Post by Richardson239 (Nati) on Aug 24, 2015 20:09:10 GMT
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Warriors Roster Starts to Take Shape
September 1, 2015
This morning, the Golden State Warriors made their final selection in the expansion draft. The team franchised Steph Curry and Klay Thompson two weeks ago in their quest to rise to the top of the Give & Go League standings. Coupled with a desire to remain contract friendly, cap conscious, and title contending, the Warriors were very deliberate in their selections in the draft.
"We pretty much got exactly who we wanted," team owner Richardson239 said. "Going into a draft like this, you have your wants and needs, but you also have the element of uncertainty. We had no idea how this thing would go. Teams started going big early and that was the trend for the first round. When we came to pick at the end of the first and then start of the second, we were 80% sure we'd take a big man with at least one of our picks. Our first thought was to pair a guard with a big man, but when Greg Monroe and Tim Duncan were still on the board, we saw an opportunity. The opportunity was to grab a 16-10 guy who is signed for the next few years, while also grabbing Father Time and all that he brings to our team."
The Warriors turned some heads by taking Monroe and his $16,400,000 contract at the end of round one, but it was a move that could prove to pay off over time.
General Manager Detlef Schrempf expanded on Richardson's statement: "Monroe is a guy we believe in. He's a guy who can score, he's efficient, and he can rebound. We're hoping he can improve on the defensive in, but I think we'll be ok there too."
To anchor the defensive stability, the Warriors selected 39 year old Tim Duncan. Duncan brings championship experience and solid statistical output to an already efficient Warriors team.
"Timmy might not be the number one, two, or three scoring option anymore -- and that's ok," Richardson went onto say. "We covet his rebounds and defensive presence.. His efficiency. We're hoping that he can replicate the year he had last year. If he does that, we will be in a good spot."
After selecting two players who could anchor the frontcourt for the next two seasons, the Warriors shifted their focus to Zach LaVine - the 20 year old highlight reel who will be entering his second season.
"I've seen guys who can jump and make plays in my time," Detlef Schrempf said of LaVine. "But I have never seen someone like LaVine. Incredible leaping ability. Astonishing jumper. Cheetah speed -- seems like he can hit 50-60 miles per hour in the open court. He's a very gifted athlete and put up great numbers for a good chunk of the year last season. We expect that the move to shooting guard, alleviating his need to run the offense will improve the offensive output and help him grow more rapidly as a playmaker in this league."
It was reported that LaVine was a guy that the Warriors had considered taking with their second round pick. Regardless, however, there is an inherent risk with taking a player like LaVine. While he should see his fair share of minutes, the question as to whether or not he can have a breakout season remains to be answered. If the Warriors get the Zach LaVine who was scoring 20 points, dishing out 5 assists, grabbing some rebounds and a steal, AND if LaVine can improve his shot selection, this could end up being a very good pick. Only time will tell.
The Warriors concluded their draft by taking Willie Cauley-Stein, the athletic big man from Kentucky.
"We expect Willie to be ready to go from day one," Head Coach Bob Huggins said. "He's a guy you have to put out there. He can guard all five positions at the NBA level -- and he might have to. He's great at not only reacting, but reacting to make the right decision -- and that is key. If we can work with him on his offensive game and if we get the shot blocker we know he can be, I think that he can be an elite defender in this league. He could end up being a fantasy gold mine in a year or two."
Huggins is right. Cauley-Stein can do a little of everything. The defense, though untested at the NBA level, appears to be there. A polished offensive game could make him a lethal threat for years to come. It's just a matter of progressing at the right pace.
It's no secret that the Warriors are building a team that can win now and into the foreseeable future. Their efforts in this draft, combined with what will happen in free agency, will set the tone for the team as we move forward. Expect the Warriors to stay the course, remain aggressive, strategic, and deliberate. The front office is building an exciting team and we cannot wait to see what they have planned next.
Building a Foundation
August 24, 2015
Plagued by a desire to compete for more fantasy basketball championships, the Give and Go League was created.
The league, founded by veterans, Miege22 and Richardson239, will bring an interesting dynamic to the fantasy basketball sector. Miege and Richardson bring a dynamic background to this league. Both have won Miege's Real NBA GM League twice and they both have won the Pick & Roll League once. Knowing that fantasy basketball could be made even better, the two have embarked on this league -- a league for the people.
In the franchise selection process, Richardson elected to take over the Golden State Warriors, anchored by Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
"It was a tough process," Richardson said in an exclusive interview with The Chronicle. "We had scoured the league in search of a team that we would like to try and propel to a championship level. While there were many candidates out there, our internal discussions kept bring us back to Steph and Klay. We knew we had to take the Warriors."
Since selecting the franchise, Richardson has made bold moves with his staff and front office. Richardson hired Detlef Schrempf as the team's General Manager. He then proceeded to negotiate a buyout with West Virginia University and signed Bob Huggins as the team's Head Coach. The Warriors owner then elected to hire the infamous Bobby Knight as their Assistant to the Head Coach.
"Huggins is a guy we have a lot of respect for," Richardson said. "We've liked him since his days at Cincinnati, onto Kansas State, and his work at West Virginia. We have full confidence in his ability to coach at this level."
As for the hiring of Bobby Knight, Richardson went onto say, "He gets a bad rap from the media. He had his incidents in the past, but that was the past. We are excited to see how he can contribute as the Assistant to the Head Coach of our franchise. If he throws a chair on occasion, I am sure he'll have his reasons. The intensity that he and Huggins will bring, are exactly what we are looking for. Combine those two with the level headed Detlef and I think you've got the makings of a pretty good staff."
The Warriors are entering the season with excitement, though there is a bit of uncertainty.
"We wanted to move the club to Cincinnati. The conditions in this area have us concerned. Cincinnati is a great basketball town; it's growing, and has all the makings of a legitimate NBA city. But, it looks like the owners will block this move and we will have to live with that. We'll see what happens in the future. We like the Bay Area. If we can find the right spot to expand our fan base, we will. That might entail moving into San Francisco. Ideally though, we would take this team to Cincinnati. These are details we will work out before the season starts."
No matter where the Warriors will be playing, we can guarantee that they will be fun to watch.
"Every team has their strategies for the draft in free agency," General Manager Detlef Schrempf said. "Our job is to look at what we need and go get it. We're in a good spot financially, there is a lot of talent out there, and we've got the leadership from our owner who has been there before. I am confident we will navigate this tricky terrain and come out with some good players -- through the draft and free agency."
The Warriors have just north of $48,000,000 at their disposal. With 10 spots to fill, they'll have to be judicious with the players they draft or sign. It's a competitive environment across the league. You cannot really pinpoint the cellar teams from the top teams at this point. For now, Warriors fans are going to have to put their trust in the owner who has twice gotten the Tampa Bay Bull Sharks (NBA GM League) a championship and who also ran the 20-0 league champion Denver Nuggets, last season (Pick & Roll).
"We're excited," Richardson said. "We are excited to compete, but we are more excited for all the other owners. We want everyone to have a great time and participate in a constructive manner. No politics in this league. Transparency is key and we want all owners to be accountable for one another. This is a different kind of league, but one that can thrive for years to come. We just hope that in those years to come, we are named champions."
The Golden State Warriors next move will come when they are on the clock with the 19th pick. It'll be their first pick in the expansion draft, so getting it right will be a key component to their direction going forward. We at the Chronicle are not sure which way the team will go. Will they opt to build a solid foundation for the future? Will they go all in right out of the gate? Only time will tell.
Warriors Roster Starts to Take Shape
September 1, 2015
This morning, the Golden State Warriors made their final selection in the expansion draft. The team franchised Steph Curry and Klay Thompson two weeks ago in their quest to rise to the top of the Give & Go League standings. Coupled with a desire to remain contract friendly, cap conscious, and title contending, the Warriors were very deliberate in their selections in the draft.
"We pretty much got exactly who we wanted," team owner Richardson239 said. "Going into a draft like this, you have your wants and needs, but you also have the element of uncertainty. We had no idea how this thing would go. Teams started going big early and that was the trend for the first round. When we came to pick at the end of the first and then start of the second, we were 80% sure we'd take a big man with at least one of our picks. Our first thought was to pair a guard with a big man, but when Greg Monroe and Tim Duncan were still on the board, we saw an opportunity. The opportunity was to grab a 16-10 guy who is signed for the next few years, while also grabbing Father Time and all that he brings to our team."
The Warriors turned some heads by taking Monroe and his $16,400,000 contract at the end of round one, but it was a move that could prove to pay off over time.
General Manager Detlef Schrempf expanded on Richardson's statement: "Monroe is a guy we believe in. He's a guy who can score, he's efficient, and he can rebound. We're hoping he can improve on the defensive in, but I think we'll be ok there too."
To anchor the defensive stability, the Warriors selected 39 year old Tim Duncan. Duncan brings championship experience and solid statistical output to an already efficient Warriors team.
"Timmy might not be the number one, two, or three scoring option anymore -- and that's ok," Richardson went onto say. "We covet his rebounds and defensive presence.. His efficiency. We're hoping that he can replicate the year he had last year. If he does that, we will be in a good spot."
After selecting two players who could anchor the frontcourt for the next two seasons, the Warriors shifted their focus to Zach LaVine - the 20 year old highlight reel who will be entering his second season.
"I've seen guys who can jump and make plays in my time," Detlef Schrempf said of LaVine. "But I have never seen someone like LaVine. Incredible leaping ability. Astonishing jumper. Cheetah speed -- seems like he can hit 50-60 miles per hour in the open court. He's a very gifted athlete and put up great numbers for a good chunk of the year last season. We expect that the move to shooting guard, alleviating his need to run the offense will improve the offensive output and help him grow more rapidly as a playmaker in this league."
It was reported that LaVine was a guy that the Warriors had considered taking with their second round pick. Regardless, however, there is an inherent risk with taking a player like LaVine. While he should see his fair share of minutes, the question as to whether or not he can have a breakout season remains to be answered. If the Warriors get the Zach LaVine who was scoring 20 points, dishing out 5 assists, grabbing some rebounds and a steal, AND if LaVine can improve his shot selection, this could end up being a very good pick. Only time will tell.
The Warriors concluded their draft by taking Willie Cauley-Stein, the athletic big man from Kentucky.
"We expect Willie to be ready to go from day one," Head Coach Bob Huggins said. "He's a guy you have to put out there. He can guard all five positions at the NBA level -- and he might have to. He's great at not only reacting, but reacting to make the right decision -- and that is key. If we can work with him on his offensive game and if we get the shot blocker we know he can be, I think that he can be an elite defender in this league. He could end up being a fantasy gold mine in a year or two."
Huggins is right. Cauley-Stein can do a little of everything. The defense, though untested at the NBA level, appears to be there. A polished offensive game could make him a lethal threat for years to come. It's just a matter of progressing at the right pace.
It's no secret that the Warriors are building a team that can win now and into the foreseeable future. Their efforts in this draft, combined with what will happen in free agency, will set the tone for the team as we move forward. Expect the Warriors to stay the course, remain aggressive, strategic, and deliberate. The front office is building an exciting team and we cannot wait to see what they have planned next.
Building a Foundation
August 24, 2015
Plagued by a desire to compete for more fantasy basketball championships, the Give and Go League was created.
The league, founded by veterans, Miege22 and Richardson239, will bring an interesting dynamic to the fantasy basketball sector. Miege and Richardson bring a dynamic background to this league. Both have won Miege's Real NBA GM League twice and they both have won the Pick & Roll League once. Knowing that fantasy basketball could be made even better, the two have embarked on this league -- a league for the people.
In the franchise selection process, Richardson elected to take over the Golden State Warriors, anchored by Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
"It was a tough process," Richardson said in an exclusive interview with The Chronicle. "We had scoured the league in search of a team that we would like to try and propel to a championship level. While there were many candidates out there, our internal discussions kept bring us back to Steph and Klay. We knew we had to take the Warriors."
Since selecting the franchise, Richardson has made bold moves with his staff and front office. Richardson hired Detlef Schrempf as the team's General Manager. He then proceeded to negotiate a buyout with West Virginia University and signed Bob Huggins as the team's Head Coach. The Warriors owner then elected to hire the infamous Bobby Knight as their Assistant to the Head Coach.
"Huggins is a guy we have a lot of respect for," Richardson said. "We've liked him since his days at Cincinnati, onto Kansas State, and his work at West Virginia. We have full confidence in his ability to coach at this level."
As for the hiring of Bobby Knight, Richardson went onto say, "He gets a bad rap from the media. He had his incidents in the past, but that was the past. We are excited to see how he can contribute as the Assistant to the Head Coach of our franchise. If he throws a chair on occasion, I am sure he'll have his reasons. The intensity that he and Huggins will bring, are exactly what we are looking for. Combine those two with the level headed Detlef and I think you've got the makings of a pretty good staff."
The Warriors are entering the season with excitement, though there is a bit of uncertainty.
"We wanted to move the club to Cincinnati. The conditions in this area have us concerned. Cincinnati is a great basketball town; it's growing, and has all the makings of a legitimate NBA city. But, it looks like the owners will block this move and we will have to live with that. We'll see what happens in the future. We like the Bay Area. If we can find the right spot to expand our fan base, we will. That might entail moving into San Francisco. Ideally though, we would take this team to Cincinnati. These are details we will work out before the season starts."
No matter where the Warriors will be playing, we can guarantee that they will be fun to watch.
"Every team has their strategies for the draft in free agency," General Manager Detlef Schrempf said. "Our job is to look at what we need and go get it. We're in a good spot financially, there is a lot of talent out there, and we've got the leadership from our owner who has been there before. I am confident we will navigate this tricky terrain and come out with some good players -- through the draft and free agency."
The Warriors have just north of $48,000,000 at their disposal. With 10 spots to fill, they'll have to be judicious with the players they draft or sign. It's a competitive environment across the league. You cannot really pinpoint the cellar teams from the top teams at this point. For now, Warriors fans are going to have to put their trust in the owner who has twice gotten the Tampa Bay Bull Sharks (NBA GM League) a championship and who also ran the 20-0 league champion Denver Nuggets, last season (Pick & Roll).
"We're excited," Richardson said. "We are excited to compete, but we are more excited for all the other owners. We want everyone to have a great time and participate in a constructive manner. No politics in this league. Transparency is key and we want all owners to be accountable for one another. This is a different kind of league, but one that can thrive for years to come. We just hope that in those years to come, we are named champions."
The Golden State Warriors next move will come when they are on the clock with the 19th pick. It'll be their first pick in the expansion draft, so getting it right will be a key component to their direction going forward. We at the Chronicle are not sure which way the team will go. Will they opt to build a solid foundation for the future? Will they go all in right out of the gate? Only time will tell.