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Shabazz wrote:They're ridiculous. Curry is unreal. He had one play where he made Kawhi Freaking Leonard look like a fool.

Shabazz wrote:This draft class has been really, really impressive so far. Much more so than the more heralded 2014 class.

With the exception of Hezonja and Kaminsky (both of whom have shown flashes), the top 13 have been great. There are two bonafide franchise guys. Mudiay has sort of been a hot mess, but you can see the talent. Miles Turner has been amazing lately. Cam Payne at 14 has looked solid. Then there's a big drop off before Portis, Rondae and Nance Jr. (all impressive). Shows what anyone knows about drafts.

Ring_Wanted wrote:Kings lose in double overtime to Hornets, 128-129. Cousins drops 56 points, Rondo 20 assists.

An example of this could be seen in Curry's highlight on Leonard. It was all set up by the threat of Curry cutting to the basket, something the Warriors have done diligently when played aggressively off the ball. After the game, Kerr explained, "If anybody overplays you, our guys are taught, just cut, cut back door, the next guy will fill the spot. Keep the ball moving. That was something that really was a point of emphasis when I played in San Antonio for Pop. That’s what they do."

Kerr said the approach also hearkens to his time as a player on the Bulls: "Went back to the Chicago days when I played, Phil [Jackson] and Tex [Winter] used to talk about, 'Go away from pressure. Don’t go into pressure.'"

So much of Golden State's offensive success is predicated on that "go away from pressure" motto. It's counterintuitive, as sports are supposedly a proving ground where you don't back down from a challenge. By this ethos, when guarded by the best defensive player (Leonard), the best offensive player should go right at him, to demonstrate dominance.

Golden State would prefer their superstar recalibrates the challenge. Though Curry can score efficiently in isolation situations, the Warriors are focused on conserving his energy, getting him the easiest attempts possible. When blanketed by a larger player like Leonard, he'll often move the ball and work through some screens, counting on the defense to destabilize. It works because Curry is great at this, and because the Warriors are replete with perceptive playmakers such as Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Andrew Bogut.

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Cap wrote:I'd hope that somebody who breaks his hand in that manner wouldn't collect his salary while he's out. I don't know what the CBA says about it.

carey wrote:Did anyone hear what Pop said after the game? "I'm just glad my general manager wasn't in the room after the game. It might have gotten me fired." Total dig at the Blatt/Cleveland thing.

ShelC wrote:Is it safe to assume Blake isn't a guy who can be your #1 option and a guy to build around/play thru? Will he end up a suped-up version of Amar'e?