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lmao moses is a bucket he should have a lil ego 😂
Matt Andrews
2024-11-05 05:26:07 +0000 UTCIf Wiggins can turn into a great defender and rebounded after the Wolves JK can still develop into a defender at the min.
Diego
2024-11-04 18:48:36 +0000 UTCAlchemy I watched your video "Who will Land Giannis" and noted the excitement in your voice and on your face with the thought of it being GSW. I am not a big fan of trading for superstars unless we rebuilding from scratch or become an instant favorites to win the Chip that year. KD to GS was my last straw and particularly since they never give steph Klay or Draymond their righful credit due. To this day persons who vote on frivolous awards like MVP have been heard saying Steph only won because of KD, an over rated player (not talent) who has not won before or since. Chemistry andbfit wins Chips! I plant this seed and ask the question What if JK got or gets the all in support from his management that the Bucks committed to Gannis. Gannis is the one player I could rationalize but only if JK remain on the team to learn from him. JK game is a hybrid of Gannis and LeBron and they did not have to be high volume high percentage 3pt shooters. Kerr just need to show the man 22 some faith and be innovative in designing his integration. I am sure Terry would.
Dale Happy Knowles
2024-11-02 10:53:50 +0000 UTCI agree with hyou here-- no need for socio/psychological speculation here
Nikita Lavres
2024-11-01 23:05:40 +0000 UTCOn a positive note, is Buddy a hybrid of Steph and Klay? Steph compatible killer motor and Klay mindless pure shooting.
Dale Happy Knowles
2024-11-01 23:00:20 +0000 UTCAlc I am new and still figuring you out but can we minimize the negative engmergy we sending towards JK. 4 years is unfair. Anyone who has played competitive level sports know we have to perfect our tool kit in live minutes. JK and Moodybreally has nit had that and JK even more disadvantaged considering his journey to thr draft leaving Congo to be inserted in the American system in High School followed by G League. A high upside high rish status. Moody a polished player through the ranks onto college for one year. A consistent and mature player beyond his years. Plugging those two players into the 4 time champion GSWs naturally would prove favorable for Moody who incidents I figured on draft day by year 2 or 3 he should have been established as 6th man. JK more so than Moody needs the reps he was not granted until he threatened his coach politely, just to feel he belong but we also want him to learn and do in the NBA overnight what he has obviously never been asked or had the need to learn? Really! But more importantly why? Why do we do this? Hardin dont play D. LeBron don't play D. Let JK beast out and someone else puck up the slack on D. I am sure he can average 25 every night if they make him the work horse or leopard that he is. Look how much his offense improved from last year in areas Kerr told him he has to improve. Let him do that with out having to think about all these other insignificant thing compared to what he is naturally above the field at. It just makes no sense the talk of Steph window shrinking and on the other hand holding him back. How about talking about what he does above the field that Kerr is holding him back at doing. Infact Houston would be a good game to release the leopard and everyone play off of him versus he thinking about fitting into so Mystical 13 man rotation.
Dale Happy Knowles
2024-11-01 22:58:37 +0000 UTCCurious Claudio, do you have a specific trade in mind if using JK this deadline for an upgrade?
Stevie Ray
2024-11-01 22:50:22 +0000 UTCI hear ya.. I would like to see him get some whistles at the rim if thats what there calling on that night
Athletic Alchemy
2024-11-01 22:41:41 +0000 UTCim paste a reply above becsue those are my thoughts on it...I think it depends on what the habits are, shot selection, leaving your feet defensively. The hyper active guys can learn to calm down. boxing out, getting into a stance, multiple efforts. In my experience rarely changes
Athletic Alchemy
2024-11-01 22:40:41 +0000 UTCthanks man.. me as well! "fortune favors the bold"
Athletic Alchemy
2024-11-01 22:39:02 +0000 UTCI think it depends on what the habits are, shot selection, leaving your feet defensively. The hyper active guys can learn to calm down. boxing out, getting into a stance, multiple efforts. In my experience rarely changes
Athletic Alchemy
2024-11-01 22:37:53 +0000 UTCAnd pods does a lot of acting some times. Whipping his head back on drives etc. as annoying as kuminga screaming “eeeeyyyy” every time he goes to the rim. Reduce that stuff and whistles will come
Ken Bradford
2024-11-01 22:26:07 +0000 UTCI feel like with some distance and maybe success it becomes a mainstream opinion. But I feel like bball heads already have dray second in overall impact
Ken Bradford
2024-11-01 22:23:44 +0000 UTCThis was an especially good segment. But I have to weigh in on the idea that JK's mental failings are fixed at 22 yrs old. Basketball IQ improves continuously over a career. Some examples of players with reps for low mental aptitude in their early years who grew out of it: - Javale McGee (say no more) - Andrew Wiggins was once ranked as THE worst positional defender in the NBA - DeAndre Jordan struggled mightily with with defensive rotations in college, and his low bball IQ lowered his draft position by 15 picks. He's now considered a "cerebral" player who coaches trust to quarterback a defense. - Julius Randle overcame a reputation while in LA for forcing plays and inability to learn the offensive system to now being considered a great decision maker and facilitator The "low basketball IQ" or "has bad habits" labels are often unfairly applied to young players. Improvement in this area is related most closely to desire. Javale and Wiggs overcame much stronger criticism than JK is currently experiencing. The fact that he's on a mission gives me hope.
ngault
2024-11-01 19:43:13 +0000 UTCis a matter of being ready or not when you have the opportunity, pods and TJB are the example, he needs the extra effort in defense... he did that last game if he continues to do that he might be an amazing all star, otherwise time for a trade
Claudio Cesar Esteffan Sepulveda
2024-11-01 16:38:52 +0000 UTCnice analysis. really hope podz the wild man doesn't seriously injure himself. You're audio quality is excellent.
Robert Mutch
2024-11-01 16:19:36 +0000 UTCgreat point
yan't get right
2024-11-01 04:51:54 +0000 UTCMaybe because he hasn’t been getting consistent minutes this whole time. Only been the last 2 yrs
Ash
2024-11-01 00:53:05 +0000 UTCTbh Moody is a professional and would not cause dissension in the team. It’s been a rough 4 years for him so maybe he stops being the nice guy who knows
Ash
2024-11-01 00:50:48 +0000 UTCNot diggin the psychological/sociological speculation between players and coaches, as it echoes the worst side of Dubs Xitter. Yes, JK needs the ball and is a better fit w 2nd unit for this, especially when core shooters are out of starting lineup. Thanks for pointing out fundamental deficiencies that keep him off the floor and work against his own cause, especially team D n boards. Dray put on a clinic! I’d love to see Podz go to his rarely used jumper, too! I’m guessing he dribbles more with those 3 injured. Continued gratitude Alch!
Chip Tingle
2024-11-01 00:00:07 +0000 UTCAlch just wanted to ask because you brought it up in the Breakdown and as well Today's UTube, in regards to JK's habits, I see it as more mental focus and in my experience 22 year olds don't have that in spades. I see your perspective too though, just wondered if you had a thought on that.
Anthony Berry
2024-10-31 23:18:27 +0000 UTCngl the idea of Kerr et al filing a formal complaint about BP not getting a white boy whistle made me lol
Ejikeme Uzoigwe
2024-10-31 22:23:42 +0000 UTCI didn’t really notice the moody and hield situation during the game untill you broke it down and it will be interesting to see what happens next game between them
Static2Fresh
2024-10-31 22:14:26 +0000 UTCProbably easiest and cleanest way to go about it, is let him explore restricted free agency and plan to match the market
Stevie Ray
2024-10-31 22:08:16 +0000 UTCWe use this world max - it's a rookie max, a.k.a the Bag of Potential. It's a gamble by a franchise in belief this player COULD become an All-NBA star. It's not supposed to guaranteed. These young top 10 picks probably could get paid more out of college but take these rookie deals in the NBA with the carrot of the rookie max at the end of it. Now, with Kuminga, is that a good gamble for Golden State? Maybe ÷ Maybe not
Stevie Ray
2024-10-31 22:06:21 +0000 UTCI would assume, either at Boston or the game before - but there has been no official timeliness provided
Stevie Ray
2024-10-31 22:01:30 +0000 UTCYeaa I didn't see it either. I think the remedy is just Moody getting regular minutes. If he doesn't, maybe it becomes a thing.
Stevie Ray
2024-10-31 21:59:53 +0000 UTCJust cuz all the pods love Podz doesn't mean the refs do. He's walked in the league acting like he deserves that vet whistle and they're gonna keep giving him the short end of the stick. Can you imagine being on the other end of that face he makes? His hustle is contagious, but that level of exasperation needs to be limited to 1 time a game.
Stevie Ray
2024-10-31 21:52:19 +0000 UTCThanks for the breakdown Alch! I think Dray's extra motivated by Klay's departure, for two reasons. Obviously he (and Steph) want the Dubs to outperform the Mavs this season. But if they were to somehow win another chip, then Dray is permanently solidified as Steph's second-in-command when looking back on this dynasty. I personally already feel that way but I'm sure a lot of fans currently favor Klay (for obvious reasons)
thomas
2024-10-31 21:39:55 +0000 UTCAlch doing a rewatch and Theis got an ankle injury at some point. Fitz announced it at about 8:51 3rd quarter.
Anthony Berry
2024-10-31 21:30:34 +0000 UTCReally interesting interaction between buddy kuminga and moody. Didnt even notice that until you pointed it out. Hopefully it ends up being nothing in the long run
Andrew Lee
2024-10-31 21:16:56 +0000 UTCGreat, great eye on the Buddy/Moody tension stuff, Alc. It's become obvious after 5 games that Buddy is not the Klay replacement everyone keeps talking about but actually the 2022 Poole replacement. Just more polished and more professional. But the issue with the Poole thing always came down to Steph's reputation. On this team, he got to play like a mini-Steph, with way less responsibility and a LOT of recognition for high-risk high-reward scoring. Seems like Buddy is loving that role. So this depth is really fun right now, but it'll be interesting to see how Buddy reacts when Steph/Wiggins become the real engine for the offense against good teams like in '22. Gotta temper expectations tbh. I kinda feel like that's where JK and Moody will really be important. They know how long it takes to succeed in this system.
yan't get right
2024-10-31 21:13:51 +0000 UTCStackhouse has breathed new life into this team. Seeing him dap up guys on the bench, get up and celebrate plays, be visibly impressed or frustrated with the little things! All that shit matters! Im glad they are embracing that tenacious identity. I was surprised they played as well as they did considering I was expecting NOP to come out salty and ready for revenge. Granted, they were now without CJ and Herb, but still. Im hoping Kuminga embraces a 6th-man type of role. He needs to simplify the game for himself and just continue doing the little things. TJD.....for the love of god. This man will not dunk with one hand if you held a gun to his head. He almost ends his own LIFE because he wants to dunk with two hands!!! Goddamn bro!!! One handed jams only! Podz is tough as hell and I think there was definitely a little bit of extra on that collision from that Pels player. This was a good final home win as they go on this road gauntlet. Lets hope Wiggins and Melton can be ready for Saturday!
Jansen E
2024-10-31 21:07:15 +0000 UTCWhen is Steph supposed to be back?
Omer Ali
2024-10-31 20:39:46 +0000 UTCIt's kind of normal to expect guys not to be super deferential to the "new guy" no matter how he's performing, as long as it's not happening way later on in the season too.
Neal X
2024-10-31 20:35:33 +0000 UTCI think the coaching staff is much improved from last year. I just like our tenacity on defense, Stackhouse has the reputation from his playing days to keep everyone accountable including Draymond. Let's hope he gives JK an earful on his box-out habits, it was ugly.
Jimmy Ji
2024-10-31 20:30:59 +0000 UTCPretty happy with what happened last night. Nothing particularly stuck out As for the road trip, I’d be happy if they go 3-2. Boston and Cleveland are the ones I expect them to lose
Edy
2024-10-31 20:30:46 +0000 UTCLoved the short spurt of JK punking Ingram. I honestly expected a better fight from the Pels and maybe even an L but I’ll take it, but damn they’re soft
Luke Zhang
2024-10-31 20:29:21 +0000 UTCDraft kings whistle 🤣
Sarcasm 360
2024-10-31 20:21:08 +0000 UTCi am wondering if a incomplete offensive player, with a bad defensive habits deserves a max contract... i love JK, but idk why he plays like a Junior high player while he is an NBA player
Claudio Cesar Esteffan Sepulveda
2024-10-31 20:20:57 +0000 UTCAh ok fair enough. But it still looks like Moody hit Buddy a beat later than he was supposed to.
Dashaya Toney
2024-10-31 20:19:03 +0000 UTCYeah, TJD's vertical spacing is huge for us -- so what happens when he inevitably gets lower back soreness or whatever? We definitely do need to get more depth at the 5. I somehow don't think teams are going to give us a Sengun or a Zubac, but maybe Valenciunas?
Neal X
2024-10-31 20:18:03 +0000 UTCpointed this out but that's probably just them setting up their WTF play for the inbound. that shrug is usually the hand signal for it
Billy Roberson
2024-10-31 20:17:39 +0000 UTCThat little interaction you picked up on between Moody, Buddy, and JK is a microcosm of why you're one of the best at this shit and why I been subbed for damn near 8 years now.
Dashaya Toney
2024-10-31 20:15:44 +0000 UTCWho knew backpack Dray had a ratchet in that backpack 👀
AK
2024-10-31 20:14:13 +0000 UTCWas watching Stackhouse and his interactions with JK on the bench and during timeouts… there’s definitely a connection there and I’m very interested to see what kind of growth JK has this season with Stack in his ear.
Steven Jones
2024-10-31 20:13:36 +0000 UTCIt’s not the warriors without Steph. It’s the warriros then :)
Patrick Sonnenberg
2024-10-31 20:13:08 +0000 UTCThat interaction between Moody, buddy and JK you pointed out was concerning. But winning solves all, right?
Haris Butt
2024-10-31 20:12:52 +0000 UTCBuddy= 6th man of the year?
Grizzly Thief
2024-10-31 20:11:47 +0000 UTCIf we can play defense ion this road trip then we have a chance. I'll be happy if we split it at go 2-2
Haris Butt
2024-10-31 20:10:14 +0000 UTC@4:20 pretty sure that shrugging hand gesture is for the WTF action, one of their most popular out-of-bounds sets. Usually it's just a pindown.
Billy Roberson
2024-10-31 20:05:50 +0000 UTCHappy Halloween Alch.. Draymond has to be an early front runner for DPOY.. also at this pace I wouldn’t be surprised if Podz is in Defensive team conversations next year
Offtopic K
2024-10-31 20:01:09 +0000 UTCYou know its over when draymond hits 3s
Gerrard Israel Laraga
2024-10-31 19:59:02 +0000 UTCThey let up a little in the second, but it was impressive how well this team controlled the game. There were some tense moments, but the 4th never dropped below double digits.
BruceWayne
2024-10-31 19:58:15 +0000 UTCThis team might be something special
Branden Edwards
2024-10-31 19:53:12 +0000 UTCFix yr spelling — it’s Warriors
MrWiezy
2024-10-31 19:51:47 +0000 UTCGlad Dray went out and got his getback, maybe DPOY hopes are still alive🤷🏾♂️
Swole Mole
2024-10-31 19:51:17 +0000 UTC
