What can Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors learn from the Boston Celtics

Following the Boston Celtics game 3 win in the NBA Finals, Guard Jayson Tatum said his team learned from "the better team," meaning the Golden State Warriors, in the 2022 NBA Finals series. Now, as Boston closes in a championship, what can the Warriors learn from the Celtics as Golden State's front office considers major changes in the 2024 offseason. From roster construction to style of play in this series, Kylen Mills and NBC Sports Bay Area and the Athletic host and analyst Zena Keita talk about take aways and what is working right now in the NBA.
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[@dipankarjoshi3828]

Kylen delivering daily content like a champ❤

[@kennypowers2826]

ABsolutely

[@aokiQ]

This is absolutely heaven❤

[@Hopper830]

It's actually the other way around. Boston learned and grew from their experience playing us.

[@Greenhornet204]

Nah

[@Hopper830]

@@Greenhornet204 Yes. Some players on that team have even said so themselves.

[@kevinfoley2070]

Isaiah Hartenstein. 7ft. 250lbs. 26 years old. Was the N. Y. Knicks back up Center to start last season until injuries forced the Knicks to start him for most of last season… and he exploded. Very solid defender. Very good shooter. Outstanding passer. Leader on the floor. The Knicks want him back but can only pay him in the 17/18 million range. OKC is openly going after him. Can they pay that much more? Our ownership is itching to overpay for somebody. With the passing of Jerry West I keep hearing him say, I don’t care who we have to trade, or how much you have to pay… we need a big.

[@ninerempire3398]

We don’t have the cap to sign him

[@kevinfoley2070]

@@ninerempire3398 we never do , and then we always do… if ownership wants something.

[@foreversims6734]

What we learned is the warriors need ALL their starting five to be offensive threats. The fact all teams got no name players that can come out and explode, impacting the game. The organization neglected their young pieces to live out their glory days and now they don’t have really much options moving forward. Lacob honestly need to get a whole new coaching and development staff.

[@miamimarlin2980]

I agree I think they should pursue Darvin Ham

[@lauradone9232]

The Warriors did a good job at sending Boston to the left, forcing them into an uncomfortable offensive drive. You win a ring with defence and disrupting the rhythm.

[@kennypowers2826]

Wow, Zena is a great guest! 👋🤘

[@AndrewS30]

They need a taller center, I like trayce but I don’t like how he is just 6’9, there are so many players who are in this draft around the warriors pick that are 7’0 and older

[@ninerempire3398]

Celtic’s beat the mavs yesterday with a 6’9 and 6’7 center yesterday. We need more perimeter shooting and need to up the perimeter defense majorly

[@Superzoro67]

It depends on the matchup, if Celtic meet Nuggets or the Wolves, they definitely need 7 footers and they have that on porzingis

[@allenday24]

He played big

[@soleil3gs]

Kylen might be the busiest woman in her field and she still takes time to do the pod. Much appreciated Kylen!

[@patrickstubbs3792]

Coaching is the Warriors problem. Kerr didn’t do right by Moses Moody and JK. Both those guys should’ve been averaging 25+ mins on a nightly basis. What y’all keep harping on we can get from those two.

[@jaystack2020]

Not sure why people said JK and Wiggins cant play together. The truth is, the "big 3" isnt what it used to be ... Steph +3.8 Steph with Klay +0.4 Steph with Dray +6.2 Steph with Klay and Dray +6.2 Steph without Klay +8.8 Steph without both Klay and Dray +12.6

[@jaystack2020]

people want the big 3 to work so bad they trying to fit a square peg in a round hole

[@CabernetKev]

Warriors have the talent. Kerr needs to utilize better. And getting rid of the Poole party in hindsight was a mistake. He was a 20 point a game shooter. CP replaced him. Not a scorer in volume and his defensive presence not any better then Poole. MM brings D and outstanding outside shooter. Kerr needs to give him 25 minutes a game. We should have signed Dwight Howard. A big would have helped. How far did we get with small ball and no big?

[@Latasha-qz1lz]

The warriors need to be athletic, younger, and they need size.

[@jaystack2020]

agreed with Zena! TJD can start. Now go get Len as a backup. Find a 3 and much more imporantly DDDDDDD guy.

[@ProfessorOfEconomics]

What happened to Cyrus? Is he no longer hosting LOW?

[@kittytice]

they learned that their fountain of youth has runith empty !!

[@Greenhornet204]

😂

[@CabernetKev]

The Mavs should be playing them better. I think they just wore themselves out after having to beat better teams then Boston in the west.

[@ninerempire3398]

They need more shooting and perimeter defense more than a big . The celtic’s don’t have a single player that can post up. JK and TJD can score in the paint, we need more shooting. I also think JK can take another big leap and be close to a 20 point per game

[@sumedhtayade4708]

23 ppg if he really takes a leap and I'm hopeful 🤞🤞 he'll win the MIP if he improves that much 😂 I'm just being wishful but lets for the best

[@tonybayarea]

This 2024 Boston Celtics Finals Team is a result of the Warriors beating them in the 2022 Finals. Warriors won the Finals in "22" and since the Finals Two Years ago the Celtics have been on a 24 month mission to get back to the Finals and win it this time around. Warriors lose the "22" Finals and the roles would've swapped. 2024 Finals would be Golden State Vs ___?____ . Warriors would've retooled Two years ago after loss in Finals and would be in Championship mode again in 2024. Celtics would be just a Top 4 or 5 Team in the East this season.

[@ronraquel128]

Cy is moving into his moving into his new home.

[@kennypowers2826]

Then why don't they just tell us? Kylen makes the show without any comment on Cyrus not beeing here.

[@Hopper830]

@@kennypowers2826 Cyrus did tell us. I guess some missed it

[@kennypowers2826]

@@Hopper830 Oh, ok, I missed that one. But why don't Kylen mention that?

[@sfcraiger]

maybe cuz she stole his job

[@LockedOnWarriors]

@@kennypowers2826Hey there, kylen here - I’ve been told not to mention it on air. Wishing Cyrus well though he’s moved onto a new show!

[@mammam2796]

Get a big man in the post ??. If Draymond is staying he need to have more self control of himself in stead of Steph and the team BABYSITTING him

[@mammam2796]

👍

[@josephromana9443]

What can Kerfuffles learn? Old hobbit ball doesn't get you in the playoffs. 😂

[@MaxPotentialGreatness]

We can beat boston

[@michaelbutron5866]

No you can't.

[@luiaojeda3081]

They need a new roster,they need zize specially,that roster to small to compete agains,Denver,Sacramento,Minnesota,Dallas and others team in the west, you need another star to help Curry and big Center ,thats the problem the warriors have, dont be a frey to make big trade👎

[@Greenhornet204]

Still enabling that lunatic Draymond

[@Chris_Swish_OtM]

Flipping Wiggins for BI could be an interesting move.

[@kermicgreen3370]

I don't think BI has that motor. We need a guy who is a "dog" that can score and is a wing defender. BI doesn't play any D and looks disinterested most of the time. We already have a guy in Wiggs like that.

[@derekcarter3870]

Congrats Ky, really enjoy your energy and your positive perspective. You give us hope. 😂

[@davidangeron3365]

Hello #Kylen!!!

[@MVP-JB]

Where is cy

[@junadolfo3339]

I won’t be surprised if Kerr will draft/ sign another guard. He had an opportunity to address size after the playoff loss to the Fakers but he decided to stick to his small ball lineup.

[@judyseager4450]

Nah mai hoki mai te aka nei steph curry moari Ora eeh klayk and other klayy in life justice ⚖️ 😂🎉ka.pai

[@judyseager4450]

Best 😂for the Celtics 🎉ka.pai bless the lord ☘️ 🙏

[@Ben-hy7zr]

What happened to this channel, and where is Cy? Has it turned into a diversity platform? Who would have thought that two women could capture men's interest in basketball discussion. Shouldn't they be covering the WNBA instead?

[@klaymatic3751]

Triggered much? I've been looking up who the guest are and seems like they are former college players. Definitely know the game better than most of us.

[@LockedOnWarriors]

@@klaymatic3751 bingo and thanks for the comment! Zena played D1 basketball at Yale, yesterday’s guest Erin Wilson played D2 ball in college. And we all work for outlets covering the Warriors! Women and men both can talk basketball and will be guests on the show