A lot of the attention surrounding Golden State’s hot start to this season has revolved around discrediting it. While the Warriors have admittedly had it a little easier than some other teams, their strength of schedule shouldn’t be indication of a fluke, especially when the seven teams with easier schedules aren’t nearly as proficient as they are.
Read MoreThe Warriors changed basketball. Steph Curry’s success and MVP seasons brought forth the 3-point revolution. He paved the way for scorers like James Harden to pick up their games, and inspired players like Trae Young to come into the league dropping 30-foot bombs like it was the playground. And still, he continues as the greatest shooter to ever do it.
Read MoreThe Warriors are 9-1.
Let that sink in.
Monday night, the Dubs welcomed Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks to chase center, and safe to say this marquee matchup delivered. Stephen Curry, in typical fashion, silenced the doubters with a massive 50 point game that has sent shock waves throughout the entire NBA community. It is almost as if everyone forgot who the best shooter in league history is. Shame.
Read MoreShooters around the NBA are struggling. The average 3-point shot percentage is one of the lowest it’s ever been, at 34.2%. Players like Steph Curry, Dame Lillard, Trae Young, and James Harden are all seeing lowered percentages even as great of shooters as they are. One guy who isn’t seeing a dip in his numbers - instead seeing a massive spike - is Nemanja Bjelica.
Read MoreWhen the Warriors drafted Jordan Poole with the 28th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the buzz around the pick wasn’t as high. Now, Poole has slowly but surely developed himself into a fine player. It took a while, but it seems that Poole has found his comfort zone.
Poole’s steady progression since his rookie year has been a testament to his work ethic. During his rookie year, to say that Poole struggled is an understatement. But, instead of pouting about his performance, Poole was sent down to the G-League where he steadily improved.
Read MoreWell, we all knew it was coming. After a slow start to the season minus a riveting performance against the Clippers, Steph Curry went nuclear against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. While it was a battle all through the first half, the Warriors put on a landslide of a 3rd quarter, depositing 40 points (18 belonging to Steph) and holding Atlanta to just 21.
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