:16:53 +0000 UTCHe is such good shooter I don't look at his form as closely as others.. But you got a point, he is a big dude too 220lb it would make sense he gasses out quickly
Athletic Alchemy
2024-12-06 20:16:41 +0000 UTCYeah steph and draymond gotta take a step back… at least in the regular season.. Kuminga didn’t do anything I can’t see him repeating on any given night.
Offtopic K
2024-12-06 20:15:59 +0000 UTCAmen
Aceec
2024-12-06 20:15:32 +0000 UTCWhen watching buddy shoot do you notice each shot from now is just different? I’m talking about arc, foot placement, balance, hesitation, etc… it seems to me that all his weight and energy are in his legs and his legs are dead rn It probably wouldn’t hurt to rotate in spurts (aka games) between water and buddy His legs need rest and his shot will come back imo
Ben D
2024-12-06 20:14:11 +0000 UTCMan it's amazing how watchable the game of basketball becomes when the teams are allowed to play physical, if the NBA truly wants to fix their declining viewership more of this please. No picking favorites some nights, and no falling for the garbage head snaps and whining and make these athletes play through it.
KuraiT
2024-12-06 20:14:01 +0000 UTCThe JK, Moody and JK play helps raise our ceiling. Want a deep run? They need playtime to ensure they can contribute. Also don't hop on the JK train if you've been spamming to trade him. I'm watching all the comments, bruh 🤣😂
Anthony English
2024-12-06 20:13:41 +0000 UTCStyles make fights, Kuminga also closed the game strong when we played them last time. Something like the last 3 buckets in OT
Maksim Petrushin
2024-12-06 20:13:26 +0000 UTC"shooting like Stevie wonder" "built like a UPS driver" "this thing look like a sumo match in the paint" 😂😂😂 you on one Unc But cut Podz some slack! I think he's still getting used to being the rightful Son of Kerr after Nick has let him down so much. That feisty white guy mantle comes with a lot of pressure. 12 rebounds was great for us though
yan't get right
2024-12-06 20:12:33 +0000 UTCI was harping on Kuminga in a previous breakdown, I admit. But man he shut me up with this game. Really proud of him for stepping up when the team needed it
Andrew Lee
2024-12-06 20:07:53 +0000 UTCWarriors need to add more shooting.Really open up the court for Wiggins and kuminga. Warriors have two real shooters that can playing big minutes and in multiple lineups
mr.bean
2024-12-06 20:03:51 +0000 UTCWhat do you attribute to Wiggins inability to hold onto the ball during drives so frequently? What’s the solution to this?
Mitch Coob
2024-12-06 20:01:53 +0000 UTCNever losing to Dillon Brooks is a trend I hope continues.
Neal X
2024-12-06 20:01:50 +0000 UTCYall notice that whenever we have a bad stretch in the season, the Rocket always come up to get us back on track. 15 straight wins love to see it.
MaxShade18
2024-12-06 19:57:08 +0000 UTCGotta be honest Kuminga and Wiggins got them all the way to two minutes then it was two straight Podz isos, got worried. Crazy how just beating your man keeps the offense going though.
Sarcasm 360
2024-12-06 19:54:26 +0000 UTC
