Question from an Opposing Fan

[whocurrz]

Hey guys, I'm a Warriors fan but wanted to information about the offense you guys run. I didn't see a ton of Spurs games this year, but when I did I noticed a lot of simple dribble sweeps with a quick pass to get the defense moving then the next guy would do the same until the defense couldn't rotate enough times that they gave up a high percentage look.

Although Tony and Manu are capable of attacking the rim, no one else is exactly a slasher, but can handle well enough to create a rotation make the read to pass out and keep the ball moving. Good ball handling (no overdribbling really), quick passing and good jumpshooters.

I was wondering how you think an offense like this would work for the Warriors. If we run a lineup of:
PG - Curry
SG - Thompson
SF - Rush
PF - Lee
C - Bogut

They have 4 guys who can stretch a defense and can all handle the ball decently, are good passers and good shooters. Bogut can anchor the middle with some room to work (although he's not near the post scorer Duncan is) and space to rebound.

I say this, because right now we don't really have a pure PG, and I think Curry is more like Parker than a Paul or Nash. However, we don't really have any great slasher (Curry can in spurts but not like Tony or Manu) and need to rely on great passing and jumpshooting which I've seen your offense used to open up great high percentage jumpshots.

So I guess my questions are, can you guys give me more insight into the type of offense SA runs and if you think the Warriors have personnel to run a similar one. What are the major things we lack to run the offense effectively. Thanks to anyone who can provide some insight and analysis.

[thecouch]

the games ive seen they do 2 things great . pick and roll and making the extra pass (and even one more pass)

[co_laper]

The Spurs offense goes because Parker and Manu's ability to attack the rim and pass. Not his ability to shoot. So in this case, Thompson and Curry needs to attack the rim. I personally don't feel that's Thompson's and Curry's strength. That IMO is the biggest thing GS lack. Sadly, that's also the biggest thing needed to run the offense. You see how bad the Spurs offense get when Manu/Parker isn't on the floor. the penetrations aren't there. When it's not there, nothing opens up.