Earlier this week, former Cavaliers guard, NBA champion, and now “Dancing With the Stars” champion Iman Shumpert went on the Bootleg Kev podcast with hip hop DJ Bootleg Kev to discuss a variety of basketball-related topics. Shumpert, a veteran swingman who’s calling card was mostly on the defensive side for his career, dished specifically on his view on the Golden State Warriors, then versus now.
Read MoreMonday night at Chase center was one to remember. Not only because it was Steph’s first night back in the building after breaking the three-point record, but also because it was Dubnations first real glimpse at DJ Green. Let me just say, the kid is awesome.
Read MoreBreaking news: The Warriors are pretty damn good when Draymond Green plays well. In his career, Green has recorded 31 triple doubles. In those games, the Warriors are 30-1. Is there a direct correlation? I think it’s pretty easy to figure that one out. What’s interesting, however, is that triple-doubles are usually an offense-based stat. He gets a lot of credit for his defense, but he’s phenomenal on the other end as well.
Read MoreWith a slew of players entering health and safety protocols the past two weeks, the NBA has decided that teams will have to ensure they have a playable number of guys on the roster. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the league has stated that all teams are required to sign a replacement player if two of their current guys test positive and are entered into protocol.
Read MoreThe three-time NBA champion and sharpshooter Klay Thompson just received his most recent update on his return to action. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, he is now eyeing three games in January and has ruled out a comeback before Christmas. The three games are January 3rd versus Miami, January 9th versus Cleveland, and January 18th versus Detroit.
Read MoreThe team’s trip to Toronto last night, with Curry, Green, Iguodala, Poole, and Porter Jr. sitting, seemed like an inevitable loss. The Raptors were at full strength and they’ve been playing well, with Scottie Barnes and Fred VanVleet having a few nice games down the stretch. So far as most fans were concerned, this second half of the Warriors’ second back-to-back in two weeks was no big deal.
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