Because of his outstanding impact as an off-ball player, Curry’s gravity gets a lot of deserved attention. Getting trapped at half-court out of a high-screen action gives his teammates the opportunity to find the open man in a 3-on-4 situation. Of course, it’s no secret that he’s also a great on-ball player, but what not a lot of people realize is just how good of one he is.
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors held media availability after practice today, with Coach Kerr giving some updates on a few of the players and their statuses for near-future games, as well as some words from the players themselves on how’re they’re feeling after exiting the NBA’s health and safety protocols. There’s a couple solid points of news on the Dubs after today:
Read MoreOn Monday afternoon the popular social media account HouseOfHighlights posted a clip of famous Twitch streamer and Minnesota Timberwolves center, Karl-Anthony Towns, having a chat about stat chasing.
Read MoreI’ll be one of the first people to admit that LeBron James deserves more credit than some people are willing to give him. While he’s not better than Michael Jordan (and it’s not particularly close), he’s still a phenomenal basketball player and undeniably a guy who knows how to win. But it makes his legacy just that much harder to appreciate when he’s just outright lying.
Read MoreHis first highlight as a Warrior came with about a minute left in the first quarter of Golden State’s Christmas Day victory from the Valley of the Sun.
Quinndary Weatherspoon went under a screen, jumped a pass from Cameron Payne intended for Chris Paul and used a give-and-go with Juan Toscano Anderson to hit a left-handed layup.
Read MoreWhile there’s plenty of drama around the league from time to time, it’s often said that the NBA is similar to a fraternity. At the end of the day, every guy is playing at that level and can compete because they respect the work ethic of others, and as a result, these guys end up bonding in any number of ways. For some, it’s hard-headed competition, others a sibling rivalry, and even more just out there having fun.
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