Thursday, April 10, 2008

"It will all get better in time"

*For the men (maybe women) out there, that little lyric is from Leona Lewis and her track "Better in Time." So get in touch with your sensitive side and listen to Leona: she's the truth.

Denver's Bench 114
Golden State Warriors 105
Bob Delaney 1,000,000 haters and counting

Warrior Nation stand strong.
I know of many fans who let go of all of their responsibilities to come home and cheer on the Golden State Warriors during the biggest game of the year. I am one of them and so did my family. The crowd in the Oracle had it's moments, but they were the reason why the Warriors kept trying till the end. On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets just had it and didn't have to try too hard.

After a spectacular 1st, a tough 2nd, and just an all around let down in the second half, the Warriors are TIRED. I mean , the Denver Nuggets bench racked up 37 points to the Dubz meager 7. I know what I'm saying is nothing new, but damn.

I think the biggest problem we saw is role-playing. For example, when the Dubz made one last run in 4th quarter , Kelenna Azubuike had made a much-needed 3 pointer but soon after he began to take some weird and unnecessary shots. The point of emphasis is ball movement, but with Stephen Jackson and Baron Davis not making any magic out on the perimeter, who's hands should the ball be in? Many would say Monta Ellis, which is a good guess, but Monta Ellis had a so-so night as well. He did an okay job at the point , but he is not a playmaker like BD. I mean, he can establish a solid pick and roll or make a nice drive then dish, but to direct traffic? Not yet.

I hate to bash the coaching staff because they have given the Warriors a season that in any other year would secure a solid playoff spot, but Don Nelson needs to change his approach just alittle bit. Nellieball can only take the Dubz so far without a solid defensive plan. Yeah, I'm sounding like a broken record , but should the Warriors get SMART? Keith Smart , previous to his stint with Warriors, had spent 3 seasons with the Cavaliers. In 40 games, under Smart, the Cavaliers were 9-31 in 2002-2003. More to come...

Groupie Love
(no golddiggers):
Craig Sager


New Category:
Former Warrior now Current Asshole
Eduardo Najera
Even back in 2004 during his stint as a dub, Najera always rubbed me the wrong way. He just has the look that my momma described as, "those kind of people can explode at any minute and who knows what ugly will come out." Well Momma said knock you out, Najera. Even though the Dubz didn't, maybe someone from the Knicks will.


Oh yes and before I forget, Saturday is an important day in our Bay Area. Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco, has declared April 12 as Stephen Jackson Day in San Francisco. Free tattoos and headbands for everyone!





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