TEXNIFICENT wrote::lol: : LOL. You guys are singing the praises of Chris Mullin & think you're on par with Portland? Let's see now,
Monta is great but he isn't a point guard,
You've given away two of your best players the last few years ( Baron Davis & Jason Richardson),
You've got a coach that's got gimmicky style of play and that's never won big in the NBA,
You signed Corey Maggette who can score but doesn't play D & gets injured ALOT,
You've got Brandan Wright who looks totally disinterested in whatever going on during games.
You signed you're BELOVED "BEANS" to 63mil over 6years. And he's hustle player who cannot function offensively in a half court set i.e. PLAYOFF BASKETBALL. And part of the reason he gets 10 rebs in 27 mins a game is because of all the bad shots taken in your coach's gimmicky style of play. Also, he’s VERY foul-prone.
Some of you are actually comparing Anthony Randolph to Magic Johnson when he's probably going to turn out to be Lamar Odom (not a bad thing).
Jax is Artest-lite (talented head-case),
Your coach hates Al Harrington & Bellinelli.
Hendrix is a rookie, undersized power forward who seems to make someone's roster each year.
I'm no expert but the Mullin is no genius and you guys may be the proud owner of a 2009 Lottery pick!
Actually....2/3 of this is stuff I've said myself a few times and in their words or priorities many of our regulars have said about the same.
Your point about Biedrins is way off. He's THE #1 FG % guy in the NBA if you combine the last 2 years. That is EFFICIENCY and since he's just 22,he's apt to add a lot to his game. When he began he fouled A LOT. Now he's improved 200% and-like I said-he's young and learns quick. He SHOULD be more featured in the offense. He isn't the limiting factor.
Wright has a rather calm game face. He was #1 in the NCAA in FG % as a freshman and his game is being aware and quick to respond to opportunities,sort of like a longer Richard Jefferson. Last year, Wright was very much under used so when he did play he really had a minimal chance to get comfortable with the team,the refs etc....and there's Nellie who's been known to put a guy n the bench till hell freezes.
I don't think Nellie "Hates" any current player. He certainly does not "hate" Al, who's really a pretty likeable guy. Nellie LIKES Harrington as a tactical weapon. Al's 3 shooting pulls rival big's out of the paint. Probably a highlight this year was us beating Houston by playing Harrington at C. Harrington's quick feet meant he'd beat Yao to wherever Yao wanted to be on offense, then when it was GSW's ball, Al popped open 3's until the Rox had to sit Yao and go small. Nellie wants more RBDs from Al...heck..I'm even MORE for that.
Monta is not currently a star NBA PG....neither is Derrick Rose or Mike Conley, but Monta HAS had some very impressive play at point and the game comes naturally for him.
Lotto pick? We will be one of 4 teams fighting for the 8th seed...and all 4 would have a good chance of making the playoffs in the East. We picked a tough time to have our best W-L % in over a decade.
Nellie has been a mixed blessing. He's a wizard with so many quirks that it's not rare for him to do something brilliant one day and something that makes no sense a day later. We went through assorted by the book coaches here in the last 15+ years. Only Nelliee got us past the "average" barrier.
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WOW!!!! Some of you guys make me giggle & squirm trying to TYPE TOUGH! Maybe you have Jax at the keyboard with you for backup! Look first of all I'm not bashing the team as much as I'm suggesting a wait & see approach to the season. Of course there is reason for optmism Monta is an ABSOLUTE STUD in the role he's played beside Baron (why change?). Randolph is going to be a good player (but not freakin MAGIC JOHNSON!!!) Someone brought up the win against Dallas (8th over a 1st), but now two of the stars of that group( Baron & J - Rich) are gone. Maggette will be injured count on it! It's just a fact. I've heard that there is a youth movement going on with the team. If there is why have it with a coach who doesn't like to play young players? Plus Nellie (as good as he has been) has worn thin on his fair share of players. Besides his shining achievment with the team came as an 8th seed!!! The team (and "THE MULLIN") gave 11 million per to an energy guy with no go to move and no steady post offense late in games. Don't play the FG% card because the stat can be misleading. I understand "THE MULLIN" gambled on potential but this wager might make Donagy blush. I'm not saying the Warriors don't have talent but I just think Nellie is done & "The Mullin" should move on with another coach. His loyalty may cost him in the long run.