KD, the Warriors, Joe Lacob, and money: the situation is evolving

[msgkings322]

Dray invites the hate, so I'm just giving in.

He doesn't invite it from Warriors fans but it's all good LOL

 

[msgkings322]

Hopefully. That would be a dream come true.

By that point he probably isn't as useful anyway. Everything ends at some point.

 

[Robotech]

He doesn't invite it from Warriors fans but it's all good LOL

Maybe unintentionally, but he does. He wants the Warriors to allow him to skip a game so that he can attend the game when LeBron is anticipated to break the scoring record. Going after Kevin Durant when it was clearly Draymond's fault on that play that precipated their argument. The two technical fouls within seconds of each other to lose the game against the Hornets. Going after and disrespecting Steve Kerr. Having the Warriors on the verge of falling down 3-1 to the Celtics in large part because of his poor play. Thankfully, Curry is great and Kerr finally benched Draymond.

 

[msgkings322]

Maybe unintentionally, but he does. He wants the Warriors to allow him to skip a game so that he can attend the game when LeBron is anticipated to break the scoring record. Going after Kevin Durant when it was clearly Draymond's fault on that play that precipated their argument. The two technical fouls within seconds of each other to lose the game against the Hornets. Going after and disrespecting Steve Kerr. Having the Warriors on the verge of falling down 3-1 to the Celtics in large part because of his poor play. Thankfully, Curry is great and Kerr finally benched Draymond.

If you think they are making this run without Draymond you're nuts. All that stuff is really minor and far less than say the Bulls put up with from Rodman who was less important to that team.

But it's sports and you can hate who you want

 

[Montalban]

Green's antics have already cost the Warriors one title; no way I would give him a max extension. He's a valuable player whose volatility makes him unreliable at times. His value would not be anything close for another team to what his value is to the Warriors so the Dubs have leverage. I'd have him play out the two years he has left and see what he still has then.

 

[Montalban]

Yeah, you are wrong here.

Poole is a really nice player.

But he is a dime a dozen. Lots of instant offense players out there who only contribute on 1 side. Can he be a better defender on time?

Sure. But he isn’t ever going to be an asset defensively. And against teams like Boston who have bigger guards? It is very difficult to play Poole and Curry at the same time. Which means, in certain matchups he is limited to about 20 minutes a game.

Klay and Dray aren’t close to what they were. Wiggins is easily your 2nd best player.

And as fun as Poole is to watch offensively, he isn’t good enough to justify keeping over Wiggins.

He is the type of player who makes a great piece on a top team, but give him that bag and ask him to be 1 or 2?

You ain’t going to be doing much winning.

In other words, his future isn’t bright enough to justify retaining him over Wiggins who extends your window of contention with the Curry core.

Keep Wiggins and Poole

 

[tlance]

Keep Wiggins and Poole

Sure. That would be ideal.

If they have to pick 1 though?

Wiggins.

 

[Montalban]

Sure. That would be ideal.

If they have to pick 1 though?

Wiggins.

Definitely

 

[shopson67]

Sure. That would be ideal.

If they have to pick 1 though?

Wiggins.

Depends on the trade value of each IMO.

 

[msgkings322]

The latest from the Athletic on their money crunch:

Warriors' financial collision course: Four key players, four tough contract decisions

Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson will all be due extensions soon. And the Warriors likely can't sign them all.

theathletic.com

 

[thunderc]

By that point he probably isn't as useful anyway. Everything ends at some point.

He was benched in the finals this year right?

 

[WiggyRuss]

The latest from the Athletic on their money crunch:

Warriors' financial collision course: Four key players, four tough contract decisions

Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson will all be due extensions soon. And the Warriors likely can't sign them all.

theathletic.com

beginning of the end.

 

[msgkings322]

He was benched in the finals this year right?

For a few minutes of one game, yes. He's definitely past his prime and why he will be on the team only 1-2 more years

 

[msgkings322]

beginning of the end.

And the end of the beginning. Running a dynasty ain't easy that's why there's so few. Good thing they have a new crop coming up

 

[WiggyRuss]

And the end of the beginning. Running a dynasty ain't easy that's why there's so few. Good thing they have a new crop coming up

cmon man. who is "the new crop"?

post curry its going to be a wasteland

 

[msgkings322]

cmon man. who is "the new crop"?

post curry its going to be a wasteland

Yes, you've never been wrong before. Especially about the Warriors.

 

[tlance]

Depends on the trade value of each IMO.

No.

Trade value almost completely irrelevant here.

They are trying to contend. They will keep the player that fits best.

As for trade value? If they can afford to keep both, they will. Unlikely they would sign both, then trade 1 to take back more salary they can’t afford.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Yes, you've never been wrong before. Especially about the Warriors.

Kuminga is going to be good, but the "new crop"? Who knows if Kuminga even becomes a + player much less an all star- he might. but i dont look at him and say- sure fire all star. Wiseman of course cant stay healthy. Poole just hasnt gotten an opportunity- who knows.

That is not anything near a "crop".

 

[thunderc]

For a few minutes of one game, yes. He's definitely past his prime and why he will be on the team only 1-2 more years

How many minutes does Kuminga take from him this year?

 

[msgkings322]

Kuminga is going to be good, but the "new crop"? Who knows if Kuminga even becomes a + player much less an all star- he might. but i dont look at him and say- sure fire all star. Wiseman of course cant stay healthy. Poole just hasnt gotten an opportunity- who knows.

That is not anything near a "crop".

Maybe you'll finally get one right!