It’s A Splash Bros Reunion! Are You Kuminga To The Poole Party? Warriors 2022 Season Thread
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Thompson: The Warriors’ Jordan Poole project kicks into high gear after win over Lakers – The Athletic
LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry, standing under the basket in front of the Warriors’ bench, rested each of his arms on Jordan Poole’s corresponding shoulder. A coach’s challenge halted the frenetic pace and created an opportunity for an important bond to be watered. Curry, face to face with Poole, made a pact with the third-year guard.
“If we’re going to be great,” Curry started to tell him.
That part alone made the moment a bit of an anointing. One of the all-time greats, and the face of the Warriors franchise, in some ways of the NBA, physically locked in with Poole as a partner. Curry was declaring Poole worthy to ride with him on this journey towards another championship, towards new heights of legendary.
And this reality of Poole’s new status was further sealed with how Curry finished that sentence. Curry was mad at himself for losing Avery Bradley and giving up an open look. But Curry decided to issue the challenge to Poole, who also lost Bradley on defense, that he was planning to issue to himself. Because they are in this together.
“If we’re going to be great, me and you have got to hold each other accountable,” Curry said. “I’m too damn old to be making that mistake and you’ve got to learn how to not make the mistake.”
What was abundantly clear in the Warriors’ 121-114 season-opening win Tuesday over the host Lakers is that Poole is who we thought he was. A problem. A difference-maker. A dynamic playmaker who the Warriors can weaponize.
Thompson: The Warriors’ Jordan Poole project kicks into high gear after win over Lakers – The Athletic
LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry, standing under the basket in front of the Warriors’ bench, rested each of his arms on Jordan Poole’s corresponding shoulder. A coach’s challenge halted the frenetic pace and created an opportunity for an important bond to be watered. Curry, face to face with Poole, made a pact with the third-year guard.
“If we’re going to be great,” Curry started to tell him.
That part alone made the moment a bit of an anointing. One of the all-time greats, and the face of the Warriors franchise, in some ways of the NBA, physically locked in with Poole as a partner. Curry was declaring Poole worthy to ride with him on this journey towards another championship, towards new heights of legendary.
And this reality of Poole’s new status was further sealed with how Curry finished that sentence. Curry was mad at himself for losing Avery Bradley and giving up an open look. But Curry decided to issue the challenge to Poole, who also lost Bradley on defense, that he was planning to issue to himself. Because they are in this together.
“If we’re going to be great, me and you have got to hold each other accountable,” Curry said. “I’m too damn old to be making that mistake and you’ve got to learn how to not make the mistake.”
What was abundantly clear in the Warriors’ 121-114 season-opening win Tuesday over the host Lakers is that Poole is who we thought he was. A problem. A difference-maker. A dynamic playmaker who the Warriors can weaponize.
Mortal1
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Thompson: The Warriors’ Jordan Poole project kicks into high gear after win over Lakers – The Athletic
LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry, standing under the basket in front of the Warriors’ bench, rested each of his arms on Jordan Poole’s corresponding shoulder. A coach’s challenge halted the frenetic pace and created an opportunity for an important bond to be watered. Curry, face to face with Poole, made a pact with the third-year guard.
“If we’re going to be great,” Curry started to tell him.
That part alone made the moment a bit of an anointing. One of the all-time greats, and the face of the Warriors franchise, in some ways of the NBA, physically locked in with Poole as a partner. Curry was declaring Poole worthy to ride with him on this journey towards another championship, towards new heights of legendary.
And this reality of Poole’s new status was further sealed with how Curry finished that sentence. Curry was mad at himself for losing Avery Bradley and giving up an open look. But Curry decided to issue the challenge to Poole, who also lost Bradley on defense, that he was planning to issue to himself. Because they are in this together.
“If we’re going to be great, me and you have got to hold each other accountable,” Curry said. “I’m too damn old to be making that mistake and you’ve got to learn how to not make the mistake.”
What was abundantly clear in the Warriors’ 121-114 season-opening win Tuesday over the host Lakers is that Poole is who we thought he was. A problem. A difference-maker. A dynamic playmaker who the Warriors can weaponize.
LuckyLibra619
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Great win last night man. The ball movement was great, even though every now and then you did see guys make one pass too many. Still though it's encouraging their chemistry is that strong right from the jump 
Steph ain't shoot the ball well and played poorly by his usual standards, yet the GOAT still had a triple double
Poole had a few ill-advised shots but overall was solid. Breh continues to impress and you can see the confidence in him growing
Bjelica seems to be an X-factor coming off the bench. 15pts, 11rebs, 4 assists for him last night. Crazy thing is sometimes when I see him out there I be thinking it's the homie David Lee
David Lee did his work in the paint and on the boards, Bjelica is much more of a shooter. They have very different playing styles. Where they are similar is that Lee and Bjelica are both high IQ basketball players with a good feel for the game. I hope D. Lee is enjoying his retirement tho
PS - I noticed after the game a lot of the guys stopped to hug Avery Bradley. AB in his prime was a dog, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league at one point imho. But he just isn't the same player anymore and didn't show much in preseason. Still though it's cool he formed such a strong bond with the guys in a short amount of time. Good luck to him in L.A.
We def have better shooting, spacing, and higher basketball IQ than last year's team. Great to have Iggy back as well man.
#DubNation
Steph ain't shoot the ball well and played poorly by his usual standards, yet the GOAT still had a triple double
Poole had a few ill-advised shots but overall was solid. Breh continues to impress and you can see the confidence in him growing
Bjelica seems to be an X-factor coming off the bench. 15pts, 11rebs, 4 assists for him last night. Crazy thing is sometimes when I see him out there I be thinking it's the homie David Lee
David Lee did his work in the paint and on the boards, Bjelica is much more of a shooter. They have very different playing styles. Where they are similar is that Lee and Bjelica are both high IQ basketball players with a good feel for the game. I hope D. Lee is enjoying his retirement tho
PS - I noticed after the game a lot of the guys stopped to hug Avery Bradley. AB in his prime was a dog, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league at one point imho. But he just isn't the same player anymore and didn't show much in preseason. Still though it's cool he formed such a strong bond with the guys in a short amount of time. Good luck to him in L.A.
We def have better shooting, spacing, and higher basketball IQ than last year's team. Great to have Iggy back as well man.
#DubNation
LuckyLibra619
Banned
Btw I know it was only 1 game but Westbrook looked like a very poor fit on the Lakers last night. He was out there shooting bricks, turning over the ball, and just generally making bad decisions. Gunna be interesting to see how that plays out over the course of the season 
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Chabot College
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We never had the chance to draft Edwards. Can we just be happy that our team looks good enough to compete against anyone this season?
This team isn't close to being a contender yet. And Wiseman not amounting to shyt hurts more because it's the biggest weakness of this team, which is a lack of size.
Just have to hope the front office sees this before the playoffs, and trades Wiggins and Wiseman to fix the weak spots.