I’d really appreciate a player-by-player breakdown of how they look to you after the 1st week of TC. We’re always interested in anything you have to say about our favorites, but ideally a team can count on everyone on the roster. Do Claxton, George, and Moore look like they have any gas left in the tank? Is Acie likely to contribute more than Marcus did last year?

For example, the winner version of Monta Ellis is Tony Parker……….both are quick to the basket, both can score with both hands and finish on both sides of the basket. Parker handles the ball better and is a more traditional PG. But as far as game style goes, they are similar players.

The winner version of Anthony Randolph is Kevin Garnett. Similar physiques, Anthony can handle the ball better, but Kevin is a more disciplined defender and better low post scorer.

The winner version of Stephen Jackson is Hedo Turkoglu. Turkoglu has always played on 50+ win teams his entire career. He is a more consistent perimeter shooter than Stephen, both can score in similar ways.

The winner version of Stephen Curry is Devin Harris. Devin obviously hasn’t developed his Nets team into winners yet……..but if I could have a choice between the 2, I would take Devin any day of the week.

The winner version of Brandon Wright is Lamarcus Aldridge. While their sizes are different, Brandan is a little leaner and longer……their games are very similar. Both can score in the low block and both are decent free throw shooters.

The winner version of CJ Watson is Derek Fisher. While Fisher is mostly a starter, I think their games can be similar. Both are not very quick, both are ok ball handlers, but both are not scared to shoot, especitally in the 4th quarter. Derek has a little more range, but CJ’s mid range game is better.

If only we could have the winner versions instead of the loser versions…….

That’s why I’m saying don’t get all excited about Anthony Randolph and his summer league dominance.

At the same time, don’t get too down on Stephen Curry for his poor Summer performance….

Belinelli dominated the 2007 Summer League and couldn’t get a minute in the rotation to save his life.

The West is tougher than ever……….anyone who thinks the West is weaker is smoking PCP.

The Lakers are set to win close to 70 games this year. Artest defending perimeter players will free up so much energy for #24 on the offensive end. Couple that with the constant improvement of the already talented Gasol…and the rest of the cast and coaching staff.

Dallas and San Antonio both improved. New Orleans may have improved as well with the Okafor signing. Utah held on to everybody. Portland added a quality PG to their young core. Denver should win 50 +.

Where do we fit into the picture?

It’s not hard to look good on offense if your defender is a Warriors. Looking “unstoppable” and “impressive” in training camp is as effective as looking dominate in Summer League when it comes to predicting who’s going to shine in the regular season.

Apparently…I hear…I’m told…What’s going on Marcus, you’re not breathlessly watching every practice via the lame NO AUDIO “Live” feed via upstream? For Shame, lol, for shame!

This team is not as bad as people think. The team was never designed to be defensive stalwarts. They were designed to out run the opponent and they will be very good at that…as long as they can hit open shots. Enter Curry and Morrow. I’m still not giving up on this team.

Frankly, can’t blame BW slow development if the coach is one lousy lazy alcoholic.