Comments on: Standing Pat a Good Move

By: traveler

traveler — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:37:01 +0000

i think at some point, we have to aim higher than 9th or 10 place every year. otherwise, why bother competing. True, the Ws are entertaining. Could they do better, I think so. For example, why the heck do we have Pietrus and not Ruben Patterson. Why did we sign Watson to provide relief for BD but he is not providing relief. BD is still playing in the 40s.

By: manhattanproj

manhattanproj — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:40:16 +0000

as long as the w’s are willing and competitive, i’m happy. they going to be in the playoff chase this year and if they continue to do what they’ve been doing, they going to make the playoffs over either the rockets or the nuggets. they have a pretty good record since the 0-6 start. if they were 3-3 in those games, they are the 7th seed.

i dont know where all these negativities come in. be happy that the w’s are competitive. even if they will be 9th seed, it’s still a hell of lot better than watching the days when joe smith, sprewell, mookie blaylock, john starks were playing. be content that w’s are competitive. there is only one world champ every season.

By: commish

commish — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:37:43 +0000

The Warriors, without going into the luxury tax, and assuming Baron does not walk away from over $17M, will have no money to sign any meaningful free agents in the off-season after signing Beans and Monta. For sure our team will be better and more competitive, but no way do we get deep into the playoffs. I think our only hope is the TPE because that is worth $10M and could be a big chit to play pre draft.

From a fan’s perspective we have an exciting team to watch, but a team that just isn’t good enough to compete successfully in the very deep West.

By: EJ

EJ — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:37:44 +0000

it’s taken 12 years for the warriors to become a competitive basketball team. i say be happy with what we have right now. it’ll be a couple of years at least before we can actually call them a title contender.

By: Petaluman

Petaluman — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:41:05 +0000

The future began last year.

By: pastiche

pastiche — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:33:19 +0000

Where’s the potential upside for Andris? His success is contingent on a penetrating guard like Baron…Like Baron? How many BD’s are trolling around the league looking for the perfect system for them to excel (Nellieball). How many PG’s can actually make this team run.
Our veterans are our blue chips. Monta is a bonafide stud at the SG position, but as a point? No…
Andris doesn’t have the tools for a real jumpshot (shoots from his wrists for heaven’s sake). He’s terrific offensively as a slasher, without having to assert himself with post moves, but he will never be a first or second option on offense. Esp not in a Nelly type tempo, the same that Ellis thrives in. He is reeeaaaalllly deficient on D. His rebound stats are blown out of proportion on a team that doesn’t rebound well. What kind of money will a player with such gaping holes demand? Perhaps we should consider an impact player in the offseason with $ we all figure will be thrown at AB. I am not sold that he is worth the money he will command.
BW and Bellinelli have shown nothing in practice, shoot arounds, scrimmages etc. What makes everyone so optimistic about their development. BW seems terrifically undersized and seems to lack offensive instincts and has exhibited NO JUMPSHOT (a staple for a Nelly 4). And which position will BW guard? The Garnett comparisons bare no fruit for me (KG came into the league at 7 ft, with glimpses of ball handling skills and a smooth jumper, BW cannot lay claim to these skills). Bellinelli doesn’t posess NBA speed or body. Certainly not what our style of play needs. He may have value as a Steve Novak type player?

Kazu- obviously limited skills wise (lots of natural talent) but doesn’t seem to have a tenacious mindset.

Staying the course seems a little safe and short sighted.

By: traveler

traveler — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:03:28 +0000

we’ve been looking to the future for the last 10 plus years. when is this future going to come? possibly next year with Monta and Biedrins playing well. Hopefull Nelson returns and barring any injuries, we have next year or the future to look forward to. Its too late for a trade for this year but I think we are a piece or two from being in the playoffs and knocking off a Dallas type team in the first round using the current roster. Without making changes this year, I still think we finish on the 9th position. the west is tougher this year and we have the same lineup with no relief from Webber.

By: Wilson

Wilson — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:07:05 +0000

The Warriors are a good team this year. Next year Monta will put on some muscle and improve defensively. Andris will develop some low post moves. Brandan Wright, Belinelli, Watson, Azubuike, and maybe even POB and Perovic will improve and be contributors. The team might learn to play smarter. So even if the personnel stays the same, this young team could get even better next season. Add one big guy at PF or center through trades and there’s the potential for winning it all.

By: manhattanproj

manhattanproj — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:22:07 +0000

for those that keep saying “staying pat will just get us in the lottery” – seriously who can you get that will improve this team without giving up a core player? seriously, name one player. c’mon let’s get real.

don’t make a move just to make a move ala cavaliers.

if i remember correctly, half or so of the team will be fa. ellis, andris, buke, barnes, pietrus, davis(potential), not including one offs like webber and d-league call up.

so the w’s going to have the cap space to pursue FAs after signing ellis and andris. you can go after true difference makers like deng, iguodala, okafor, etc. all restricted but possible.

By: commish

commish — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:12:49 +0000

Standing pat gets us into the lottery (again) this season. I just hope Cohan will let Mully use the TPE prior to the NBA draft to land us what we need to compete next season after we negotiate long term contacts with Beans and Monta. The scary thought is if we continue to stand pat, we are stuck with the same team from this year going into next season. An entertaining but deeply flawed team to make the playoffs or if we do, then do much damage.