Steph Curry “didn’t really go off”; PODZIEMSKI on NBA Cup: “We want the money”; WIGGINS “feel solid”

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00:00 What flipped defensively in the second half? 00:02 STEVE KERR: I think we got our legs underneath us. A long travel day yesterday and no shootaround this morning. Sometimes in these situations, it takes you a little while to get the juices flowing. So to hold them to 45 in the second half was the key to the game. 00:20 What kind of a groove is Andrew in right now, offensively? 00:23 Yeah, Andrew is feeling great. You saw him knock down all the threes early, his free throws. He looked fantastic out there, his defense on Ingram. So, a lot of good stuff. 00:36 What, how would you assess just the last minute--and-a half? 00:39 Not great. Not great. But a game like this, you take the win and you run. You just get out of the arena and get to the airport and enjoy the win and watch the tape later and figure out what you can do better. But this was going to be a tough game, obviously, them getting Ingram and Murphy back and a desperate team. I thought they played really hard tonight, right from the beginning, set a tone and, fortunately, we responded, but I thought they outplayed us for much of the game. They only had 10 turnovers. We had 17. So we'gotta to be better, but again, thrilled with the victory. 01:23 What did you make of Brandin's kind of all-around activity with what he was able to do tonight? 01:26 BP? Yeah. He was great. I mean, he's such a good rebounder. He had so many big ones there in the second half. He makes the right play, over and over again. He moves the ball. The game just connects when he's on the floor, so he was great. A lot of guys. I thought Loon in the second half made a huge difference for us. So we're just trying to find different guys each game and it's - we have a deep team and we're confident we can find a group each night that's going to be able to take us home. 01:58 Would you like to go with everybody tomorrow? 02:02 Yeah, that's the plan. We'll see how everybody holds up and comes out of the aftermath of this game, but that's the plan. 02:12 Coach, before the game you mentioned that you see a lot of similarity between this team and then 2022 when you guys win the championship. Is there a reason why Andrew gave you guys such confidence and he's back to like in 2022, himself? 02:28 Yeah, I think Andrew is a huge part of that. He was such an important player in that playoff run. He was so good for us. And between that and the depth, adding veteran players who are really strong leaders, guys like Kyle and Buddy and Melt, reminds me a lot of when we added Gary Payton and Otto Porter in '22. So the team has a similar makeup and a good chemistry. And it's been a pleasure coaching these guys. And e we have really good chemistry in our locker room. And those are always fun seasons when you can feel that. 03:09 What has changed from this season compared to last season with Andrew Wiggins? 03:15 I think defensively - Oh, from, from Wiggins? I just think he's in a great frame of mind. The last couple of years have been very tough on him, on a personal level. And I think he's got some peace of mind. He came into camp in great shape. He's got a great family behind him. He's got a lot of good things going for him in his life and he's in a really good place. Thank you. 03:40 What jumps out, looking at that boxscore? 03:41 BRANDIN PODZIEMSKI: We won. It's all that matters, Cup game. It's all that matters to me. We won. 03:49 In terms of the Cup, being 3-0, how much do you guys get up for the Cup? How much do you value the opportunity to play in the tournament? 03:57 Yeah, we going for the money. We want the money. We know if we win tonight, gives us a good chance to get a quarterfinal matchup. But everyone's mindset was just figure out a way to win. Obviously, they're shorthanded, so a lot of guys are trying to prove themselves, trying to jumpstart their careers, extend their careers, whatever the case may be. And so obviously, we're going to get their best effort, having a lot of guys out. And so I feel like we weathered the storm for the most part and came ouwith the winnd, which is what we care about. 04:24 Yeah, what's switched defensively in the second half? What's changed? 04:27 We just made them feel us. We were more physical with them, made them feel us. I think there was a stretch there in the second half where we got called for like five fouls in a minute-and-a-half, but it was all out of aggression and trying to be physical. And I think that just kind of sets the tone. And the more you kind of are physical with everybody and touching them, it wears people down over time. It's just human nature. And so I think we did a better job that, second half. Yeah. 04:50 Draymond had some comments the other night, just about the pressure you might be playing with offensively and just valuing your all-around game. He said he hoped you heard those comments. Did you hear them? And just what did that kind of support mean for him? 05:01 Yeah, it means a lot. I heard it. A bunch of people sent it to me. Obviously, tonight I didn't make a three again, but I feel like I impacted the game in a bunch of ways. Steve had me out there late, so I think, for me, even though the shot isn't falling, how I would like it to-- 05:24 How good does your game feel right now? 05:28 ANDREW WIGGINS: I feel solid. I feel solid. I feel like I'm in a pretty good rhythm right now. 05:33 What'd you like about your shot guide tonight? Looked like a little bit of everything, mix of everything. And then, of course, you were 9-for-9 from the free throw line. What did you like about the offense tonight? 05:41 I mean, like you said, just a little bit of everything. Just trying to keep myself involved, stay assertive, stay aggressive, and just try to attack the rim. 05:52 Yeah, obviously, New Orleans came out with a lot of force in that first half. What was key about weathering that storm early in the second half there? 05:59 Just being able to take their punch. They're a good team. They got some talent and they play hard. They play hard. So just being able to take that punch and be able to counter and do what we do. 06:13 What flipped defensively the last two quarters for you guys? 06:18 I mean, we just - in the locker room, we're like, "We need this game, we gotta step it up, especially defensively and get into them and be the aggressors." And that's what we did. 06:28 This undefeated NBA Cup play could move you to the quarterfinals tonight, depending on what happens with Dallas and Denver. How significant is that for you guys at this stage of the season to be undefeated, to have the chance to reach Vegas? 06:40 Yeah, I mean, that's our goal. That's what we want to do. We want to win the whole thing. We think we've got a good chance. We've got the squad for it. So we're hopeful. Thank you. [👇transcript continues in Reply Comment below👇]

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06:54 Coach, this is a frustrating game because you did so many good things tonight and ultimately it came down to the three-point percentage, two-point percentage and missed free throws because everything else, you couldn't have asked for much more effort from your team today. Right? 07:13 WILLIE GREEN: Yeah. The guys, I told them in the locker room that our game plan, discipline and execution was at a high level tonight. And that's progress for us. Now, we still came up short a few plays down the stretch. To your point, Graph, knock some free throws down, maybe the ball bounces our way, that last three that we tried to get off. So there's some things that we can clean up, coming down the stretch. But they battled their tails off. We're proud of them. Unfortunately, in the NBA, it's just no moral victories. Still a tough loss on the home floor. 07:51 Can I ask you about two Trey Murphy three-point attempts? The one with 14 seconds or so that he made to get it to two, it looked like you guys got into that action quickly. Was that exactly what you drew up, translating to the court there? 08:04 Exactly. Just quick drive, slip out, hit him, take the shot. And they executed it really, really well. Trey knocked it down. 08:15 And then the one right at the buzzer. I mean, he'd been hot all game, really. Is that who you want to have the ball in that situation or it's gotta be anybody? Just what do you think about that? 08:26 Any of those guys that's on the floor and you gotta open look like that, that's the opportunity to take it. And I thought it was - I thought it was good, kind of rim-rattled in and out. We tried to get the tip in, but that's what you want, try to put yourself in a position to win those games down the stretch. 08:45 Strong night for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. How did he help you guys tonight? 08:48 He was great. He was all over the place. He's been playing really well as of late, playing fast, playing with confidence. He's rebounding the ball at a high level and it's good to see him kind of put it all together tonight. 09:03 Just overall, just how important was to see Trey just have a game like this, where the shots are going, he's playing confidence throughout? 09:10 We need Trey's shot making. His ability to space the floor, it allows for guys to get to the basket, get to the paint. If they help off him, he's really good at shot-faking, shoot the ball, shot-fake or drive, finish. And it's good to see him continue to get in the rhythm. 09:29 I know BI came in with the left ankle and it seemed like he was reaching at his right leg throughout the game. Was he kind of battling through something? 09:35 He was. He was. He's battling through some bumps and bruises right now. And we're putting a lot on his shoulders. He's been doing a really good job of coming in every day, getting his work, getting his treatment, and keeping himself available to get on the floor and help his team. 09:51 What did you see - we talked about a few times this year - just execution late in the game? What did you see, just the things you liked, some of the things you didn't like, as you guys are trying to close this one out? Well, gotta to make our free throws. I think we had a couple opportunities late in the game that gives you an opportunity to close the gap. So you look at the stats, it's a pretty even game. But the free throw difference, that's the difference in the game sometimes. Low turnover game, high assist, threes were even, we got more field goals than they did. Gotta step up to the line and make our free throws. And that's a big part of execution. 10:28 I know it's only been a couple games, but what has Elfrid been able to bring to you guys? 10:34 He's been, I mean, he's been great. I've said it, I'll say it again. He should be on an NBA roster. He knows how to play. He's a vet. He can defend. He can get you in your sets. He makes fantastic passes. He's a really good basketball player. 10:55 Willie, do you feel like the offense actually flows smoother when Elfrid's at the helm, initiating the offense for you guys? 11:01 Well, we've been trying to do it by committee, but getting Elfrid on the floor, he's more of a true point guard. So now there's a common force that knows how to get us in the sets. He can get the ball to BI, Brandon Boston, Trey Murphy. He takes more pressure off those guys. They got more energy to go out and score. And he's also a really good floor general. He can defend at a high level, rebound. So he does a lot to help a team win games. 11:29 What did you see on that play where I think you picked up a technical foul, Trey Murphy on a drive or something like that, didn't get a personal foul, he was arguing about it? Did you - ? 11:37 I'm not letting you set me up for that, with that question right there. No, no, I thought he got fouled. That's all it was. I thought he got fouled. 11:48 What did you like about the team's defensive effort tonight? 11:51 JORDAN HAWKINS: I think, we did a really good job. I don't think Steph Curry - I mean, he had his points, but he didn't really go off. We did a great job on game-planning on him. We could have did a little better job with some other things like early low-man and contesting shots, but overall, I think we (had) a decent defensive game. I think we competed. 12:15 Speaking of the defensive game plan, like how on-point do you guys seem to be when you're trapping and doubling Steph and they've made a living out of Draymond in that short roll, just finding guys a lot? 12:27 Early low-man was stressed a lot this scouting and, I mean, they're going to hit shots. I mean, Andrew Wiggins got hot so, I mean, that's going to happen, guys gonna hit shots. But I think, like I said, I think we competed and it came down to the last shot for us.

[@NewYorkCityGritty5]

Wiggs, seeing you smile again means the world! God blessed your family, too.❤❤

[@loner007]

Thank you for your continued effort in providing postgame interviews. I love that you also include the other team's coach postgame interview. Much appreciated. 🙏

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@@loner007 and I’m glad you “get it”! This is the best way to consume NBA content and really feel like you’re part of the community, and learn the game too.

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As a Warriors fan I love their coach he seems like a chill guy fr

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@@raider_reaper_4194 Steve? Yeah, in person, he’s a great guy. And that’s what we try to show on this channel. Unfortunately a lot of casuals just want to stay separate from the game, from the peanut gallery. They are stressed out with something in their lives and project onto an easy target like Steve, who is often too honest for his own image on that podium. But those who know, we appreciate that, just like the journalists in the room do 🫶💙💛

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I know many are frustrated with Kerr , and on certain levels I understand it , but have A little faith , they’re winning and perhaps it’s not always going to be pretty , but a win is win .. the NBA is always better and more exciting when the Warriors are in the mix ! Go Dubs ….

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@@Teek4Tat Many aren’t actually frustrated with Kerr. They’re frustrated with something else in their lives and project onto Kerr because thumb-typing a transgression, it’s a transference of negative energy that makes them feel better. But unfortunately it only lasts a few seconds so they continue their rampage on social media, thumb-typing the next transgression from separation and lack, on the next topic and then the next topic and then the next topic. But I’m glad you’ve chosen to write something positive even in the midst of all the clamor. It is commendable 🫶💙💛

[@bookayo]

Wiggs all the way!!!

[@T1mon144]

podziemski should be in the G League

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@@T1mon144 thank goodness you’re not an actual basketball coach

[@T1mon144]

@LetsGoWarriors wipe ya mouth when you done

[@Maxx-w9b]

Last season, I was always impressed by what Podziemski had to say. This season, I just want him to shut up 😅

[@KBNE0824]

Somebody has to tell the truth, Podz is a self check! He turns down wide open shots on the regular! He doesn’t get criticized nowhere near J k do! Steve what happened to you can’t have 3 non shooters on the floor?

[@alanarriaga6204]

Podz is on a shooting slump he was a 40% 3ball college, 38% 3ball last year and this summer league he also shot the ball well, I rather he not shoot the ball than he keep throwing big fat bricks and shoot us out of games, he also had 11 point last night despite his shooting troubles so I wouldn’t be worried if I were you.

[@homerj.simpson9417]

Podziemki is trash, he is the reason why Klay left!!

[@JP-kv7cb]

@@homerj.simpson9417 Klay left because he wanted to. Don’t treat this like a netflix drama.

[@homerj.simpson9417]

@JP-kv7cb soon Kerr bench Klay for Podziemki, from that moment klay dont want to be there anymore!! Klay was struggle and still average 17 ppg. And Podziemki was playing between 30 and 35 minutes pero game average 9 points!! So you tell me!! If you going to bench a player like Klay, it has to be for somebody better than him!! Not for a Garbage Roll player!!

[@alanarriaga6204]

@@homerj.simpson9417 klay was trash bro stop using the stat sheet to back up your arguments, he was bad for the locker room, and he shot the warriors out of games. Wasn’t there defensively either. I get that you’re a casual so I will make this easy for you to understand, klay= warriors no wins/ Klay gone=warriors start winning

[@johnkim1043]

Listening to BP chew is hard pass.

[@MangobingoTv]

We need a player that can give us 10 points a night that consistent for some miraculous reasons we can't score under the 2 minutes mark in the second quarter we need that guy who will step up tell Wiggins curry and green when they resting i got this and get the job done

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That was melton and in 2022 it was Jordan pool

[@alanarriaga6204]

@@MizanRahman-tr3pxthey have buddy hield and Jonathan kuminga coming off the bench it’s honestly up to kuminga to step up cause buddy had like 12 last night. If you want to look to the bench production kuminga is a big factor of that

[@leocusenza4983]

Kerr needs to go? Who wrote that? Good God, you must want some reactions. My heads shaking like one of those old ceramic dogs with their head bobbing off a spring.

[@hodiadefreitas4032]

😂😂😂

[@JP-kv7cb]

Because many here think they are better than steve kerr, who, in fact, is someone who knows how to win. Stupid couch potatoes thinking they know how to coach.

[@Luca-yb4sh]

I hope you also want the championship.

[@LoriStubbs-do6rm]

Kerr needs to go!

[@algeldmacher3034]

Why?

[@JP-kv7cb]

Why don’t you go first?