Comments on: Game #39 (12-27): Warriors 114, Bulls 97

By: Wilson

Wilson — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:49:31 +0000

It would be interesting to see Monta in an all-star game. With the lackadaisical defense, he could get to the basket at will.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:53:01 +0000

For what it’s not worth, GM Larry Riley was at the Georgia Tech/Clemson game Tuesday night, presumably to scout expected one-and-done 6-10 F Derrick Favors. Favors ain’t what we’re looking for, that’s for sure. All athlete, no skills right now.

By: A's in 2010

A's in 2010 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:40:35 +0000

Our bigs are taught to not box out and just go get the ball. Anthony Tolliver has played for San Antonio and Portland, he hasn’t gotten the memo yet. Thank goodness.

By: A's in 2010

A's in 2010 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:38:43 +0000

I took this from Kawakami’s blog.

[-Q: How much better are you when Biedrins is that active?

-NELSON: We’re better when we have other guys who pursue the ball as well, so he doesn’t get 19 rebounds every game. He did tonight.

But I think the other guys ganged in there and actually, look, the D-Leaguers got 17 rebounds between them. The two new guys got 17 rebounds, so they really helped in that area so they could lay a second body on him.

A lot of teams are taking a player and just running him into Goose so he doesn’t go to the offensive glass and they don’t even bother with our other guys because we’re not great rebounders. But rebounding is an important part of the game.]

Nellie might be on to something. Playing along side Tolliver, who’s willing to throw his body around helps Andris. Maybe Biedrins will have better games when he’s not the only bigman on the court? HELLO! Duh.

By: RCG

RCG — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:11:02 +0000

Andris needs to have a portable plexiglass backboard placed half way between the foul line and the hoop during FT practice. Then just force him to roll the ball backwards off his shooting hand and over the plexiglass to create an arc. It can’t be that difficult. Some day AB is going to be sufficiently embarrassed that he will believe that an arc is required. Until then, at home games the fans should chant ARC! ARC! every time he goes to the line. Maybe bring some signs to the end line–A–R–C–and wave them. And fans sitting behind the home bench…scream ARC all the time he is sitting. I’m not kidding about this!

By: johnfree

johnfree — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:30:02 +0000

so much more fun to write about a gutty victory, yes??

thanks for reprising Nellie’s rant about Biedrens’ free trhows. I watched his presser on tv and it cracked me up first time around.

It really puzzles me that a gifted athlete like Andris cannot master a simple, learned wrist motion. Obviously he hates embarrassing himself up there. I have it with my good hand (left), but don’t with my right, but I’ll bet I could learn it in a few days. Why can’t he??

I vote for the underhand flip. Maybe if he could learn it w/o spending time with Rick Barry that would help??

By: deano

deano — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:38:50 +0000

As to the All-Star balloting,I agree with Tom that Monta needs a rest; but he would get that even if the coaches do select him. How much would he play in the All-Star game? I’d guess 20 minutes, max, with no effort needed on defense. That’s a rest, after 48 minutes per game.

I would love to see Monta selected. Remember how he was the last guy off the bench for the Rookie-Sophomore game in his second season, and then stole the show with an entended streak of flying dunks off passes from Chris Paul? The man would shine in the All-Star game, and his selection would be a big morale boost for the whole GSW franhise.

By: deano

deano — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:25:57 +0000

Could it possibly be that adding a healthy Biedrins to the productive trio of Ellis, Curry and Maggette will result in wins, rather than the recent close losses? I cannot wait to find out. GSW’s games are now, suddenly, more meaningful. And what would Randolph have added, if he had not been injured? I do not believe that the Warriors should be thinking of dumping anyone’s salary right now. No trade should be made without bringing us a high quality player.

By: feltbot

feltbot — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:56:58 +0000

You are placing a lot of faith in human nature if you think the coaches will put aside the past and reward Zach Randolph. I’m not saying it shouldn’t happen…

As for the Deron Williams/Monta Ellis debate, not sure I understand why DW is the one who should get the nod for the reason of never having made it before.

From a strictly NBA marketing perspective, Monta should make it hands down. Does that ever figure in to the coaches thinking?

By: tom

tom — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:44:37 +0000

As much as I think Monta deserves all-star recognition, I would rather that he stay home over the break and get some rest. I don’t see how anyone can go an entire season playing 48 minutes per game without breaking down.