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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#221 » by YogurtProducer » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:32 am

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NinjaBro wrote:Somehow all our blown 3 on 1 fast breaks include Quickley


the decision making was fine, he just threw an awful pass


Well, Gradey was leading the pack. He decided to pass to the trailing big man - Mamu? Weird.

Was he gonna throw the ball through santos?

The play was a better pass to Mamu and a lob to Dick.

But either way, funny how everyone is whining about a fast break that ended up with a foul and 2 points :lol:
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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#222 » by Boogie! » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:32 am

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Zeno wrote:I am not even a fan of Kuminga but Kerr just straight benching a physical player like him on this soft ass team is criminal especially when him doing so just devalues him as trade asset further.


Why does Kerr not like Kuminga?

He isn’t a quick decision maker or passer. But Kerr has shown zero ability to adapt to any player who doesn’t fit the system he likes to run. This is true on the Warriors and Team USA. He is absolutely unable and unwilling to use certain players who have proved useful on other teams so there is still some hope for him I guess


bull. Kuminga just needs the ball in his hands more and more shots. The guy is a star that’s being held back because he’s not been treated fairly.
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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#223 » by Basketball_Jones » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:32 am

Kuminga 16 straight dnp’s after signing an extension is crazy lol
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Post#224 » by LoveMyRaps » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:32 am

Ofc Payton is gonna turn into Curry against us
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Post#225 » by NinjaBro » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:32 am

Maybe our early hot 3pt shooting will fool the GSW for not playing zone against us in the 2nd half
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Post#226 » by Tripod » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:33 am

Again...STOP LEAVING GUYS OPEN FOR 3's
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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#227 » by PushDaRock » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:33 am

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NinjaBro wrote:Somehow all our blown 3 on 1 fast breaks include Quickley


the decision making was fine, he just threw an awful pass


Well, Gradey was out leading the pack. He decided to pass to the trailing big man - Mamu? Weird.


still an easy finish with a better pass
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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#228 » by Reeko » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:33 am

MonkBatter42 wrote:Can someone explain why Kerr really dislikes Kuminga?

Kuminga just doesn't fit their system. And he's been pretty vocal publicly about not getting enough playing time.
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Post#229 » by LoveMyRaps » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:33 am

Getting cooked by scrubs omg
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Post#230 » by Tha Cynic » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:33 am

There is no way the Warriors should be getting wide open 3s from the corners with that lineup. You do not need to help on anyone
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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#231 » by SharoneWright » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:33 am

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the decision making was fine, he just threw an awful pass


Well, Gradey was leading the pack. He decided to pass to the trailing big man - Mamu? Weird.

Was he gonna throw the ball through santos?

The play was a better pass to Mamu and a lob to Dick.

But either way, funny how everyone is whining about a fast break that ended up with a foul and 2 points :lol:

No. You get the ball quickly to the lead runner. Then either he can make it to the hoop, but if the defender closes on him, then he dumps it back to the trailing free man. It’s a pretty standard chess move.
Plus, in this case you don’t ever make Mamu the decision making ball handler -particularly 2 1/2 steps from the rim. The normal way, he might end up receiving a finishing pass right at the rim.
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Post#232 » by YogurtProducer » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:34 am

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Why does Kerr not like Kuminga?

He isn’t a quick decision maker or passer. But Kerr has shown zero ability to adapt to any player who doesn’t fit the system he likes to run. This is true on the Warriors and Team USA. He is absolutely unable and unwilling to use certain players who have proved useful on other teams so there is still some hope for him I guess


bull. Kuminga just needs the ball in his hands more and more shots. The guy is a star that’s being held back because he’s not been treated fairly.

What?

Despite playing along great teammates he’s a guy who’s been wildly inefficient the more usage he has taken on and has shown over and over to be a low IQ player.

He’s a fine player, but no one who that bad of a shooter, defender, and playmaker is a “star”.
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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#233 » by HiJiNX » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:34 am

We don’t know how to put our foot on the necks of teams.
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Post#234 » by YogurtProducer » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:35 am

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Well, Gradey was leading the pack. He decided to pass to the trailing big man - Mamu? Weird.

Was he gonna throw the ball through santos?

The play was a better pass to Mamu and a lob to Dick.

But either way, funny how everyone is whining about a fast break that ended up with a foul and 2 points :lol:

No. You get the ball quickly to the lead runner. Then either he can make it to the hoop, but if the defender closes on him, then he dumps it back to the trailing free man. It’s a pretty standard chess move.
Plus, in this case you don’t ever make Mamu the decision making ball handler. He might end up receiving a pass at the rim.

Yall just see whatever you wanna see.

Just rewind and watch the play. It’s not as clear cut as you’re making it out. Santos was right there with dick.
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Post#235 » by Boogie! » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:35 am

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Zeno wrote:He isn’t a quick decision maker or passer. But Kerr has shown zero ability to adapt to any player who doesn’t fit the system he likes to run. This is true on the Warriors and Team USA. He is absolutely unable and unwilling to use certain players who have proved useful on other teams so there is still some hope for him I guess


bull. Kuminga just needs the ball in his hands more and more shots. The guy is a star that’s being held back because he’s not been treated fairly.

What?

Despite playing along great teammates he’s a guy who’s been wildly inefficient the more usage he has taken on and has shown over and over to be a low IQ player.

He’s a fine player, but no one who that bad of a shooter, defender, and playmaker is a “star”.


His talent is undeniable. Just give him a bigger role and he’ll develop. Guaranteed. That’s how it works when players aren’t productive. It’s not their fault they just neee a bigger role.
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Post#236 » by YogurtProducer » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:35 am

HiJiNX wrote:We don’t know how to put our foot on the necks of teams.

Up 13 9 minutes into the game is fairly good lol
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Post#237 » by C_Money » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:35 am

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Post#238 » by Boogie! » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:36 am

HiJiNX wrote:We don’t know how to put our foot on the necks of teams.


It’s not about kno ledge it’s about ability
mdenny wrote:In anycase....Masai is probably gonna make Fred the first active player/head coach in franchise history now that Nurse is out of the way. That's been the plan all along.
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Post#239 » by Tripod » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:36 am

YogurtProducer wrote:
Boogie! wrote:
Zeno wrote:He isn’t a quick decision maker or passer. But Kerr has shown zero ability to adapt to any player who doesn’t fit the system he likes to run. This is true on the Warriors and Team USA. He is absolutely unable and unwilling to use certain players who have proved useful on other teams so there is still some hope for him I guess


bull. Kuminga just needs the ball in his hands more and more shots. The guy is a star that’s being held back because he’s not been treated fairly.

What?

Despite playing along great teammates he’s a guy who’s been wildly inefficient the more usage he has taken on and has shown over and over to be a low IQ player.

He’s a fine player, but no one who that bad of a shooter, defender, and playmaker is a “star”.

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Re: GT#45 RAPTORS @ WARRIORS on Tues Jan 20, 2026 at 10 PM EST on SN/590 

Post#240 » by Zeno » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:36 am

Boogie! wrote:
Zeno wrote:
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Why does Kerr not like Kuminga?

He isn’t a quick decision maker or passer. But Kerr has shown zero ability to adapt to any player who doesn’t fit the system he likes to run. This is true on the Warriors and Team USA. He is absolutely unable and unwilling to use certain players who have proved useful on other teams so there is still some hope for him I guess


bull. Kuminga just needs the ball in his hands more and more shots. The guy is a star that’s being held back because he’s not been treated fairly.

Very odd. My post is basically saying he isn’t being treated fairly. I am not sure he is a star but Kerr is an extremely overrated coach.
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