Explain: the new Warriors high-risk ultra-aggressive defense swarms Zion and the Pelicans

[@bjesstp]

This is their best game so far

[@arnavbhan5115]

Might be a top 5 game from last 2 seasons

[@eumaies]

love the focus on defensive plays

[@patrickturk8957]

Kyle had 5 steals

[@ashimhajra3671]

yes id love to see more defensive play breakdowns!

[@ruthlafler5622]

You can't have a 13-0 run without the 0!

[@dttmtae]

celebration audits always bring a smile to my face😂

[@EmileBnizNiyibizi]

Same here

[@Procrasteonaut]

Yea makes me want to find opportunities for celebration audits in regular life.

[@Mahaloshell]

SAME

[@david_aloni]

You're right. Even for the pros, there's always room for improvement. That's why Melton spent an hour in practice shooting threes and followed that up with an hour of working on variations of the John Cena.

[@giolayug]

the little background music in these videos is so iconic !!!

[@EricApricot]

I’ve tried to change it up and I got so many requests to change it back…

[@null_state]

@@EricApricot Which is unfortunate. I vaguely remember the old music, as that's what I first heard years back. Unfortunately, I can't find the old videos with the old music >_

[@stephenkingfilm]

Bro the breakdown on the finger celebrations sent me 🤣

[@jensklem7674]

I look forward to these videos every time the warriors win!!!

[@fresnoniiji]

should at least 70 more vids then lol

[@Doc.JEGBravo]

Interesting to watch breakdown of defensive plays! Thanks for your work Eric, not only does it help us better understand the game, but your celebration audit brings extra fun and joy to every Dubs victory! Surely, I'm not the only one who anticipate your vids. More power to you!

[@matty7106]

The first quarter was like every warriors game without Steph Curry these past few years. The rest of the game is the new Strength in Numbers 2.0 warriors. Congrats to the GM and the coaching staff for building this team. I just hope they know that the ceiling of this team depends on JK becoming a 20pt per night player. Thanks for another great analysis Eric!

[@Teek4Tat]

Great breakdown of plays & hand gestures! “ John 3na “ lol that’s funny !!

[@sonnybits5810]

I like the defensive play breakdown, nice to see that he Warriors have something on that end to talk about early season. Both of you keep up the great work!

[@carrington7796]

Great work.. Was waiting for the premature celebrations😂

[@djdoc06]

Great analysis. Anybody else notice how much more mobile Looney is this year?How did his hips get better suddenly? I’m so happy for him.

[@EricApricot]

In the offseason, he intentionally lost 10 pounds to be faster! www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/kevon-looney-evolution-year-10/1784545/

[@PastorJoshPan]

the NAIL wow so COOL!!

[@leogenn2517]

THAT WAS A SUPERB BREAKDOWN! You are can't miss viewing!

[@DavidDDope]

great analysis, the 2nd half was a totally different group of warriors and it paid off

[@bjesstp]

slow mo, by his standard, this was warp drive five :D

[@AlistairPott]

Thanks!

[@EricApricot]

You are awesome. Any play requests?

[@jerrimiller6636]

We all totally enjoy your videos Eric ❣️keep up the great entertainment

[@andrewcrowe2170]

Super informative! Thx

[@axelgrind]

Algo comment. Your analysis is always fun to watch/hear.

[@bagbroch9339]

Best channel on the internet

[@Mahaloshell]

You are not only hilarious but so informative. Thank you! I look forward to every one of your posts.

[@MrBeleteBetter]

I always learn something from this channel 🙏

[@AscendantKing]

If they can continue to force teams to play to their own weaknesses, this season is going to be fun to watch!

[@alitoroganan2442]

Not gonna work on a contending teams😂😂😂

[@AscendantKing]

@@alitoroganan2442 2 things you should consider: 1) In order to become a contender, you need to build a list of teams that should beat, then beat those teams. 2) Even contending teams have weaknesses. They’re just less obvious.

[@alitoroganan2442]

@AscendantKing "if" good luck

[@GrungeGarageN]

So glad we have basketball again. And always great watching your play by play recaps

[@cycleoflife565]

Keep up the great work! Love your game breakdowns and sense of humor.

[@marcevanstein]

I hope the warriors kick butt this season, because you deserve the views for these great analyses!

[@AuRelion77]

lets go warriors!

[@fanatikow]

👌 great to see we onto a winning formula..with Steph Wiggs and Demelton out..that 2nd quarter Defense amazing..with the breakdown of the pin 📌 👌 as always Eric

[@kyozo7796]

I absolutely love your content bro

[@kenbareilles2794]

Always fantastic!~

[@nathanbragg2491]

will there be a celebration audit?

[@Jamal-k2j8s]

Good narrative, keep it up 👏

[@curtisjones7201]

Great breakdown as usual!!!

[@motap001]

That was great

[@TactileLandYT]

Hope this means Lindy will be in the rotation now. He seems like the best shooter after Steph and Buddy, and has crazy hops. What a fun team this year! This video reminds me of the old Beatles song from the Rubber Soul days, You Won't Three Me.

[@patrickturk8957]

Would you add him to the rotation?

[@Songos]

Moses moody getting forgotten for no reason again. Check the stats from this game. Moses is shooting the lights out. So is Wiggins this season

[@EricApricot]

Let it 3, let it 3…

[@TactileLandYT]

@@EricApricot When I find myself in times of trouble, Lindy Waters comes to me.

[@TactileLandYT]

@@patrickturk8957 100%!

[@jojoandroses]

You made my morning! Thank you.

[@BassDawStew]

We have to admit, it was lucky that Theis missed that shot. He was fairly open. Still, of all the available shooters, he's the one the Warriors want taking that shot, so the least bad option is as good as it gets. Should be a fun season. (Also cool to see Theis get regular playing time. Underrated big.)

[@TheTrueGOATS]

He's 0 for 6 from 3 on the season and a career 32% 3 point shooter, not really lucky he missed it they played the numbers.

[@BassDawStew]

​@TheTrueGOATS oh, fully agree. He's a stretch 5 who isn't hitting 3s. Having him shoot it is the best option that isn't a turnover. At the same time, I always hope for a bit of a tighter contesting of the shot. Almost anybody in the NBA can hit damn near any shot if you give them enough time and space. But yep, that's the best option.

[@Mallory-j5y]

-By his standards, this was warp drive five. -He’s got the I-lost-my-soul-to-rock-‘n’-roll three. -You turn the John Cena into a John three-na. And you turn the “you can’t see me” into “you can three me.” 😅😂🤣

[@timothyheng9993]

hope this holds up against teams that have 4-5 40% 3pt shooters on the floor (aka Boston)

[@EricApricot]

They’re going to need some additional tech to handle the elite teams

[@StellaKagami]

Let’s goooooooo warrrriorrrrsssss

[@PeaceofDee]

There was a 3 buddy shot and steph was up out his seat before it even went in and was like omg cus he already knew

[@moewarriorsfan]

What a comeback!!!!!! Room for improvement…😂 🤣🤣🤣💙🔥🔥🏀🏀

[@Tai-y1d]

This defense def needed against Zion

[@blueconversechucks]

Wow! Zion landed really awkwardly on the Lindy waters steal. I didn't notice that before. he really could have gotten injured there.

[@brianchu8147]

I’d assume they would scale it up or down based on opp metrics and 3 pt percentage, also if they have someone like Zion, extra help works

[@anodyne57]

Not enough acclaim for the process and individuals involved (Kerr, Dunleavy, Adams or others?) involved in hiring on people like Stackhouse to head your defensive effort. I'm going to nominate important coaches like Jerry to be as crucial as any of the top 5 players on the squad, maybe even higher. We all know how important Adams was for at least 3 of those championships. Their emphasis on D has been vital to their success during these Splash years...their defensive genius actually opening the way for their offense to succeed. I'm all in on this season, and looking forward to watching what they can do.

[@kittyarm4617]

Holding my breath until you post again

[@EricApricot]

Ooof, feeling extreme pressure to get this video done before you pass out

[@terrycrosshanger9481]

John Threena though 🤣🤣

[@chrisobucks]

I'm here!

[@514fm]

>even if he is hot... both in a basketball and in a... romantic way Eric's delivery man I just can't

[@tylermcnair4921]

SLO mo--> Warp drive 5 was hilarious

[@shristiadhikari]

You can't 3 me, I can!😂

[@dre32pitt]

Controlled Chaos.. force turnovers.. get out and run which will lead to more transition 3's, which is what it's all about this year.. getting up as many GOOD/GREAT looks from 3 as they can

[@stergios426]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@nomads716]

These are good. Do them when they lose

[@EricApricot]

Sorry, I need a break some time and no one wants to watch when they lose

[@RisitasKEKW]

Best game in 2 years

[@bryan270]

everytime zion scored in paint was either one on one or light contented from 2 bro could not miss in paint crayzy

[@fobinc]

"YOU CAN'T THREE ME!!!" 🎺DUN DUN DUN DUN~~~🎺

[@ninjacow]

We're going to start getting to NFL style defenses with disguises soon. Show a zone, run man. Show a cover-0, then drop a big to the basket. Pressure the nail, then drop back into coverage at the snap.

[@its420somewhererightnow]

3rd QUARTER WARRIORS ARE BACK!!!

[@jferrante831]

Going to the game tonight. I will be doing the "John Threena"

[@EricApricot]

I’ll look for you on TV, even though I know we can’t see you

[@jferrante831]

@EricApricot I'm close to the Warriors bench, maybe we'll get lucky and unveil it to the world!

[@countbless3360]

I would like to see you breakdown the game against the Clippers as well. Did they use the defense against them? Did the d work?

[@BEASTXGAMING19]

They didn't use it against the clippers

[@countbless3360]

@BEASTXGAMING19 I wonder why.

[@BEASTXGAMING19]

@@countbless3360 idk

[@marissahereso]

Clever wordplay there gave me the giggles.

[@EddyFisico]

The puns are getting out of control. 😂😂

[@rpwalk]

Four games in, I like this new aggressive defense. But I feel like Draymond is always preaching about not over-helping. I wonder how he feels about Stackhouse’s defense.

[@michaelmontalvo7441]

did Eric come out in this video ??

[@woodworkingaspirations1720]

Up 20 to loose by 20

[@steve3751]

1:36 ayo?

[@tweetyfos]

Who’s rated 1st in defensive rating? Dubs allowed one to slip away Sunday against clippers

[@tiredbasketballfan]

It's OKC. They did play in relatively low scoring games so far, but because it's OKC it's probably legit and they'll stay at the top or very close to it

[@julianbashir8277]

They have guys flying all over the court. I wish they would have gotten that Clips game, I do not know what happened there. I think they think too much about Hardens isos

[@Publiksquare]

That defense mm mmm mmmm

[@contraryous]

Think your audits are missing on court cellis - e.g. Lindy’s sidewase three

[@EricApricot]

We will have to upgrade our technology

[@onesolopolo4194]

like the damn video

[@joeminella5315]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jhtv5757]

John Threena lmao

[@arzelzon1137]

Can you make analysis why Warriors lose to Clippers? i have faith on this roster before Clippers game but after that, dang they need big that can handle like zubaaa.

[@EricApricot]

LAC overplayed the passing lanes to smoke the offense that everyone’s still trying to learn, and LAC got a zillion points off turnovers. They also did a good job against the swarm D by finding the open shooter

[@AR-rn8ok]

Plus in the closing minutes kuminga wasted a ton of time and several possessions over dribbling in iso only to brick, plus couldn’t stop his man.

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

DETROIT BASKETBALL 😮

[@julianbashir8277]

Eric has a crush on Waters? lol

[@L-Waggy]

Jamal Mashburn ... Not Jerry Stackhouse

[@buffalosoldier7360]

I’m a cis gendered, he/him straight male but I have to agree with you Lindy Waters III is HOT! Is the brother single? He is a diamond about to become a star. Hold on, it’s coming, another Dubs juggernaut…let’s go…

[@bjesstp]

First!

[@mfundosokhulu7159]

U can't three me😂

[@stevenhambek846]

Better…. No you’re already great.

[@michaelknibbs]

Do you have more gossip regarding Lindy being 'hot romantically'. We are intrigued...

[@davusmonceig7338]

“Hot in a romantic way”. No indoctrinating here! By

[@humbertofilho3308]

#Ucant3me

[@MrOuest]

It's actually the Tony Yayo you-can't-see-me. John Cena stole that shit, if ya know ya know.

[@EricApricot]

Aha that’s interesting… found this link saying Cena credits Yayo and it’s actually maybe Flavor Flav that invented it www.theroot.com/the-hip-hop-story-behind-the-you-can-t-see-me-gesture-1850303715

[@sadiebascombe4858]

All these hosts are deceitful and bias 😅

[@devvv4616]

What no shooting does to you. Definitely cant do this against the Celtics i think

[@Greenhornet204]

Delusional

[@Schraiber]

Definitely do not like this defense. I also feel like it's not so new... The warriors have been aggressively helping off of guys for a long time. Maybe this is just the next evolution.

[@AR-rn8ok]

Eventually they face a good team and overhelping doesn’t help. Can any of them play man D? Also eventually there’s a team that covers the passing lanes better and they need to switch to less passing and more iso ball.