This Season vs. 2012-2013 Golden State Warriors

[B-Roy]

http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/GSW/2013.html

That season the 47-35 Warriors upset the 57 win Nuggets in the first round then brought it against the eventual world champion Spurs but lost 4-2.

They had a big FA signing in the offseason with Iggy and the rest is history.

This is our version of that season.

Reminds me of an old slogan...

"Rise With Us"

(Someone Photoshop Dame, CJ and Stotts on that Poster!)

 

[KingSpeed]

Good call. They also added Livingston last year. That has made a noticeable difference.

 

[KingSpeed]

But keep in the mind, they didn't "upgrade" Draymond Green with another player. They let him grow into his role.

 

[Strenuus]

But keep in the mind, they didn't "upgrade" Draymond Green with another player. They let him grow into his role.

What was Draymond's "ceiling player"?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

What was Draymond's "ceiling player"?

Draymond Green.

 

[Strenuus]

Draymond Green.

Ass.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Ass.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Then they lost in the 1st round the next year...I don't think this team will do that. But I like the comparison

 

[illmatic99]

Iggy was 30 when he signed at GS.

Hm.

Horford will be 30 at the start of the season.

But ya, the lack of a Draymond like prospect kinda puts a dent on this similarity.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

What was Draymond's "ceiling player"?

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Draymond-Green-5859/

From a 2011 article:

Unfortunately, Green's defensive deficiencies have become even more pronounced as a senior. At 6'7, he is too small to guard elite post players, and lacks the lateral quickness to defend perimeter players, even face-up power forwards at the NCAA level. While his effort and aggressiveness will never be questioned, it is difficult to project him as an adequate NBA defender at this time.

Still, he continues to be a rebound the ball at an excellent rate, even against top competition as evidenced by his 18-rebound effort against North Carolina's NBA-caliber frontcourt. His 12.1 rebounds per-40 are a career-high, and at just 6'7, he is grabbing 25% of his team's total defensive rebounds. His soft hands and nose for the ball help him here, but his aggressiveness, in particular is on full display on the glass.

When describing Green's potential at the next level, his rebounding, 3-point shooting and elite passing ability are certainly intriguing. He also brings a host of intangibles to the table, however, from his reputation as a good teammate to his consistently high IQ brand of basketball that may make his deficiencies less glaring in a spot-role.

While Green certainly doesn't look the part of an NBA player, there is no doubt that he possesses a variety of skills that at the very least will put him in consideration to be drafted or earn a NBA roster spot.

And then there's this gem:

Regardless, Green projects as an excellent pro prospect who should be able to make a solid living at a high level in Europe, where he can continue to play his natural position at the 4/5. If he can find a way to continue to improve his shooting range and show better defensive versatility than we're giving him credit for, he could possibly make a stronger case for himself for the NBA.

Basically, find the right guy for your system, motivate them, let them grow, and you might get so much more than expected.

 

[Minstrel]

Then they lost in the 1st round the next year...I don't think this team will do that. But I like the comparison

Well, they lost to the Clippers with Bogut hurt, back when Bogut was one of their most important players. I wouldn't really consider that part of the comparison, which I think is an interesting one, too important.

The Warriors had a dynamite backcourt, a top defensive big man and signed a very good veteran wing. What shot them into the stratosphere (beyond Kerr installing a real offense) was Green developing into first a very good player and then a foundational player. If the Blazers can hit on a couple free agent signings and have one young player blow up, things will get real. It doesn't have to be a Draymond Green level player--even developing a Nic Batum level player to add to the current core would make a big difference.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Iggy was 30 when he signed at GS.

Hm.

Horford will be 30 at the start of the season.

But ya, the lack of a Draymond like prospect kinda puts a dent on this similarity.

Come on man. . Harkless!!!.

Just kidding. I agree.

Who will become our glue to hold our stars together with our role players? Aminu plays outside too much. He will never get the assists.

If we go get Horford or Whiteside, do we still need a glue type guy? Tough to answer without knowing the growth our current players will make, but its probably the biggest question to answer in order to know what to do in the off season.

 

[B-Roy]

Come on man. . Harkless!!!.

Just kidding. I agree.

Who will become our glue to hold our stars together with our role players? Aminu plays outside too much. He will never get the assists.

If we go get Horford or Whiteside, do we still need a glue type guy? Tough to answer without knowing the growth our current players will make, but its probably the biggest question to answer in order to know what to do in the off season.

Aminu has grown on me. I think he's starter quality as long as he plays within himself. People don't realize he's younger than Plumlee even though he's been in the league longer.