Here…We….Go (Steph is getting ready)

[EvanZ]

The key key key word here is “opportunity”

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Steph is an extremely thoughtful and measured dude. This statement was equivalent to shouting to the FO to get something done to make this team competitive or he’s Audi 5000.

[Onus]

Steph is not going to ask for a trade. You’re just projecting.

[EvanZ]

Steph is not going to ask for a trade. You’re just projecting.

This was him asking or telling. Read the tea leaves! This is as vocal as Steph is going get.

[killmongrel]

I mean, Steph's insistence on keeping the core together is part of the problem. Klay is one of the biggest issues this season. If he were to go up to ownership and tell them that he will not stand in their way to do what is necessary to make the team competitive, they might make moves to field a better roster. He's not gonna all of a sudden be obsessed about the big 3 retiring together, but then do a 180 and jump ship on a situation he help create.

[Old_Blue]

Steph isn't going anywhere. After last night's game, Steph joins yet another elite list of players - the list who have scored 60+ points multiple times after the age of 30.

Wilt (3 times)
Dame (3 times)
Kobe (2 times)
Steph (2 times)

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/oldest-nba-players-to-score-60-points-in-a-game

Hopefully those of you who have been hyperventilating about the won/loss record this season and even advocating trading Steph take a little time to appreciate what we are all witnessing - an absolute master class by a seemingly ageless wonder the likes of which the franchise isn't likely to ever again see.

[Crazy-Canuck]

I think I sensed a subtle jab at klay when he mentioned the whole 3 ball issue.

Steph isn't dumb, he had to have noticed how much better the offense ran when we had 3 rim pressure guys (jk, wiggs, and podz) compared to less rim pressure and more 3s.

[EvanZ]

Steph isn't going anywhere. After last night's game, Steph joins yet another elite list of players - the list who have scored 60+ points multiple times after the age of 30.

Wilt (3 times)
Dame (3 times)
Kobe (2 times)
Steph (2 times)

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/oldest-nba-players-to-score-60-points-in-a-game

Hopefully those of you who have been hyperventilating about the won/loss record this season and even advocating trading Steph take a little time to appreciate what we are all witnessing - an absolute master class by a seemingly ageless wonder the likes of which the franchise isn't likely to ever again see.

Are you serious?

[HiRez]

Steph isn't going anywhere. After last night's game, Steph joins yet another elite list of players - the list who have scored 60+ points multiple times after the age of 30.

Wilt (3 times)
Dame (3 times)
Kobe (2 times)
Steph (2 times)

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/oldest-nba-players-to-score-60-points-in-a-game

Hopefully those of you who have been hyperventilating about the won/loss record this season and even advocating trading Steph take a little time to appreciate what we are all witnessing - an absolute master class by a seemingly ageless wonder the likes of which the franchise isn't likely to ever again see.

Not gonna argue against Steph's greatness, but the bottom line is they are 21-25, 56% of the way through the season. Anyway, I don't think Steph is being traded, and probably not Draymond at this point since he's on his best behavior for a bit and playing well. It's all about Klay. If Steph's putting his foot down internally about trading Klay, that's a problem. And what moves? I hope he's not under the illusion that trading Kuminga, Wiggins, and Looney for Murray and Capela is anything more than a lateral move, ie. rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

[EvanZ]

Capela got fat.

[Nvnervous45]

Klay is just a chucker at this point in his career. He adds no value on defense or driving to the hoop. All he is good for is floor spacing. Im sorry but there a lot of guys who can do what he does in this league and better. The problem is other gm's know this.

[killmongrel]

Klay is just a chucker at this point in his career. He adds no value on defense or driving to the hoop. All he is good for is floor spacing. Im sorry but there a lot of guys who can do what he does in this league and better. The problem is other gm's know this.

Will Brooklyn trade us Ben Simmons for Klay straight up? Seriously would do that deal even though Simmons has another year.

[Onus]

I mean, Steph's insistence on keeping the core together is part of the problem. Klay is one of the biggest issues this season. If he were to go up to ownership and tell them that he will not stand in their way to do what is necessary to make the team competitive, they might make moves to field a better roster. He's not gonna all of a sudden be obsessed about the big 3 retiring together, but then do a 180 and jump ship on a situation he help create.

I’ve never heard Steph say keep Klay or don’t trade Klay.

In any case trading Klay can’t be on Steph’s hands. That’s something the front office has to take ownership of saying they did it without asking Steph.

[killmongrel]

I mean, Steph's insistence on keeping the core together is part of the problem. Klay is one of the biggest issues this season. If he were to go up to ownership and tell them that he will not stand in their way to do what is necessary to make the team competitive, they might make moves to field a better roster. He's not gonna all of a sudden be obsessed about the big 3 retiring together, but then do a 180 and jump ship on a situation he help create.

I’ve never heard Steph say keep Klay or don’t trade Klay.

In any case trading Klay can’t be on Steph’s hands. That’s something the front office has to take ownership of saying they did it without asking Steph.

We don't have to actually hear him say it to figure out, due to everything we hear, that's how he, Kerr, and Draymond feel. With that said, one of the things I consider a positive about Dunleavy taking over for Bob is that Dunleavy isn't as close to the players as Bob was. He might actually do what is necessary. But I still doubt anything happens this season. I just hope that Dunleavy lets Klay walk this summer whereas Bob would probably be signing Klay to a 4/120m deal.

[azwfan]

I mean, Steph's insistence on keeping the core together is part of the problem. Klay is one of the biggest issues this season. If he were to go up to ownership and tell them that he will not stand in their way to do what is necessary to make the team competitive, they might make moves to field a better roster. He's not gonna all of a sudden be obsessed about the big 3 retiring together, but then do a 180 and jump ship on a situation he help create.

I’ve never heard Steph say keep Klay or don’t trade Klay.

In any case trading Klay can’t be on Steph’s hands. That’s something the front office has to take ownership of saying they did it without asking Steph.

We don't have to actually hear him say it to figure out, due to everything we hear, that's how he, Kerr, and Draymond feel. With that said, one of the things I consider a positive about Dunleavy taking over for Bob is that Dunleavy isn't as close to the players as Bob was. He might actually do what is necessary. But I still doubt anything happens this season. I just hope that Dunleavy lets Klay walk this summer whereas Bob would probably be signing Klay to a 4/120m deal.

Or maybe Bob was done with Dray and Klay, ownership wasnt, so he decided to step away. We dont really know.

[Onus]

I mean, Steph's insistence on keeping the core together is part of the problem. Klay is one of the biggest issues this season. If he were to go up to ownership and tell them that he will not stand in their way to do what is necessary to make the team competitive, they might make moves to field a better roster. He's not gonna all of a sudden be obsessed about the big 3 retiring together, but then do a 180 and jump ship on a situation he help create.

I’ve never heard Steph say keep Klay or don’t trade Klay.

In any case trading Klay can’t be on Steph’s hands. That’s something the front office has to take ownership of saying they did it without asking Steph.

We don't have to actually hear him say it to figure out, due to everything we hear, that's how he, Kerr, and Draymond feel. With that said, one of the things I consider a positive about Dunleavy taking over for Bob is that Dunleavy isn't as close to the players as Bob was. He might actually do what is necessary. But I still doubt anything happens this season. I just hope that Dunleavy lets Klay walk this summer whereas Bob would probably be signing Klay to a 4/120m deal.

Steph isn’t going to the media and hinting at trading Klay. That’s not going to look good at all. He’s always said I’m rolling with what we have.

There was a rumor that the front office hopes that some team offers Klay a big contract in the off season and walks. That way they can say that they tried to keep the core together but the money didn’t work out. They just want to take the easy way out rather than do the dirty work themselves. Klay is a front office issue not a Steph issue.

[Onus]

I’ve never heard Steph say keep Klay or don’t trade Klay.

In any case trading Klay can’t be on Steph’s hands. That’s something the front office has to take ownership of saying they did it without asking Steph.

We don't have to actually hear him say it to figure out, due to everything we hear, that's how he, Kerr, and Draymond feel. With that said, one of the things I consider a positive about Dunleavy taking over for Bob is that Dunleavy isn't as close to the players as Bob was. He might actually do what is necessary. But I still doubt anything happens this season. I just hope that Dunleavy lets Klay walk this summer whereas Bob would probably be signing Klay to a 4/120m deal.

Or maybe Bob was done with Dray and Klay, ownership wasnt, so he decided to step away. We dont really know.

Good riddance

[killmongrel]

I’ve never heard Steph say keep Klay or don’t trade Klay.

In any case trading Klay can’t be on Steph’s hands. That’s something the front office has to take ownership of saying they did it without asking Steph.

We don't have to actually hear him say it to figure out, due to everything we hear, that's how he, Kerr, and Draymond feel. With that said, one of the things I consider a positive about Dunleavy taking over for Bob is that Dunleavy isn't as close to the players as Bob was. He might actually do what is necessary. But I still doubt anything happens this season. I just hope that Dunleavy lets Klay walk this summer whereas Bob would probably be signing Klay to a 4/120m deal.

Or maybe Bob was done with Dray and Klay, ownership wasnt, so he decided to step away. We dont really know.

Maybe.

But what I'm guessing is that ownership is willing to listen to Dunleavy considering his draft picks in Podz and TJD already look like good picks. His move to correct Poole's awful contract and acquire CP3 turned out to be a beneficial move. And Saric is a contributing player. Only issue is, the top end talent has just not been producing.

[killmongrel]

I’ve never heard Steph say keep Klay or don’t trade Klay.

In any case trading Klay can’t be on Steph’s hands. That’s something the front office has to take ownership of saying they did it without asking Steph.

We don't have to actually hear him say it to figure out, due to everything we hear, that's how he, Kerr, and Draymond feel. With that said, one of the things I consider a positive about Dunleavy taking over for Bob is that Dunleavy isn't as close to the players as Bob was. He might actually do what is necessary. But I still doubt anything happens this season. I just hope that Dunleavy lets Klay walk this summer whereas Bob would probably be signing Klay to a 4/120m deal.

Steph isn’t going to the media and hinting at trading Klay. That’s not going to look good at all. He’s always said I’m rolling with what we have.

There was a rumor that the front office hopes that some team offers Klay a big contract in the off season and walks. That way they can say that they tried to keep the core together but the money didn’t work out. They just want to take the easy way out rather than do the dirty work themselves. Klay is a front office issue not a Steph issue.

It's not really about blaming Steph. This was more of a response to the original post which implied Steph is ready to leave. I don't see that because the current culture of the Warriors is in part because of what Steph wants. He's not just going to all of a sudden abandon that considering how strong his bond is to the core and franchise. That's why it makes no sense that he's going to jump ship. More so, it's more about him finally telling the front office to do something. It's more about not seeing the possibility of him actually threatening to leave.

[GQ Hot Dog]

CP3 to Orlando for Isaac and Harris.

[killmongrel]

CP3 to Orlando for Isaac and Harris.

CP3/Saric/Seconds for Isaac/Ingles/Goga.