Comments on: Game #14 (5-9): Spurs 118, Warriors 104

By: Perry

Perry — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:21:36 +0000

Our whole front line sucks, “Chris”….

Having Andris back and Ronny at full strength helps our off the ball defense, help defense and rebounding a little bit….but all in all, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum looked like they were playing against a high school front line in the Laker game.

Less of the case, the following night against New Jersey for the Lakers. While Josh Boone and Sean Williams are no defensive juggernauts, Brook Lopez and his offense along with his defensive presence caused more problems for the Laker front line that did our front line. Pau Gasol finished with his usual production.

Let’s look at the Laker front line Saturday night against us:

Ron Artest 19 points/5 rebounds
Pau Gasol 22 points/12 rebounds
Andrew Bynum 12 points/7 rebounds
Lamar Odom 8 points/10 rebounds

Sunday night, the Laker front line against New Jersey:

Ron Artest 8 points/2 rebounds
Pau Gasol 20 points/7 rebounds
Andrew Bynum 8 points/6 rebounds
Lamar Odom 5 points/6 rebounds

Big difference in points and rebounds between the 2 games………..I know, I know, no Andris, and Ronny not a 100% probably would cover the rebound differential, but all in all, our front line is very inferior.

Anthony Randolph is a “push-over” on defense in the low block and too immature of a defender when he’s further away from the basket. On offense, 70% of the time, Randolph is an absolute mess.

Monta is having his best season since his Most Improved Player campaign. I say he is showcasing to some extent, even though it appears that he HAS established less of a “trade me now” approach.

If he is showcasing, I agree with “Harp’s Dubs” ……….we should use him to acquire a difference maker the caliber of a Chris Bosh……

Ellis is and always has been our most marketable contract and best trade asset.

Use him now, throw in Anthony Randolph, dangle another contract less marketable like Claxton, Azubuike, Turiaf, Biedrins or Maggette and get yourself a player that can take over in the 4th quarter and help this team win games….

By: Chris Cohan

Chris Cohan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:45:39 +0000

Mikki Moore sucks and takes minutes from players the fans would rather see, including Chris Hunter.

It’s like they knew they’d be benching/trading Biedrins or something….

By: Chris Cohan

Chris Cohan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:44:36 +0000

(For those who have forgotten, Petaluman went thru the fan forums quizzing folks about how angry they’d be if the team signed Miki Moore for no good reason… two weeks before the signing).

By: Chris Cohan

Chris Cohan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:42:12 +0000

Petaluman,

When will the team trade Radmanovich for the extra year of salary it’ll cost on James Posey?

By: petaluman

petaluman — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:55:38 +0000

Marcus,
Thanks for the clarification regarding Hunter at the bottom of your Tribune article at:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/warriors/ci_13882880

Despite possibly having 11 players available, the Warriors still qualify for the roster exemption they were granted to sign center Chris Hunter from the NBA Development League. The league requires at least four players who have missed the last three games and aren’t expected back for at least two weeks. Brandan Wright (shoulder), Kelenna Azubuike (knee), Speedy Claxton (knee) and Raja Bell (wrist) all fit those parameters. Still, the petition for an extra roster spot must be renewed every two weeks.

Looks like the Warriors were able to (at least temporarily) turn Jackson into 2 bigs. We still looked small against the Lakers, even with Turiaf active. It’ll be nice to get Andris back.

By: sartre

sartre — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:23:07 +0000

As long as the team maintains its effort, is competitive more often than not, and players continue to grow I can take satisfaction from a non play-off season. I really like our team even though it lacks defence, rebounding, and low-post offense and we have two roster spots in Speedy and George that were never filled to contribute. Thank goodness we lucked out with the Jack trade. Radman has helped make this team better than Jack did, and should Raja return we’ll be notably better off for the trade in terms of performance, team and fan morale, and player chemistry.

By: dubfan

dubfan — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:44:52 +0000

There is a glimmer of hope now with this team…something that did not appear to be apparent when Jackson was still here, even before all the injuries. They appear like they can at least be somewhat consistently competitive, and more entertaining to watch.

By: sartre

sartre — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:36:08 +0000

CORRECTION – I should have said missing 3 consecutive games, not 3 consecutive weeks. And the quote I read about this via GSOM turned out to be one of Marcus’.

By: sartre

sartre — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:58:59 +0000

I read via GSOM that the dubs can retain Hunter so long as 4 or more on the roster have been out for at least 3 weeks. That means he should be around for another month or two with Buike, Wright, Speedy, and Raja all some way from returning and George only just returning to practise.

By: earl monroe

earl monroe — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:46:05 +0000

Petaluman-I think Hunter was signed on a league exemption, because of injuries