i m far away
it is 8:26AM
i haven't slept
i m cold
ill
too much coffee (really too much)
puddle in my yard is in ice
but i feel perfect
*Sniff* The best poem I've ever read!
On a Lighter Note, here's Troy Hudson:
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Saturday, December 15, 2007
A Poem From a Die Hard Fan
From lack of anything better to say (Mitchell Report Smitchell Report), here is a poem from Lat We N Trash:
i m far away
it is 8:26AM
i haven't slept
i m cold
ill
too much coffee (really too much)
puddle in my yard is in ice
but i feel perfect
*Sniff* The best poem I've ever read!
On a Lighter Note, here's Troy Hudson:
i m far away
it is 8:26AM
i haven't slept
i m cold
ill
too much coffee (really too much)
puddle in my yard is in ice
but i feel perfect
*Sniff* The best poem I've ever read!
On a Lighter Note, here's Troy Hudson:
Saturday, December 8, 2007
The Real Reason the Warriors Won Vs. the Heat, Dec. 8th, 2007
You guys don't get the real reason why we won. It's because the Heat lost. The Warriors players may have put up a good fight late, but the Heat made a crucial error with about 10 minutes to go.
They took out both Mourning and Shaq. After winning all game and having it their way, they decide to try to small ball with us when there's 10 minutes to go with a team of half-retired men. That's just stupid, the only guy who could really do it was Dorell Wright. Shaq has the best plus minus on the team at +7! Mourning had third best at -3! The only other person who was not in the negatives was Jason Williams, who was injured in the first half, when the Heat were winning! Shaq was perfect from the field! So why, Pat Riley? Why?
Probobly just to prove some stupid point to Shaq.
So, in any case, it was a good win.
And Miami....I feel sorry for you.
Addendum: Shaq played only 21 minutes last game, and 21 in this one. AND he's complaining about not getting enough minutes. So there goes that point.
They took out both Mourning and Shaq. After winning all game and having it their way, they decide to try to small ball with us when there's 10 minutes to go with a team of half-retired men. That's just stupid, the only guy who could really do it was Dorell Wright. Shaq has the best plus minus on the team at +7! Mourning had third best at -3! The only other person who was not in the negatives was Jason Williams, who was injured in the first half, when the Heat were winning! Shaq was perfect from the field! So why, Pat Riley? Why?
Probobly just to prove some stupid point to Shaq.
So, in any case, it was a good win.
And Miami....I feel sorry for you.
Addendum: Shaq played only 21 minutes last game, and 21 in this one. AND he's complaining about not getting enough minutes. So there goes that point.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
A Perfect Image of How All Warriors Fans Feel
From the best Latvian member of Golden State of Mind: Lat We N Trash.
Quick Link: Check DubsBall for another hilarious pic.
Notes on Anti-Clutchness, and the Difference Between Richardson and Azubuike
So, you like Azubuike, eh? The exact same as JRich? The 3s, the athletic dunks, the passion....they're all there! So, what, exactly, is the difference between the two?
JRich would've severely helped us out in the clutch tonight.
Azubuike still hasn't found that ability, and he plays almost as bad as Monta. We can;t rely on only one clutch guy (Baron) if we want to win games.
What most people don't realize is that we've had very few blowouts. We always make it close, and clutch players last year really helped us out of the hole. I mean, if you want me to be honest, I think the old Montgomery team had more clutchness than we do right now. (I know I made a comment in the game thread contrary to this above, but I was meaning that we are a decent 3rd Qtr team, whereas the Montgomery era team was TERRIBLE in the third.)
So, someone needs to step up. And most people think that person will be Stephen Jackson.
Well, I do agree that he's more of a clutch player than we have in our lineup right now, but the man is by no means Jason Richardson or Baron-esque. He can put in what he needs, but he'll never have that "big shot" ability that Baron and JRich have to put it in when it really matters with less than 2 minutes to go in the 4th.
Now don't go telling me that this gradual losing of our lead was stoppable. The Pistons are the most experienced team in the NBA, they've played with each other for a long time, and Sheed was simply in FIYAH. The best you can do is try to slow it down as much as you can.
And don't go telling me about freethrows either. The Warriors WILL miss their freethrows. It's a fact of life. The Warriors hitting their freethrows are about as likely as Jim Barnett not telling you to go for the 2 for 1 or feed the hot hand. Jrich missed his freethrows, too. So, NEVER AGAIN shall anyone say that FreeThrows are a factor. If they go in, it's a miracle. I'll be happy with 5%. Anything else is a bonus. Just count them as lost points, and anything else is a bonus. That's how I look at it.
So, in closing, if Stephen Jackson can't some in and step it up to be the "2nd Clutch Man" to Baron (assuming noone else steps up) I predict we will get 25 wins.
So, how do we solve this problem?
Trade for Adonal Foyle. The dude is getting very inconsistent minutes from Coach Stan Van Gundy. Pat garrity is playing out of his mind, and Adonal has a very little role on the team, especially when Tony Battie comes back.
So, Adonal looks to step into our team and average around 292 points. During a game against Houston last year, in less than a minute, he had 4 points. Assuming he can keep this production up throughout the season, he will help us easily soar past opponents.
Defense? For the 4 minutes he was in against the Cavaliers tonight, Zyundras Ilgauskas didn't score a lick. Assuming he can keep up this production, opposing Centers will average no stats.
Accuracy? In his 10 year career, he has a 100% FG percentage for all of the NBA Playoffs.
Lastly: Athleticism?
Dude's got legs.
So, why not pick up a Hall of Fame center who should be extremely easy to trade for?
There is no confusion, Adonal Foyle is the solution.
JRich would've severely helped us out in the clutch tonight.
Azubuike still hasn't found that ability, and he plays almost as bad as Monta. We can;t rely on only one clutch guy (Baron) if we want to win games.
What most people don't realize is that we've had very few blowouts. We always make it close, and clutch players last year really helped us out of the hole. I mean, if you want me to be honest, I think the old Montgomery team had more clutchness than we do right now. (I know I made a comment in the game thread contrary to this above, but I was meaning that we are a decent 3rd Qtr team, whereas the Montgomery era team was TERRIBLE in the third.)
So, someone needs to step up. And most people think that person will be Stephen Jackson.
Well, I do agree that he's more of a clutch player than we have in our lineup right now, but the man is by no means Jason Richardson or Baron-esque. He can put in what he needs, but he'll never have that "big shot" ability that Baron and JRich have to put it in when it really matters with less than 2 minutes to go in the 4th.
Now don't go telling me that this gradual losing of our lead was stoppable. The Pistons are the most experienced team in the NBA, they've played with each other for a long time, and Sheed was simply in FIYAH. The best you can do is try to slow it down as much as you can.
And don't go telling me about freethrows either. The Warriors WILL miss their freethrows. It's a fact of life. The Warriors hitting their freethrows are about as likely as Jim Barnett not telling you to go for the 2 for 1 or feed the hot hand. Jrich missed his freethrows, too. So, NEVER AGAIN shall anyone say that FreeThrows are a factor. If they go in, it's a miracle. I'll be happy with 5%. Anything else is a bonus. Just count them as lost points, and anything else is a bonus. That's how I look at it.
So, in closing, if Stephen Jackson can't some in and step it up to be the "2nd Clutch Man" to Baron (assuming noone else steps up) I predict we will get 25 wins.
So, how do we solve this problem?
Trade for Adonal Foyle. The dude is getting very inconsistent minutes from Coach Stan Van Gundy. Pat garrity is playing out of his mind, and Adonal has a very little role on the team, especially when Tony Battie comes back.
So, Adonal looks to step into our team and average around 292 points. During a game against Houston last year, in less than a minute, he had 4 points. Assuming he can keep this production up throughout the season, he will help us easily soar past opponents.
Defense? For the 4 minutes he was in against the Cavaliers tonight, Zyundras Ilgauskas didn't score a lick. Assuming he can keep up this production, opposing Centers will average no stats.
Accuracy? In his 10 year career, he has a 100% FG percentage for all of the NBA Playoffs.
Lastly: Athleticism?
Dude's got legs.
So, why not pick up a Hall of Fame center who should be extremely easy to trade for?
There is no confusion, Adonal Foyle is the solution.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Season Openers in Review
Portland vs. San Antonio
You've simply got to love the effort the Blazers put forward. They stayed with the Spurs all game, and that's with Frye and Roy pretty much underperforming. Pryzabilla, Aldridge, and Webster were BEASTS. If they could've gotten a couple more guys to have decent nights, I daresay the Blazers might've won. Oh, I have a feeling Channing Frye will have a minimal role this season....
The Big Blazers Q is: Will they be just as good with Oden?
It's possible that he might even drag them DOWN a bit. However, they just have to go along like this is their roster, and they're sticking to it.
As for the Spurs....Blah. Bruce Bowen had a terrible game.
Blowout? Is Baron hurt? Is Golden State in Trouble? The answer is no.
They simply need to figure out their optimal lineups. For example, Nelson insisted on playing Troy Hudson and Matt Barnes the whole game, even though they played like trash. It was so ugly, they almost reminded me of Dunleavy on his bad days. Now, Barnes is proven, but if Hudson can't get himself in gear within the next few games, he should have no problem benching him in lieu of Bellinelli.
You also have to take into fact that Stephen JAckson wasn't there. Not THAT major, but a hit nonetheless.
Croshere- Solution to the Warriors rebounding problem. This guy needs to PLAY!
Azubuike did well in the first, but he needs to create mroe for himself and try not to fizzle out.
NO BLAME shall touch Pietrus. He performed better than a lot of the team.
As for the Jazz? Well, lets just say they don't miss Derek Fisher. Giricek was....playing defense. It was scary. Harpring was seldom used. Only guy who had a bad game was Okur. Look out for this team.
It's total BULLSHIT that the Rockets aren't playing Steve Francis. The Rocekts complain they have crap for PG, they get a potential All-Star PG, and they BENCH him? Worse yet, don't let him play a SINGLE MINUTE?! Why even sign him? Honestly, if they do that, get ready for another 45 win year, Houston. You're obviously not ready to take the next step.
NO WAY this game should've been close. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming did everything for Houston, and Mike James did a little. And agian Houston fails. IF you really wanted to improve, why not tryout more Luis Scola? It's not like Hayes is...doing much at all, really.
Also, Scola should have made better use of his 9 minutes.
The Lakers? What a sad sack of a team. Looking at the box score, it's OBVIOUS one person did all of the work. Fisher shot a few 3s. Now when almost a 6th man steps into another team and immediately becomes a 2nd or 3rd scoring option (when Odom comes back) you know that there's something wrong with that team.
Walton, however mediocre his game was, did pull it out in the clutch though. I have to give him props.
Honestly, without Kobe, this team IS trash. Trashy Trash. But Mr.Ballhogging pig just forces them to be semi-competetive with an underperforming Rockets team. Please, Lakers. No more. It will only take you 1 season or so to rebuild, you're LA!
Or, on second thought, keep him. It would be better if he didn't ruin any other teams.
Silly Side Note: A TNT graphic late game said the Lakers had -1 timeouts. Rightfully so?
Jim Barnett Quote of the Game: Find the hot hand and feed the hot hand.
Try as he might, he could not take down the giant. And then John Elway threw it 98 yards.
You've simply got to love the effort the Blazers put forward. They stayed with the Spurs all game, and that's with Frye and Roy pretty much underperforming. Pryzabilla, Aldridge, and Webster were BEASTS. If they could've gotten a couple more guys to have decent nights, I daresay the Blazers might've won. Oh, I have a feeling Channing Frye will have a minimal role this season....
The Big Blazers Q is: Will they be just as good with Oden?
It's possible that he might even drag them DOWN a bit. However, they just have to go along like this is their roster, and they're sticking to it.
As for the Spurs....Blah. Bruce Bowen had a terrible game.
Utah vs. Golden State
The 3 players in this pic and what they're doing symbolize the whole game.
Blowout? Is Baron hurt? Is Golden State in Trouble? The answer is no.
They simply need to figure out their optimal lineups. For example, Nelson insisted on playing Troy Hudson and Matt Barnes the whole game, even though they played like trash. It was so ugly, they almost reminded me of Dunleavy on his bad days. Now, Barnes is proven, but if Hudson can't get himself in gear within the next few games, he should have no problem benching him in lieu of Bellinelli.
You also have to take into fact that Stephen JAckson wasn't there. Not THAT major, but a hit nonetheless.
Croshere- Solution to the Warriors rebounding problem. This guy needs to PLAY!
Azubuike did well in the first, but he needs to create mroe for himself and try not to fizzle out.
NO BLAME shall touch Pietrus. He performed better than a lot of the team.
As for the Jazz? Well, lets just say they don't miss Derek Fisher. Giricek was....playing defense. It was scary. Harpring was seldom used. Only guy who had a bad game was Okur. Look out for this team.
Houston vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Might as well do that all season, Kobe.
It's total BULLSHIT that the Rockets aren't playing Steve Francis. The Rocekts complain they have crap for PG, they get a potential All-Star PG, and they BENCH him? Worse yet, don't let him play a SINGLE MINUTE?! Why even sign him? Honestly, if they do that, get ready for another 45 win year, Houston. You're obviously not ready to take the next step.
NO WAY this game should've been close. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming did everything for Houston, and Mike James did a little. And agian Houston fails. IF you really wanted to improve, why not tryout more Luis Scola? It's not like Hayes is...doing much at all, really.
Also, Scola should have made better use of his 9 minutes.
The Lakers? What a sad sack of a team. Looking at the box score, it's OBVIOUS one person did all of the work. Fisher shot a few 3s. Now when almost a 6th man steps into another team and immediately becomes a 2nd or 3rd scoring option (when Odom comes back) you know that there's something wrong with that team.
Walton, however mediocre his game was, did pull it out in the clutch though. I have to give him props.
Honestly, without Kobe, this team IS trash. Trashy Trash. But Mr.Ballhogging pig just forces them to be semi-competetive with an underperforming Rockets team. Please, Lakers. No more. It will only take you 1 season or so to rebuild, you're LA!
Or, on second thought, keep him. It would be better if he didn't ruin any other teams.
Silly Side Note: A TNT graphic late game said the Lakers had -1 timeouts. Rightfully so?
Jim Barnett Quote of the Game: Find the hot hand and feed the hot hand.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Excellent Warrior Videos
In case you've been living under a rock, here are some great Warrior videos for you to enjoy:
The Warriors international players (sans Pietrus)....play horseshoes. Get ready to literally LMAO. You can't hear a word they are saying, and the audio to go with it is just...beautiful. I love it. If only Adonal were there....
Not as funny, but it has its moments. Baron, Stephen, and Al all dance to "Crank Dat Soulja Boy" (Barney is better at it though). Baron also attacks Brandan Wright for looking at the bench too much when he makes mistakes. Riiiight.
(Credit Plissken at the Buzzer and Golden State of Mind for these finds.)
Bonus:
Old Warrior Interviews:
Adonal: I respect trash talkers, because by the time I get down the floor, I'm so tired that I can't think of anything funny to say! It is truely an artform. (Flies away with bad graphic.)
Dance Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3ldfaqzMOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDioJuUopsg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDnk-jrpJgc
(Note how Adonal is the only one in a suit.)
Okay, I'll finally close this video heavy post with Troy Hudsons winning shot over the Los Angeles Lakers in the only televised game this Pre-Season.
Let's hope that he won't shoot when pressed, and that he'll find open shots....Reguardless, a nice shot.
The Warriors international players (sans Pietrus)....play horseshoes. Get ready to literally LMAO. You can't hear a word they are saying, and the audio to go with it is just...beautiful. I love it. If only Adonal were there....
Not as funny, but it has its moments. Baron, Stephen, and Al all dance to "Crank Dat Soulja Boy" (Barney is better at it though). Baron also attacks Brandan Wright for looking at the bench too much when he makes mistakes. Riiiight.
(Credit Plissken at the Buzzer and Golden State of Mind for these finds.)
Bonus:
Old Warrior Interviews:
Adonal: I respect trash talkers, because by the time I get down the floor, I'm so tired that I can't think of anything funny to say! It is truely an artform. (Flies away with bad graphic.)
Dance Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3ldfaqzMOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDioJuUopsg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDnk-jrpJgc
(Note how Adonal is the only one in a suit.)
Okay, I'll finally close this video heavy post with Troy Hudsons winning shot over the Los Angeles Lakers in the only televised game this Pre-Season.
Let's hope that he won't shoot when pressed, and that he'll find open shots....Reguardless, a nice shot.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Baron Davis....Stephen Jackson...and MATT BARNES Named Captains?!?!!?
From ESPN:
Don Nelson, yet again, has pulled some bull right out of his oversized pocket.
Stephen Jackson....captain? The dude has gotten ejected too many times too many times....does anyone realise that he and Baron Davis were about one step from getting themselves suspended, and making the Dallas upset never happen? Does anyone realise that his emotions may have cost us the series against Utah? Does anyone realise that these first 7 games that he misses may cost us the playoffs? Get this crap outta my house! You gotta love his heart, but until he learns to keep his anger in check, he's no captain of mine.
Matt Barnes....captain? Approximately one year ago, he was the un-heard of scrub who came to training camp and barely made the team. He did improve, remarkably, to being a consistent BENCH performer. The dude is lucky to crack the starting lineup when there's injuries! During the playoffs his missed 3s killed the Warriors! I'm sorry, but until this guy can prove himself as a STARTER, let alone CAPTAIN, then he is no captain of mine.
Baron Davis is sensible.
Okay, so you're saying, "Zorgon, who could possibly be better?" Oh, I'll tell you who....
4 Possibilities:
Al Harrington: A dude with all the heart and hustle of JAckson, and NONE of the suspensions. Sure, his talent dipped during the early 'offs, but he brings consistent startability along with experience.
Andris Biedrins: Okay, this dude is young, but we all know he's an example to set. He was what, 4th in Most Improved Player rankings? He may not be the leader, but he gets his boards, gets his points, and it's all business.
Monta Ellis: See above, except that he is even better! The dude is still learning, but it's learning basketball skills, not trying to control your anger when you're over 30 years old. Oh, and: Monta for Dunk Contest! Member #1!
Mikael Pietrus: Okay, he might have the same amount of talent or less than Barnes, but the dudes now one of the longest (maybe THE longest) tenured warrior with the sad departure of Jason Richardson, and the even worse departure of League MVP, Adonal Foyle (who this blog was named after).
Bottom Line: Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes are probobly the 2 worst captains in the National Basketball Association.
Suck it, Don Nelson.
Don Nelson, yet again, has pulled some bull right out of his oversized pocket.
Stephen Jackson....captain? The dude has gotten ejected too many times too many times....does anyone realise that he and Baron Davis were about one step from getting themselves suspended, and making the Dallas upset never happen? Does anyone realise that his emotions may have cost us the series against Utah? Does anyone realise that these first 7 games that he misses may cost us the playoffs? Get this crap outta my house! You gotta love his heart, but until he learns to keep his anger in check, he's no captain of mine.
Matt Barnes....captain? Approximately one year ago, he was the un-heard of scrub who came to training camp and barely made the team. He did improve, remarkably, to being a consistent BENCH performer. The dude is lucky to crack the starting lineup when there's injuries! During the playoffs his missed 3s killed the Warriors! I'm sorry, but until this guy can prove himself as a STARTER, let alone CAPTAIN, then he is no captain of mine.
Baron Davis is sensible.
Okay, so you're saying, "Zorgon, who could possibly be better?" Oh, I'll tell you who....
4 Possibilities:
Al Harrington: A dude with all the heart and hustle of JAckson, and NONE of the suspensions. Sure, his talent dipped during the early 'offs, but he brings consistent startability along with experience.
Andris Biedrins: Okay, this dude is young, but we all know he's an example to set. He was what, 4th in Most Improved Player rankings? He may not be the leader, but he gets his boards, gets his points, and it's all business.
Monta Ellis: See above, except that he is even better! The dude is still learning, but it's learning basketball skills, not trying to control your anger when you're over 30 years old. Oh, and: Monta for Dunk Contest! Member #1!
Mikael Pietrus: Okay, he might have the same amount of talent or less than Barnes, but the dudes now one of the longest (maybe THE longest) tenured warrior with the sad departure of Jason Richardson, and the even worse departure of League MVP, Adonal Foyle (who this blog was named after).
Bottom Line: Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes are probobly the 2 worst captains in the National Basketball Association.
Suck it, Don Nelson.
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