They don't have Curry.
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They don't have Curry.
Lionel Richie
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Is it fair to say the rumors of the Warriors demise were greatly exaggerated and we shouldn't be in such a hurry to crown the Cavs?
Ninja Scooter
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I think the idea is that if Curry is weak, the gameplan is to knock him around and be very physical with him. The problem is that you can only do so much. Refs aren't going to let you batter and beat up the league MVP. Westbrook is actually playing him really physically, except even if Curry weren't strong, his quick feet allow him to get to his spots and still get his shot off. YOu can't really outmuscle that. Same reason Reggie Miller, who was built like a stick figure, was able to get his shot off so often. Now imagine if Reggie were faster and quicker.
rokkerkory
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Who is silly enough to jump to that conclusion
I think it's safe to say to win back to back championships it takes a lot of maturity and keeping your head in the game.
kaiju
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Lionel Richie
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I think Cavs fans were salivating at the idea of facing the Thunder.
Even winning one takes that, the Warriors don't win last year if they crumbled once the Cavs punched them in the teeth.
King Tubby
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Dell Curry wasn't a twig either y'know.
People keep trying to chracterize Steph as soft and I'm like, what's your evidence? He has a babyface?
rokkerkory
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Cavs fans want the easy road always
eBay Huckster
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is that supposed to be a bad thing?
Thanks for a reasonable reply. Valid points, although Reggie was 6'6 with long arms and a high release, so pretty different style.
And I dont think Curry is actually weak, I just think thats his biggest weakness, if that makes sense. So thats how I would play him.
beat
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People who haven't been watching the Warriors closely have been saying "give him some hard fouls" for at least the last two seasons. You aren't some genius with the simple answer no one else thought of.
Met Dell several times and saw him play probably 200+ times in person. You could tell me he benched 500lbs and I would still know he wasnt physical and often shied away from contact.
and i bet you'd rather face the raptors than the cavs too
Ninja Scooter
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They don't have much flexibility. Ibaka could be a trade chip if they make him available, but not sure they get anything in return that makes them immediately better.
-Thunder completely shat the bed in the middle of the game. The defense was horrible. That Curry guy also might have had a little something to do with it.
-Kanter is being straight out bullied and exposed in the pick and roll. Really needed him to step up this game and get us some extra boards but his fuck ups on defense discourages his offense.
-Serge has been a no show this series, and aside from a couple of games, this playoffs overall. What happened to this guy?
-Russ fucked up royally closing the second half. Went for the flopping 3 which he has been trying to sell for years and has never gotten the call for it, so I don't know why he tries. And that airball 3. Hopefully he looks back.
-I thought the officiating was decent on both ends(meaning a lot of non-calls) but it's bullshit how KD gets a tech for complaining about a call while not even looking at the ref while Draymond is allowed breathe down our players necks while staring them down. I don't mind him doing that but let it go both ways.
-Kanter is being straight out bullied and exposed in the pick and roll. Really needed him to step up this game and get us some extra boards but his fuck ups on defense discourages his offense.
-Serge has been a no show this series, and aside from a couple of games, this playoffs overall. What happened to this guy?
-Russ fucked up royally closing the second half. Went for the flopping 3 which he has been trying to sell for years and has never gotten the call for it, so I don't know why he tries. And that airball 3. Hopefully he looks back.
-I thought the officiating was decent on both ends(meaning a lot of non-calls) but it's bullshit how KD gets a tech for complaining about a call while not even looking at the ref while Draymond is allowed breathe down our players necks while staring them down. I don't mind him doing that but let it go both ways.
Gully State
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But that's how he's played...teams grab hold and push him all the time all game long. This isn't 90's basketball where you can get away with outright clobbering guys when they go to the rim or hockey checking him when he cuts to the hoop because it's no longer allowed.
Gentrification of Oracle is a sad sad thing. Seriously SMH when that one fan was taking pics of Curry instead of trying to help him up
My point in that was to say I was shocked it didnt happen this game. Not that I mastered some strategy.
friskykillface
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Thats like silicon valley $$$$$$$$ right there, they ain't risking their bodies , lol at everyone dodging
lol Kanter ain't shit, big for nothing, was trash on my 2K team in Utah
Serge is an old man that lied about his age, only way to explain the huge quick decline in his game
Let the record show that wasn't my section. I would have gone to the ER for the chef.
King Tubby
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Just talking about strength there, not physicality or play style. If you watch Steph play you'll see he doesn't shy away from contact and teams play him physically all the time.
DataStream
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While I live in SF, I'd be really sad if they moved. Going to the game there last week was great. The vibe is pure Oakland.
That's a done deal http://www.chasecenter.com
Hopefully they don't lose too much of the Oracle advantage. Like the Niners with their disastrous move to Santa Clara.
rokkerkory
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U gotta ask them if it's helped them win a champ so far
thehypocrite
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That really ain't that much. Do you guys even lift?curry can deadlift 400 poundsfuck he is strong.
Gully State
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Speaking of deceptive strength, for whatever reason Nate Duncan's observation that Randy Foye is the league's best post defender at the guard position always sticks out in my mind. But it's true though, every time I see someone bigger try to post up on Foye, he doesn't budge and it always results in a bad shot.
400lbs is not much? you must lift at least 600 then
Larry Johnson had the best quote for deceptive strength, calling it "old man" strength. Like the little old man that crushes your hand when he shakes it.
thehypocrite
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Not 600, I haven't. I also don't take any supplements or have special trainers, I also have an 8-6 job. But 400 pounds ain't that much. Go to any gym and be shocked by how many people hit that.
thehypocrite
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That wasn't the pointlol his job isn't to weight lift though
. His job allows him to train way more and better than your average John Doe.DataStream
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The Niners issues extend far beyond the venue change.
I think GSW will do great and hopefully the vibe will carry over and mitigate the large number of douchebags who have taken over the city.
Yea at playing basketball not weight lifting. Lol. This is basketball not nflThat wasn't the point
Just stop. 400 pounds is impressive. Sure it's not elite level but it is still great.That wasn't the point
eBay Huckster
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So far they've played a grand total of zero Finals games with a reasonably healthy core in two postseasons, so I'mma grade that incomplete.
UCSF petition still in play.
My office is actually next to the lot in mission bay : /
KazenY2J
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Game 1 overreaction, happened in the Finals also.
WesternHeretic
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kaiju
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Saw this during the game, KD was heated.
Ninja Scooter
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in true TNT fashion, he clearly said "Hey man forget you, melon farmer, pass me the ball"
Those are not warrior fans, that is what you call the bandwagon. I would gladly try to catch the Steph, Andre, or Klay, just not Draymond.
FallingEdge
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Just cause you have an 8-6 job doesn't mean you can't lift that much.
Also, Curry weighs 190 lbs (according to wiki anyway). He's lifting over 2x his bw. It is impressive.
Mother-fucker is actually a less-offensive thing to call a black guy than melon farmer imo.
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