We've SWEPT the 3-1 jokes away, NOW WE SMELL LIKE CHAMPAGNE AGAIN(OFFICIAL WARRIORS 18-19 THREAD)
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This man is gunna be beasting all season. I honestly feel like homie wasn't as valued as he should've been when he was with us, he should still be a gotdamn Warrior
Nah man he earned his bag and he will prob be up for a bigger pay day after this season.. He only signed with the lakers for 2.3 mill.. if he have a great season another team or the lakers will give him about 40-50/ 3-4 yrs contract that’s about 10-15 mill a year and that’s way more than he’s ever made as a pro
No chance in hell is Mcgee getting that much money lmao
Fam 40-50 mill is a fukkin bargain considering where the cap is now and it’s due to raise again I believe..
10 mill a year for 4yrs... You saying McGee ain’t at least worth that? When you have clowns like Chandler Parsons making 94 mill and played less than 20 games in 4-5 years lmaoo
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Lacob and Co. are on a roll. This is a good move.
By Marcus Thompson II Oct 9, 2018 99
It was just a conversational question during my appearance on KNBR Tuesday morning. Host Brian Murphy said he felt like this was Kevin Durant's last year with the Warriors, so he asked me what vibe I was getting. I gave my take. It's October. What anybody thinks now doesn't even matter. But ...
If I had to guess, Durant is gone.
No, this is not something I am reporting. This isn't a "sources said" thing. I didn't say that on the air, either. I just get the feeling in my gut that he's gone. And my gut is robust, so I trust it.
After the 10-minute conversation, I went back into my cave where I am finishing my UNAUTHORIZED biography on Durant. Started getting a few texts. I learned I'd been aggregated. I didn't know to what extent until about 5 p.m. Since my molten-lava-infused-with-cayenne hot take has led to a bunch of stories and extrapolations about what I said, figured I may as well explain.
'Keep my options open'
Just reading the tea leaves, I thought it was likely Durant will be gone at the end of the season. Just with how things played out last year, with the boredom and the back and forth of determining whom the offense runs through — it just felt like something that was wearing on the whole situation.
Then came Warriors Media Day. And Durant's response to questions about him signing another one-year deal. He didn't even give the standard-issue line that he is coming back, which you'd expect him to say just to temper the dialogue about it.
"Just it was one of those things where you're just confident in your skills, and you kind of just want to take it year by year," Durant said, "and I think to keep my options open, it was the best thing for me. I could have easily signed a long-term deal or I could have — but I just wanted to take it a season by season and see where it takes me. And I think this whole year is going to be a fun, exciting year for us all, and I'm looking forward to just focusing on that, and we'll see what happens after the year."
When someone says they are keeping their options open, that means they are looking at other options.
After he signed what was essentially a one-year deal the first time with the Warriors in July 2016, there was no "options open" talk — understandably, everything was new. The second time he signed a two-year contract with an opt-out, there was no talk of taking it "season by season." But now, going into Season 3, Durant is in "we'll see what happens" mode.
That doesn't exactly scream he's staying.
Vibe from the franchise
OK, this is close to being a reported part. I've talked to people in the franchise about this. Not for this piece but just through various conversations. Some I've sought out, some have sought out me. All of them have the same kind of undercurrent: we hope he stays, but wouldn't be surprised if he leaves.
The same franchise that was willing to dump everything to get him is now unofficially bracing for his departure. There is a vibe. There is a sense of "this is possible so let's be mentally ready." Of course, that makes sense. Who wants to get their hopes up to be crushed? But the hunches and guesses that Durant might leave seem stronger now than they've ever been.
Nobody knows what Durant is going to do. As I said on the radio, I'd bet Durant doesn't even know what he is going to do. But the people who are around him the most are chewing on that possibility. Again, this is not necessarily me polling Warriors people. Just conversations, with people on all levels. Because they talk about this just like we talk about this.
For the record, Durant knows this. He absolutely understands he has the power in all this, and the back-to-back champions are basically waiting on him. He seems very comfortable in this position, perhaps more than he has ever been.
This is not a bad thing. If Durant decides to leave, it doesn't make him wrong or evil personified. He owes the Warriors nothing but a third stellar season because he's already given them two.
'If this love is real, it's gotta handle competition'
Famous words from L.L. Cool J. in his song "Hey Lover" featuring Boyz II Men.
Yes, the Warriors will have competition. Durant has made it clear he is going to listen to whatever sweet nothings teams will whisper in his ear. Because Durant isn't saying, I love it here and I can't imagine going anywhere else.
And here is the thing: the Warriors have already put their best foot forward. He has gotten the championships they promised. They have the relationships in that locker room that they talked about in the Hamptons. They've been a first-class organization and they're headed to a state-of-the-art arena.
I'm not sure what else they can do to convince him to stay. Their case is made. I believe this is why the franchise has a bracing vibe. There is not much the Warriors can do. Just have to hope they've given him enough, shown him enough love.
Now, other teams get to measure up to the Warriors' standard. They get to make their pitch based on the two years of evidence we all have seen. All these proposals and plans that are aimed at one-upping the Warriors will look and sound so good. And the Warriors don't have a counter, really.
We've seen this movie before in 2016.
And then came Seattle ...
Watching Durant get serenaded in the return of basketball to Seattle, hearing him say he was nervous — it sure looked like there is another bone out there for him to chase.
The truth is, Durant probably deserves to be the undisputed headline act of a franchise. He has earned the right to be what LeBron James is, what Stephen Curry is, what Dwyane Wade is. And I wouldn't blame him one bit if he wanted what he felt in Seattle. It looked overwhelming.
If he wants that, he might have to leave. Everybody knows this.
Of course, that might mean he will stay. Where else can he get that? Maybe the Knicks can convince him they can give him that. But it's obvious he has it in Seattle. So if he wants that Sonic love, he'll have to wait until 2021 when Seattle might land a new team. Which means he might end up seeing Chase Center after all.
It was just a conversational question during my appearance on KNBR Tuesday morning. Host Brian Murphy said he felt like this was Kevin Durant's last year with the Warriors, so he asked me what vibe I was getting. I gave my take. It's October. What anybody thinks now doesn't even matter. But ...
If I had to guess, Durant is gone.
No, this is not something I am reporting. This isn't a "sources said" thing. I didn't say that on the air, either. I just get the feeling in my gut that he's gone. And my gut is robust, so I trust it.
After the 10-minute conversation, I went back into my cave where I am finishing my UNAUTHORIZED biography on Durant. Started getting a few texts. I learned I'd been aggregated. I didn't know to what extent until about 5 p.m. Since my molten-lava-infused-with-cayenne hot take has led to a bunch of stories and extrapolations about what I said, figured I may as well explain.
'Keep my options open'
Just reading the tea leaves, I thought it was likely Durant will be gone at the end of the season. Just with how things played out last year, with the boredom and the back and forth of determining whom the offense runs through — it just felt like something that was wearing on the whole situation.
Then came Warriors Media Day. And Durant's response to questions about him signing another one-year deal. He didn't even give the standard-issue line that he is coming back, which you'd expect him to say just to temper the dialogue about it.
"Just it was one of those things where you're just confident in your skills, and you kind of just want to take it year by year," Durant said, "and I think to keep my options open, it was the best thing for me. I could have easily signed a long-term deal or I could have — but I just wanted to take it a season by season and see where it takes me. And I think this whole year is going to be a fun, exciting year for us all, and I'm looking forward to just focusing on that, and we'll see what happens after the year."
When someone says they are keeping their options open, that means they are looking at other options.
After he signed what was essentially a one-year deal the first time with the Warriors in July 2016, there was no "options open" talk — understandably, everything was new. The second time he signed a two-year contract with an opt-out, there was no talk of taking it "season by season." But now, going into Season 3, Durant is in "we'll see what happens" mode.
That doesn't exactly scream he's staying.
Vibe from the franchise
OK, this is close to being a reported part. I've talked to people in the franchise about this. Not for this piece but just through various conversations. Some I've sought out, some have sought out me. All of them have the same kind of undercurrent: we hope he stays, but wouldn't be surprised if he leaves.
The same franchise that was willing to dump everything to get him is now unofficially bracing for his departure. There is a vibe. There is a sense of "this is possible so let's be mentally ready." Of course, that makes sense. Who wants to get their hopes up to be crushed? But the hunches and guesses that Durant might leave seem stronger now than they've ever been.
Nobody knows what Durant is going to do. As I said on the radio, I'd bet Durant doesn't even know what he is going to do. But the people who are around him the most are chewing on that possibility. Again, this is not necessarily me polling Warriors people. Just conversations, with people on all levels. Because they talk about this just like we talk about this.
For the record, Durant knows this. He absolutely understands he has the power in all this, and the back-to-back champions are basically waiting on him. He seems very comfortable in this position, perhaps more than he has ever been.
This is not a bad thing. If Durant decides to leave, it doesn't make him wrong or evil personified. He owes the Warriors nothing but a third stellar season because he's already given them two.
'If this love is real, it's gotta handle competition'
Famous words from L.L. Cool J. in his song "Hey Lover" featuring Boyz II Men.
Yes, the Warriors will have competition. Durant has made it clear he is going to listen to whatever sweet nothings teams will whisper in his ear. Because Durant isn't saying, I love it here and I can't imagine going anywhere else.
And here is the thing: the Warriors have already put their best foot forward. He has gotten the championships they promised. They have the relationships in that locker room that they talked about in the Hamptons. They've been a first-class organization and they're headed to a state-of-the-art arena.
I'm not sure what else they can do to convince him to stay. Their case is made. I believe this is why the franchise has a bracing vibe. There is not much the Warriors can do. Just have to hope they've given him enough, shown him enough love.
Now, other teams get to measure up to the Warriors' standard. They get to make their pitch based on the two years of evidence we all have seen. All these proposals and plans that are aimed at one-upping the Warriors will look and sound so good. And the Warriors don't have a counter, really.
We've seen this movie before in 2016.
And then came Seattle ...
Watching Durant get serenaded in the return of basketball to Seattle, hearing him say he was nervous — it sure looked like there is another bone out there for him to chase.
The truth is, Durant probably deserves to be the undisputed headline act of a franchise. He has earned the right to be what LeBron James is, what Stephen Curry is, what Dwyane Wade is. And I wouldn't blame him one bit if he wanted what he felt in Seattle. It looked overwhelming.
If he wants that, he might have to leave. Everybody knows this.
Of course, that might mean he will stay. Where else can he get that? Maybe the Knicks can convince him they can give him that. But it's obvious he has it in Seattle. So if he wants that Sonic love, he'll have to wait until 2021 when Seattle might land a new team. Which means he might end up seeing Chase Center after all.
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Might be McCaw's replacement.
I'm not mad at this at all.....
And I'm still really
about McCaw. I really like the kid but it's looking like he's gone.
EDIT: So maybe Marcus Derrickson ends up on the SC Warriors???
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McKinnie looked good to me. McCaw holding out has been one of the weirdest things I've ever seen a player do. It makes zero sense.I'm not mad at this at all.....
And I'm still really
EDIT: So maybe Marcus Derrickson ends up on the SC Warriors???
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I like Derrickson too. He has size, athleticism and a jump shot.I'm not mad at this at all.....
And I'm still really
EDIT: So maybe Marcus Derrickson ends up on the SC Warriors???
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Myers must really like him. 2 year deal instead of a 1 year two way contract. McCaw is assed out.