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Franz Wagner has been the second option for thr Magic since being drafted. He's had the team's support for three years and both parties are benefiting.jayu70 wrote:
HMFFL wrote:Good hires for the Warriors.
It's going to be a rough season for Golden State unless they acquire Lauri or someone of his caliber. Coach Jerry and Tery will be solid additions.
Yes, and because they haven't done anything else, except for adding Buddy. I don't expect the Warriors to make the playoffs.Jamaaliver wrote:HMFFL wrote:Good hires for the Warriors.
It's going to be a rough season for Golden State unless they acquire Lauri or someone of his caliber. Coach Jerry and Tery will be solid additions.
You think the Warriors will be noticeably worse due to the departure of Klay Thompson?
Jamaaliver wrote:HMFFL wrote:Good hires for the Warriors.
It's going to be a rough season for Golden State unless they acquire Lauri or someone of his caliber. Coach Jerry and Tery will be solid additions.
You think the Warriors will be noticeably worse due to the departure of Klay Thompson?
HMFFL wrote:Stephen Curry: 'I wish it would have gone differently, in the sense of whatever Klay needed from the Warriors to not feel disrespected'

Stephen Curry: Klay turned (the extension) down, and, you know, we ended up here. I wish it would have gone differently, in the sense of whatever Klay needed (from the Warriors) to not feel disrespected. I can’t answer that, because that’s a Klay thing to talk about. I wish that’s how it would have gone down. But I also know that because he needed a fresh start, things were kind of looked at a little differently. And that was kind of the throughline of this whole last season. It’s a two-way street on that front. I think that’s why Klay was so adamant that I not get involved, because whatever outcome he wanted, he wanted to make sure it was a kind of a pure process. And at the end of the day, we all have to make decisions that are in the best interest of yourself. I’ll do that at times when it’s what’s right for me.
– via New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5623130/2024/07/08/steph-curry-klay-thompson-interview/?source=emp_shared_article
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Nah, he's far too focused on protecting Dray.Whole Truth wrote:HMFFL wrote:Stephen Curry: 'I wish it would have gone differently, in the sense of whatever Klay needed from the Warriors to not feel disrespected'

Stephen Curry: Klay turned (the extension) down, and, you know, we ended up here. I wish it would have gone differently, in the sense of whatever Klay needed (from the Warriors) to not feel disrespected. I can’t answer that, because that’s a Klay thing to talk about. I wish that’s how it would have gone down. But I also know that because he needed a fresh start, things were kind of looked at a little differently. And that was kind of the throughline of this whole last season. It’s a two-way street on that front. I think that’s why Klay was so adamant that I not get involved, because whatever outcome he wanted, he wanted to make sure it was a kind of a pure process. And at the end of the day, we all have to make decisions that are in the best interest of yourself. I’ll do that at times when it’s what’s right for me.
– via New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5623130/2024/07/08/steph-curry-klay-thompson-interview/?source=emp_shared_article
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Does Curry not have the weight to go to bat for Klay ?.
I think it's telling he let the franchise do what they thought best. Reads more like curtesy than regret.
Whole Truth wrote:HMFFL wrote:Stephen Curry: 'I wish it would have gone differently, in the sense of whatever Klay needed from the Warriors to not feel disrespected'

Stephen Curry: Klay turned (the extension) down, and, you know, we ended up here. I wish it would have gone differently, in the sense of whatever Klay needed (from the Warriors) to not feel disrespected. I can’t answer that, because that’s a Klay thing to talk about. I wish that’s how it would have gone down. But I also know that because he needed a fresh start, things were kind of looked at a little differently. And that was kind of the throughline of this whole last season. It’s a two-way street on that front. I think that’s why Klay was so adamant that I not get involved, because whatever outcome he wanted, he wanted to make sure it was a kind of a pure process. And at the end of the day, we all have to make decisions that are in the best interest of yourself. I’ll do that at times when it’s what’s right for me.
– via New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5623130/2024/07/08/steph-curry-klay-thompson-interview/?source=emp_shared_article
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Does Curry not have the weight to go to bat for Klay ?.
I think it's telling he let the franchise do what they thought best. Reads more like curtesy than regret.
Whole Truth wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:You think the Warriors will be noticeably worse due to the departure of Klay Thompson?
No, part of their issue was the rookie was playing better but out of respect Thompson was geting minutes he didn't deserve. Post injury he's been IMO a noticeable drag on the Warriors.
I think it will be addition by subtraction.
Jamaaliver wrote:Whole Truth wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:You think the Warriors will be noticeably worse due to the departure of Klay Thompson?
No, part of their issue was the rookie was playing better but out of respect Thompson was geting minutes he didn't deserve. Post injury he's been IMO a noticeable drag on the Warriors.
I think it will be addition by subtraction.
I'm in agreement, here. I think most older contenders out West would benefit from dumping the older, injury prone, decaying, high priced players and fill out a competitive team with younger, lower cost players.
Golden State has reloaded solidly and I expect a them to approach 50 wins this season...
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