The Warriors ARE WASTING Steph Curry's MVP Season

The Golden State Warriors ARE WASTING Steph Curry's MVP Season according to Gilbert Arenas and the Gil's Arena Crew as they examine the current state of the Dubs and deduce that Steph simply needs more help from Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul and Draymond Green. They also dive into the history of the Draymond Green Jordan Poole punch and explore how its lasting effects are impacting this season.
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[@peaceful344]

Poole was the 3rd leading scorer for the past 2 seasons. Last year he averaged 20ppg and when Steph got injured his average jumped to 26ppg. When they traded him they lost a big piece of their offense. Rashad is also right in that Poole and Wiggins were tight. Poole was miced up on the sidelines alot and he was always encouraging Wiggins. Wiggs is so introverted so he never says anything but you always saw Poole cheering him on. I think he does miss that. Reporters who follow the Warriors have mentioned it too.

[@7mtone]

When they won the chip him and wiggs were turning up together

[@Kuroganemk2]

I guess Draymond should have went out instead. @@7mtone

[@OblivionZX]

A lot of people who don't REALLY follow the team or watch every game, aka box score watchers, dont realize that Poole was a mirage. Those 20 points came with like 5 turnovers and 30 opposing points from the other team hunting him. Poole sucks. We don't miss him. Look no further than what he's doing rn in Washington to see him stripped of everything that masked the other side of that 20 pts.

[@mddi1420]

Wiggs does not want to get punched 😂😂😂

[@bigguccidrejones4183]

⁠@@OblivionZXeverybody turns the ball over that’s part of the game. He averaged 5 assist so that evens it out. Poole really was there offensive punch besides Curry. He came down the court not giving af, he a hooper. They miss that

[@curtbuckmire9194]

Warriors need to start Kuminga and Moody. Have Klay and Wiggins come off the bench with CP3.

[@24elite21]

wowwww that’s actually hard af

[@gusjoe2517]

with Klay and Wiggins' current salary...not a chance. LOL

[@dontes5009]

I've been waiting for Kuminga for years

[@user-po6pn4ei8u]

Great idea! Not happening 😂

[@TLR1988]

Kuming-ming makes some bonehead plays sometimes so Father Kerr doesn't trust him.

[@BumpJ1]

They hate for Rashad to be right about anything it's hard to explain but Poole and Wiggins played better on a team with each other they had a chemistry like Steph and Klay had go watch when they won the chip how those 2 were always talking on the bench and locker room

[@peaceful344]

True. Poole was a support system for Wiggins.

[@jonpoon3896]

Before injuries, Klay might be the greatest 3 and D guy in history. Unfortunately, that’s his skill set, catch and shoot. Ray Allen was different. Ray was a well rounded SG that took the role of the shooter. Asking him to work on dribbling is the same as asking Westbrook to work on his shooting

[@MaxPotentialGreatness]

Exactly!

[@malikrevis6896]

Lol yea b4 the injury, too bad his career continued after the injury

[@mannyneva1760]

No fkn way

[@Youngprince____]

@@malikrevis6896won a ring after the injury

[@KooAla-kj4bb]

@@Youngprince____jordan poole had a bigger impact than klay during chip year

[@NoJumper_23]

I agree with rashad mcants about missing Poole 😂I know it’s crazy to say but McMants is right 😂

[@tylersuggs11]

Which is crazy but he’s right

[@INumba1Stunna]

I thought what he said was making complete sense. I dont know why Gil and Cole didn't understand it. Wiggins could play more free without having some pressure in his head "Like damnn, Curry threw me the ball, I'm 100% the 3rd or maybe 2nd option, and they NEED me to be great with this shot." Compared to, "Poole is out here doin a bunch of crazy shit, I might be the 4th option, let me have fun with this too". That's how I look at it. The mental part can be a huge thing. And then also Poole just playing so fast and being unpredictable, defense caught trying to help on a little drive and Wiggins slashing for a drop off.

[@KG-oi3od]

Thanks Gil, I have been saying Thompson's game hasn't improved in many years.

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

“Steph, Bron and KD spoiled us”

[@CBJR901]

The warriors seemed like they had a plan to transition the team from Steph, Klay, and Draymond, to Poole, Wiggins, and Kuminga. However, that punch might’ve derailed the pans due to the fact the chemistry of the team was rewired by that punch.

[@Stocky_The_Demi_God]

Damn, I never thought of that. That’s a helluva theory

[@alphatrusbensiii8381]

It was earlier than that. You forgot about Wiseman The future was suppose to be Wiseman, Kuminga, Moody & Poole The transition was supposed to be Steph 1, Wiggins 2, Klay 3 because of the Klay injury But NOBODY but Steph stepped up

[@CezrDaPleazr]

Add Wiseman too before well...yeah

[@keishamarie6185]

Moody has more potential than Poole🤷🏾‍♀️

[@tamosun0409]

Different looks on offence with a traditional big would help the Warriors (A LOT). Klay has lost speed so he needs dribble penetration or an inside big to set him up. But is the Warriors main issue not on point of attack defence? All teams with young and athletic guards (Kings, Thunder, Cavs) feast on their defence. Kerr also needs to give the young / hungry guys a chance

[@QuillyG]

Klay could have a devin booker playstyle if he get a handle that’ll be scary😬

[@luthiellouinordjr902]

Booker is klay with a handle

[@Bigedub101]

But the problem was when they got KD, Klay didnt have to get better handles and grow because had 2 best scorers just hyped on getting 60 points in 11 dribbles.. He always been streaky and got worse when KD got there.

[@poundthatpavement652]

I like Klay but he definitely should have added more to his bag. That's my opinion from the outside looking in. I think Klay is trying to play within the offense GS runs. At the same time opposing teams have years of film on him and Steph. The difference is Steph could always dribble but steph also added more to his bag. Steph can run you to death and he is comfortable shooting off the dribble. Klay to me is a really good player he just needs to make tweaks to his game and not be predictable. I hope he gets it together by the break.

[@keyhayes4641]

I usually neverrr agree with mcant 😂😂 but he’s definitely right about the Jordan poole Wiggins debate . Having Jordan definitely took the pressure off Wiggins and a lot of other players to where they were able to get easy buckets because the attention was on Jordan . The back door cuts, kick out 3s from paint touches , it was definitely easier for Wiggins to catch a groove . Now with cp3 he is expect to catch the ball and go score instead being able to play off the ball and hit his back cuts and ISO’s

[@reggiehill4840]

Gil has that knowledge and gives us Basketball fans the truth

[@christopherjackson7177]

This is the problem with Wiggs that Minnesota knew and got rid of him when they could. He could be more if he put the time in, but he never does. Add that to a similar mindset in Klay and Draymond's limitations, it equals Curry not having another prime option offensively.

[@rjulun]

As far as players not adjusting their games, this is where coaching comes in. Father Time is undefeated. So coaches need to put players in the right position to be successful with the current talent they have.

[@varsame]

That’s why the warriors fucked up drafting wiseman. Lamelo was right there

[@BEEZE825]

That's to many light skin niggaz on one team😂😂

[@lemeilnorman1475]

No. They messed up not developing Wiseman. Guards don't win chips like that. You guys have to stop ignoring the reality, big guys dominate when things get tight. Why, they change shots at the rim and they guarantee a quality shot. Giannis, embiid, Joker, AD. Etc. Thats it

[@itsjv9339]

@@lemeilnorman1475 They hired Jokic's old coach, and one of Toronto's development staff. Wiseman didn't have a feel for the game in the first place. Rather than be a vertical threat, he sought out just to score. Compare him to Trayce Jackson Davis, it's night and day. Shit look at him in the Pistons! If he had any fucking sliver of talent, he would be starting over Duren or Stewart, but guess what DNP. So get your disingenuous comment off this shit.

[@KooAla-kj4bb]

@@lemeilnorman1475cap wiseman trash. Cant even break the rotation up in deteoit

[@Ben2bwild]

​@@lemeilnorman1475yeah but Wiseman is trash

[@realmontana6838]

Klay been getting drunk .. these dudes don’t want it no more e

[@damonmd3]

😂😂😂

[@BEEZE825]

Klay just want to be on his boat😂😂

[@mickeycohen5653]

@@BEEZE825With Rocco 😂😂😂

[@rizzygang3242]

Bro Gil and Rashad were so on point the whole time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AgentRain19]

Gil’s face at 21:28 killed me. Rashad be ranting and sometimes they be looking at him how they look at meek mill in those memes 😂

[@ntobekomtimkulu239]

I think some of this has to fall on coaching. Wiggins been on the team long enough now to play to acclimatize himself and give the team what it needs. If the coaching staff demand more of him, he should be able to provide that. However, the onus is on him to step up. Iggy ain’t there anymore to gas him up. As for Klay… I don’t see him adding anything to his game this late in his career. All he needs is to get hot consistently. Either that or he needs to play less minutes to get a player like Wiggins more touches so he can get going.

[@oaklandish89]

The issue is that the Warriors system IS built around finding Steph, so young players in particular struggle to find PT and excel at the rate guys like Herro and them can, because the only way they can see the court, is by defending and playing smart. It's why the struggles in my opinion fall more on Wiggins than anyone. He should be able to go get 20 a night as a veteran and proven scorer, but he simply doesn't have that mentality. He'd rather just blend into the background. I hope the Warriors package something like Wiggins, Moody, and a pick for DeMar Derozan, or someone like that who can ACTUALLY go get a bucket on their own, cause right now, aside from Steph? Not a soul on that roster can create for themselves.

[@rickjarvis6750]

I played with Rick Mahorn in college and I’ve seen all you guys play in the league and is just refreshing to hear you guys dissect the game the way you do. I watch you every day. You’re entertaining and you speak the truth that’s a formula for success any day. Keep doing what you’re doing you’re the best!!! Doc

[@____2080_____]

Totally agree. Even for those of us who talk about the game in the 80s and 90s, this is the only show that captures how we talk about sports.

[@o-g-ob4399]

Well, they also speak nonsense despite being ex professionals.

[@DaVinciiTaylor]

@@o-g-ob4399no such thing as facts in opinions

[@ConspiracyNutsMakeMeLOL]

I used to play against Lamond Murray in Fremont CA during his High School days...pros just know, that's why this show pops

[@schuylersavage276]

@@ConspiracyNutsMakeMeLOLif you really think these guys takes arent half of the time trash you aren’t being objective. Like..Arenas said he was faster than John Wall lol.

[@uppercutman5464]

why McCants just argue for the sake of it man Wiggins is simply just not hitting open shots. It's simple.

[@quincytidwell5019]

And cp3 not a offensive threat anymore and that's hurting the flow of the team

[@cwavvvy3450]

yea i’m not with him on that but i am with him on the you need to come ready to play ain’t no rust you had all offseason so the klay he is right about wiggins tho im not with him on that

[@dkmrap1]

They are humans, not just shot chucking robots. Mccants is providing insight on things that can effect a players confidence

[@giancarlocorrell5893]

Na the problem is Klay. He hasn’t been himself for a few years now and the offense is designed around him. They don’t have Poole to offset Klay’s slumps. Gotta move him for a better guard.

[@omniamericana2172]

@@dkmrap1insight? Lol

[@tolietfever8484]

The biggest problem is that the young core didn’t develop like they thought it would like kuminga moody Wiggins and people forget they had the second pick (James Wiseman) and didn’t trade him when they got the chance

[@andysauro1500]

Did you know that Moody is currently the #2 best Defensive Guard in the league in terms of opponent fg%? He's also about a 37% 3pt shooter 3 years in a row, can handle and break down a defense and pass the ball. Kuminga has been somewhat inconsistent but has steadily trended upwards for the season and just had 21pts last night on efficient shooting. Maybe the issue lies elsewhere in their playing time, and not in their current development as 21 year olds.

[@johnwall3056]

Trade klay and Corey Joseph pick up zach lavine

[@DavidGonzalez-uq1ti]

@@johnwall3056 Bro that’s what I been saying.

[@OblivionZX]

@@andysauro1500 bingo. The REAL issue is Kerr. He has the talent but is playing guys out of position or just straight up giving away minutes that should go to better players to players who are struggling or are named Corey Joseph. It has fooled so many people into thinking this roster is worse than it actually is.

[@dkmrap1]

They should have drafted melo

[@thart11492]

Injuries and the process to come back from them and remain healthy actually changes you from a psychological standpoint. As a young athlete, preservation isn’t the first priority on their minds. As they age and injury occurs, the mind begins to find new ways to allow you to perform and stay healthy. It’s a balancing act, truly.

[@Chillboyhaad]

Honestly I'm with Mccants on this one, we shouldn't have to wait til the middle of the season for Klay to start hooping.

[@WhoGotSwag]

Brandon Jennings out here with the calm and collected takes 🤝🤝🤝

[@detroitmike48224]

This gold good shit Gil

[@michaelrice6620]

I agree that poole is what they need. The old poole though before the punch lol. The shooter like curry with handles. Literally what you said about klay getting handles is poole. They should of never sat poole out to put klay back in the starting lineup as soon as he was healed. They need a player like poole that can score, not just a shooter like klay. They need a playmaker that can play iso and put up 30+ points a night. Poole did make wiggins job easier in that regard cause wiggins can focus on defense and put backs, rebounds, etc. now u see wiggins looking like he needs to try and contribute offensively when that wasn’t that with poole on the team when they won the championship.

[@jaybanks3463]

Poole struggled last year because the league had an updated scouting report on him. He’s an attacker that don’t pass the ball the opposition was beating him to his spots, Warriors training staff wanted to train him on being an well wounded point guard BUT he’s a diva with a slick mouths s and didn’t listen.

[@Geassmaster55]

He's a bad decision maker and is a small guard that can't play defense If we wanted that I'd watch CJ and Damian Lillard in Portland

[@michaelrice6620]

Theres a difference between how poole played that year they won and the year they didnt. Ive watched film from that year and after. He did play defense and did look for the open passes and was not a ball hog the year they won the championships. Even iggy said in a interview that poole tried to be bad. Idk if its cause he just got paid and felt like he was better than he was so he stopped trying or what ever but the effort was totally different from that year to after he became a 2nd string player.

[@Qadir103]

Best sports podcast hands down 🤝🏽💯‼️

[@strongwytwtty]

Rashad always trying to test Brandon's basketball IQ, like "whats a bug?" and always wanting him to elaborate on shii

[@artemus212]

The other splash brother is SPLASHING 🤣🤣

[@alexearly1291]

Warriors need a real big. I love Looney but it was help to have a shot blocker rim runner at center. It would create more shots for the shoters.

[@trytv7716]

Thank you, idc about no damn Chris Paul. Steph is a 6’2 guard and y’all asking him to do things y’all have never asked out of player his size. They don’t have big on this team that can make a lay up under the basket. Lakers should of really swept the warriors cause out there playing 3 vs 5 on offense

[@mickeycohen5653]

@@trytv7716Actually He legit 6’3… almost close to 6’4 ish with shoes on… he still short compared to most but he said him self that’s a common misconception about him

[@theinktician]

@@mickeycohen5653 This was never a common misconception. He was always listed at 6'3" until 2 years ago when they had teams redo their measurements. Steph came in at 6'1.75 and grew an inch to 6'2.75 later one (around 2013 if you didnt watch them back then). Like you said, he's closer to 6'4 on the court - most guards are an inch taller on the court in fact.

[@KLLC-ut7pp]

Rashad McCant be serious.

[@heavybrandpodcast]

The HELP WANTED thumbnail did it for me 😂

[@realmontana6838]

I hate that they try to make McCants a punchline all the time . What he said was very understandable… I’m glad NoCo stepped in and agreed .

[@TTJJCC]

He makes himself a punchline. The point Gilbert was saying is, Wiggins should get more points with a pass 1st point guard like Paul as opposed to a shoot 1st guard like Poole.

[@MASTERPIECEFROMGOD]

11:11 everybody’s literally confused like what is bro talking bout 😂😂😂

[@raularredondo8613]

bro... He MAKES NO SENSE. Half of his points are not only long winded but poorly worded. That's not everyone else's fault my dude. Imagine talking to him in real time about shit like this. You'd be confused too.

[@kealunleday3948]

Man McCant be saying things thats dumber than a bald b*tch in a bonnet. He brings it on himself

[@bilwit]

nah mccants just likes playing devil's advocate all the time no matter what

[@sobeg7538]

Jordan Poole was so much help at the beginning last year no klay no Draymond but Poole he messed up during playoffs but without him they would have never made it and look now , my team struggles

[@DeCoededSports]

Let me throw this out there: Curry, Podziemski, Thompson, Dray, Saric. That gives you: CP3, Moody, Wiggins, Kuminga, Looney Off the bench. First unit could be interchanged but I feel optimizes both first team and bench team this way. Plus you have Gary Payton as a Swiss Army Knife, sheeeeeeeesssshhhhhhh

[@raygilhuys8002]

I think what you guys haven’t mentioned is the fact that other teams are playing very well against them and they’re also younger, so let’s see how the rest of the season pans out I’m in favor of it still too early to tell

[@NYCBX9]

Yup, the League has caught up with them, within the last 3 years, the entire league has adopted to GSW style of play, every team has multiple sharp shooters, even centers can shoot, GSW dominated the league since 2014-15, because of the fire power, most teams didn’t have know how to counter, because coaches was used to the old style of play, Steph Curry and GSW core changed the game forever, but now teams have caught up with them.

[@Isaidit26]

Ay they really be on here just “trying” to disagree with Mccants. I get it now 😂

[@eghoseisiramen1892]

Yupppp

[@tabingoliver]

The thing is, CP3 isnt opening things up for Wiggins. CP3 looks for the pass which puts pressure on the other guys but with Poole, he becomes the focus of the defense because he is looking to score. Unlike Luka, CP3's offense doesnt put pressure on the defense anymore so the defense is just playing for the pass. Poole opens up lanes from the help defense for cutters to get open

[@georgecampbell7431]

Disagree lol Wiggins and klay are getting a lot of wide open shots lol they just missing them… when Poole was there yea the defense key on him and that allowed others to be wide open but he wasn’t passing it at all lol

[@Adam-gx3je]

“Yo check is in the mail, why we gotta wait for yo talent to show up?!” Yeesh!!!!!!! 😮

[@piergraham4181]

Maybe the Dubs should scrimmage CP, Klay, Wigs, Dray and Loon vs Podz, Moody, JK, Dario and TJD. Whichever team wins gets the bulk of the minutes in the next game.

[@mrnyc.]

I been saying the same thing about klay since they won first championship… he needs to just work on his handles

[@toobasaurus23]

Warriors fan since 2011, and I am genuinely worried for the team right now. Klay and Wiggs will get it back if they both see a sports psychologist to figureout the funk. But Draymond, he really needs anger management therapy. It has been dismissed when the were winning rings, buy now it is a real problem that is hurting the team. He was ejected twice in games before Minnesota, then he went after Rudy like he wanted to kill him. He wasn't defending Klay, he has something major going on away from the court. This has to end now!

[@yovanisilva292]

I wish the best for you guys and God bless you all and god bless your family’s always be blessed and have blessed Christmas 🎄🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tonyb.1905]

Better to trade too soon than too late when it comes to Wiggins and Klay Thompson

[@sylvestercastaneda3699]

They dont even gotta trade klay, he could take a pay cut and allow them to pick up whover they can afford while staying on the team

[@itsme-vw5yo]

Wiggins is fine but Klay got to go! Klay is already solidify his legacy so it's ok to trade him, if we want Steph to win more chips

[@youtubewatcher8565]

@@itsme-vw5yo What? Wiggins is part of the problem. The Warriors were too nice, he thinks it's okay to underperform.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Bill Walsh tactic. 😃 That was how the 49ers ruled the 1980s. I agree 👍 details in my main post 📫

[@apo11o38]

Wiggins is a keeper. Start Kuminga over green at PF and lose Thompson

[@user-jv6pl1pc7t]

There is no way you can say wiggins went from averaging 17 points a game last season to 10 points a game this season because draymond punched poole 🤦

[@sambo416]

Hed always been mentally weak. Jimmy butler started did the same thing to wiggins 😂

[@kenjicarubio178]

I hope the coaching staff of warriors hear this

[@Uncle_lekan]

Probably the first video y’all on the same page from different angle 😂 every single take made so much sense. Hopefully the warriors can get it right.

[@TyShizzle121]

people gotta accept the Warriors just not like that anymore and the West is way better. It's taking Steph playing all time great to even make shit happen.

[@dannysargent1909]

And it's not cool running Steph ragged a month in to the season 😢

[@TyShizzle121]

@@dannysargent1909sadly unless they make a move this is how things will be. The playoffs last year should’ve let people know this was the path shit was going down. Steph being that guy was the only reason they got out the first round.

[@BobbyBrown-hn3gm]

The way Steph, Kyrie, Isiah Thomas players dribble has to do with something natural that can't be explained!

[@greyyb8860]

Dude you can practice that, yeah they got talent to not turn it over easily, you can still build up your ball control and mobility with the ball, but that fits their game, dame is quick movement, maxey as well

[@olamideolanrewaju6581]

Where is Rashad’s black Steph backpacking Dray shirt lol it would be so relevant rn

[@rjulun]

Although the core has been together, the function of the core has taken a drastic change. Steph doesn’t have the ball, Dre is not needed to be the point from the free throw. They simply have to realize that they have a traditional 5 with one of the best PG’s in the game. Conversely, CP will get used to where guys like to get the ball. Wiggins should come off the bench for Clay, CP or Steph and they can switch their style of play.

[@trentthomas6216]

I’m actually with McCant for the first time 😂😂😂

[@mykulpicasso]

Right for once lol

[@4363HASHMI]

Klay and Poole simply got free buckets eating off Curry, now curry is being set up and draining all his buckets, wiggins simply needs to Rodman his game and they should trade klay

[@RC-qr8bn]

Gil is right about Klay not improving. Look at Duncan Robinson with the Heat. Three years ago all he could do was shoot but he improved his dribble tremendously and is going to get a nice new contract in the future. Klay as he got older should have added more muscle too so he can take guys in the post to help with the lost of speed.

[@cristianluna-hernandez2377]

Cj is another example of never got better. Just stayed where he was at. Look at dame. He worked on his ranger AFTER being locked down against NO.

[@jeremiahdimatteo184]

Sometimes it’s good to face all the problems at the beginning. That way u can become tested for what is to come

[@carlosmarttie8377]

💯

[@zookylander07ify]

Gilbert is 💯 right Steph in the ocean swimming and everyone is in the pool 🏊 they ain’t swimming with him

[@RonnySwank]

Klay ass right now but way too early to make these judgements. He literally led the league in 3’s last year

[@TooManyChoices1]

Then Klay disappeared against the Lakers last year 🫠…

[@martez3100]

@@TooManyChoices1so did Curry

[@1korbetter]

​@@martez3100crazy af

[@Racoons4Change]

@@TooManyChoices1bron locked his butt up

[@senpaigoku1496]

​@@martez3100🧢

[@xxfrank12]

21:08 Enjoyed the whole episode but this part made me subscribe and turn on notifications

[@bmo1818]

I'm dying at the who would you make more points with 😂😂

[@daniell5740]

they just need a energetic 6th man to give them their life back cp3 aint that guy

[@tjirving54]

Draymond destroyed the continuity punching Poole. Now they’re struggling to find what they had due to that punch.

[@ecoblitz3655]

Poole is ass. Klay and Wiggins bricking doesn’t mean we need Poole.

[@c.w.1925]

Same he did with KD. Poole and Klay had better chemistry when Steph was sitting. IMO, team was divided, Steph/Dray then Klay/Poole. Klay got nervous and in his head whenever he’s on the floor with Steph bc he’s not what he used to be 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@chefjonathan4018]

10:39 Basketball genius, great episode

[@basketballboygenius2034]

Warriors will be fine. We always are 💯

[@Groovinile-YT]

Kuminga is that guy that Wiggins should be

[@kingwolf1705]

This is exposing how Steve Kerr was never a good coach, just always and great players and front office that made killer moves!

[@kirkreid8652]

The talent has kept the Warriors in every game this year. It is coach Steve Kerr who has failed the Warriors this year. Look at the tapes. The weakness of Steve Kerr is not knowing how to mix vets with rookies and how to coach game time situations.

[@qwond.8791]

Ngl MCants was right in that one I watch every warriors game n the one thing I notice is that yea cp3 gets the ball to everybody but wit JP out there the court was wide open because he brought the same factor as klay and steph witch instantly opened the floor up

[@tyevonmccullough435]

They just had JP massing the flaws, he was the only player including Curry that can get his own buckets.. Klay learning how to drippling aint changing nothing.

[@Dareallilkenn23]

Getting rid of Jordan Poole was the worst mistake they could’ve made and I think they knew that before the season even started

[@thewarrior8380]

You may disagree but James Wiseman too. Kerr didn't give Wiseman room to grow

[@mazengwe28]

@@thewarrior8380 Both were terrible. especially Wiseman. How long are we supposed to wait for him to be good. Wiseman was a bust. He couldn't rebound and has low basketball IQ. Wiseman ain't playing well for the Pistons. Poole only worked because we had Bijelitsa coming off of the bench also so Poole could just run around and let loose as an X-factor. But the this year and last, we don't have other guys who pop. You would think Kuyminga would have been that already.

[@Dareallilkenn23]

Poole tried to make his game similar to curry’s style of play but there’s only 1 steph and that’s that…it’s not working for him at all 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Killa_Cam3.5]

They should of went for Giannis before the Bucks gave him that big contract he was available

[@190daes]

Giannis was never leaving the bucks, let's be real. He just said that shit to make the bucks make a trade for another big name player like Dame.

[@Killa_Cam3.5]

@@190daes that’s true but I’m talking about way before that Brudda

[@MakeitmakeSenseClown]

@@Killa_Cam3.5he wasn’t leaving neither times

[@Killa_Cam3.5]

@@MakeitmakeSenseClown he was thinking about it lol

[@StylezYung]

San Antonio would love a Andrew Wiggins

[@GODEXAULTS]

THIS IS SOME GREAT BASKETBALL TALK. IF TEAMS/PLAYERS WOULD LISTEN THEY WOULD IMPROVE A LITTLE FOR SURE

[@slamandjam2]

We are not missing Poole man lmao. Cp3 is a huge step up. Poole was hard to watch last season. And he's worse this year in Washington

[@racquelholness169]

I will take Poole TO over this year's performance

[@seasonaldepressioncomics434]

He slows the game down way too much and isn't a scoring threat anymore. He just dribbles for 15 seconds waiting for any mismatch. That's not a huge step up.

[@uria2001]

Wiggins playoff performace could contributing to finally getting away from the situation. having time to just play basketball. Now he all summer to deal with whatever he is dealing with. Plus he's trying to figure out what he needs to be for the team. IMO Draymond doesn't seem to be able to motivate this team because he lost the respect from a lot of teammates . Jordan Poole is just trying to do too much. He's no longer getting the benefits with playing with a abundance of talent. So now they can zero in on him.

[@jwilliamson-xo8nd]

Dudes get paid Millions to score the ball . Shouldn’t need motivation from Draymond to score some damn points for Steph. 😂

[@uria2001]

@@jwilliamson-xo8nd sure but obviously some do are you wouldn't have people like Draymond or coaches. its like most things in life. you get use to the money so its not what drives you any more

[@astheskylarksings]

Yo Gil, your boy Jason Richardson got inducted into the Saginaw Sports Hall of Fame

[@razagalmulla7524]

And Klay need to step up his scoring and make the defense also focus on him more that way Wiggins can be more open

[@antoinetatum9718]

Nobody on the team can create a shot for themselves other than curry and old ass cp3 and they small asf

[@MarcoNoire]

The problem is Curry leads by example. He’s a good guy, but the truth is he needs to check draymond after that the whole team will relax. They have a goon on their team nobody can check. Curry is the only leader the team needs, but hasn’t found the heart to say dray you doing too much.

[@DC4L1991]

And he’s never had to do that, the same shit they ask KD and Lebron to do by being the “vocal” leader; the fact that they’ve won has masked the fact that it’s a lot of shit that’s happened in the Warriors organization.

[@brooklynblack9015]

He needs those draymond illegal screens 😩😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Barrybonds762]

Draymond isn’t the problem he’s doing what he’s been doing for the last 10 years the problem is klay and Wiggins are playing horrible both not even scratching 15 ppg on a shit load of shot attempts.

[@krazekid8668]

@@brooklynblack9015stfu no one finds you funny plus ain't curry one of the best iso scorers mean you don't need a screen plus your livening in the 2016 steph don't need no screen now a days just stop watching basketball

[@MarcoNoire]

@@Barrybonds762Curry says trade any of these guys I want a new trio, them guys are gone. Curry will always be the leader so he has to control the emotions of the team. The reason he doesn’t do it because he can careless if draymond is ejected. Lose draymond a whole season and the warriors will find a new way to win without all the antics. The fact draymond only misses a game here or there they can’t see they can win without him for the long stretch.

[@itadori4006]

The problem isnt losing Poole they already have a nice bench to cover that up with CP3 leading the unit, their problem is their wings klay and wiggs is struggling, wiggs hasnt come back to his all star form since his last issue/controversy and klay 2015-2019 is gone. klay's problem isnt lack of skillset, I think he needs to get stronger or quicker but he had major injuries so for me its understandable

[@Yatu-sabes]

Rashad is funny as hell no lie, he had a great take at the beginning of the video too

[@billandrews5148]

Gilbert Arenas nailed it about Klay, his game hasn't changed, and he's still living off his 3 pt. shot, and it's gone. He has had at least 3 off seasons to develop more to his game, like Arenas said, work on his handles, mid-range jumper, floaters, and finishing at the rim, and if not it's time to find somebody who can take the stress off of Curry... Kudos to Arenas, he sees what we see...

[@jonathanglover6831]

Why would I change if I got max money and 4 championships

[@tonth1383]

Jordan Poole was Golden State's second leading scorer last year average in 20pts a game. This year they've only had one other player other than Steph score 20 points and that's Dario.

[@niqueco5303]

Kuminga last night

[@dannysargent1909]

JK scored over 20. But yeah it's messed up

[@nickcrawford7948]

focus gone be on him gilbert face 😂😂😂😂

[@nrgmanifest]

Didn't they used to duel in Congress back in the day? I think Lincoln was in 1 as well

[@KC-lg8qf]

Now this man dont have help? Wild. 😂

[@willjohnwick6911]

Where is the help he have? Klay and Wiggins is not helping casual

[@KC-lg8qf]

@@willjohnwick6911 them not playing well does not mean he doesn't have help. Casual People were saying in preseason and early on that the warriors look like they were ready to win another championship...... Now suddenly there's not enough help?

[@THEMANCURTIS]

​@@KC-lg8qfHelp ain't helping

[@KC-lg8qf]

@@THEMANCURTIS that doesn't mean he doesn't have help. It means that right now they're not playing well. Let's not act like this is somehow a poorly constructed or roster where poor Steph is left out to dry. If LeBron had the same squad everyone would say they should be the top seed in the West easy.....

[@Dipset415]

Have you been watching💯klay and Wiggins been scoring under 10pts and certain games and playing no defense

[@305Navi]

Klay needs to become what Duncan Robinson is to the Heat. Add more to his game. Let's Go Heat!

[@dusk6159]

Credit to him because he truly worked and did

[@princellasmith7562]

Klay was an awesome defender and good rebounder at one point, but his body is just not the same after those back to back devastating injuries.

[@kimstuart7989]

The thing worh klay is that although you can argue he should have, he never needed to add to his offensive game because he was the 3&D guy whos main goal was to guard the other teams best perimeter player and he took that challenge seriously. That was what allowed balance woth golden state. Dieyto injuries, he can't be that anymore, so to compensate he now is required to up his offensive bag.

[@Bigedub101]

Nailed it and when lost in 2016 and got KD, he definitely didnt have to get a more offensive bag cause can score 40 points on like 5 dribbles. To me got more streaky by 2018 and 2019

[@kirkreid8652]

You have pointed out the problems of GSW clearly. You have also pointed out what improvements are needed clearly. The things that you are saying, and the points that you are making are the responsibilities of the Head Coach and the coaching staff. Management and GM has given the coaches everything they have asked for and needed. Have you ever wondered why the starting 5 of GSW last year was number one in the NBA statistically, yet, they were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers? Each year they have not reached the championship, good reasons have been offered, and the management has made adjustments, but the results have been the same. So, we should look at what was common in the years that GSW did not win the Championship. There has been very little change in the players, so you should look at the changes that have occurred with the coaching staff and the events that happened to GSW after the changes. When you impartially examine this data, you will see that the talent, the roster, home games versus away games, and injuries are not your problem because these things are common every season. You will find that the greatest deciding factor when everyone has talent is the coach.

[@Solo2121]

The real issue to me is the Steph, Klay, CP3 lineup (or any smaller lineup that Klay plays in a LOT more this year). This is for the exact reasons mentioned in this vid. In those lineups Klay has to crash the boards and sometimes even play the 4 (remember Kerr and Klay talking about just that in the preseason?). This means Klay misses out on all those fast breaks when he can just run out on the break and those fast break Klay 3s that he thrives in. Most of hist 3s this season are from half court actions which is just much easier to guard. Klay can hit those when he is hot but it takes him getting clean looks caused by transition to get him hot enough to take the crazy ones he makes in those half court sets. I think Kerr realizes this and is playing Klay with the second unit more with cp3 as point. Then Klay is at the 2 and can get out and run. That lineup is performing well I believe. But I haven't looked up the stats so I could be full of shit. I'm eating popcorn and don't have the motivation to go look. I hate myself too.

[@emmanueljohnson446]

I say trade Wiggins for Zach Lavine

[@AyooooAj]

This the best pod out sports or non sports

[@t99155]

Lmao Cole was like damn 😂

[@dukiino739]

steph comin to the clippers lets go

[@wisedyer2133]

😂😂

[@WearsTheArt]

STEVE KERR CANT DEVELOP PLAYERS. A lot of talent draft picks, non having taken any steps to be true impact players except Looney and previously Poole

[@antoniofoster4790]

It's not kerr job to develop players , it's the staff job.

[@WearsTheArt]

@@antoniofoster4790 Who's responsible for the Staff?

[@tyrinnicholson4386]

He’s right poole took the pressure off Wiggins but now CP3 not really a threat like he used to be so Wiggins has to step up to do more

[@juliusreynolds8465]

Zach Lavine with the Splash Bros would be lethal. Klay needs a faster pace and more split action. Cp3 looks good on paper but the pace is way too slow. Wiggins, cp3, Corey Joseph, Brandon Pod (who i really like) and draft picks for Zach Lavine, Caruso and Patrick Williams (big time sleeper). Salaries are nearly identical and this frees up a lot of cap space for bulls this summer.

[@giancarlocorrell5893]

Lavine would be perfect but as Klay replacement. They have to move on from Klay unfortunately. I can’t see him coming off the bench. Klay + GP2 + 2FRP for Lavine and Caruso

[@juliusreynolds8465]

@@giancarlocorrell5893 GPIIs plus minus is too good to get rid of he is very valuable in our system and Klay as well even when Klay is off the gravity him and Curry create is too valuable. I'm betting on Klay to figure it out but it's important for Kerr to recognize that they need to speed things up and call more split action with the splash bros. This will put klay in more positions to catch and shoot. A big part of that is team defense because it gives opportunities for those big transition 3s. Klay's got more in the tank but his efficiency is a reflection of team defense. Better team defense, easier shots. Better shots better defense. It's all connected.

[@giancarlocorrell5893]

@@juliusreynolds8465 bro klay is cooked. It’s been four years and two severe injuries. The game has passed him to the extent he’s just an above average shooter. He’s on a contract year and is going to want his money but won’t be worth it. Duncan Robinson would be more productive than Klay right now. Caruso is basically gp2 with better handle and play making.

[@juliusreynolds8465]

@giancarlocorrell5893 imagine Caruso with GPII locking down in crunch time (offense for defense subs) 🔥 I can understand how people can be prisoners of the moment but klay has always had slow starts to his seasons throughout his entire career. Gilbert arenas said it best on his podcast that the smartest scorers have the most simplified package because dribbling too much exhausts too much energy. Klay will be fine.

[@giancarlocorrell5893]

@@juliusreynolds8465 Caruso and GP would be fire but I would want a comparable rotational piece back if I was Chicago for Ruso. They also said klay hasn’t expanded his game at all. The same two dribble pull up.

[@corbinmacklin185]

The thing that's wild about the current NBA is everybody is trying to build a champion with 2-4 star players surrounded by jabronis and the top teams have depth. The Warriors are literally built around four dudes and everyone else exists lmao. The teams that will win going forward are gonna be the ones like the Nuggets. Take Murray and Jokic off this team is out in the first or second round but the talent around them, WITH THEM is good enough to win.

[@Dantee.15]

Lmao you take jokic off the nuggets they even worse. It’s just a bunch of defense. Jokic is just a genrstion talent on the level of curry and bron. The nuggets are a better team than the warriors and Lakers if you take the top two players off, that much I agree

[@Zerocyxone9]

Just check the stats itself, klay and wiggins just been zero…they need to bench these guys and prove themselves first before they can go back to the starting lineup.

[@kammyr4082]

​@@Dantee.15take Murray off and they're a first round exit like a couple years ago.

[@MaxPotentialGreatness]

Yeah AG was once a franchise player in Orlando . Then MPJ is a matchup nightmare because of his size and shooting ability . The teams good 👍

[@jesussalas4974]

Warriors have some of the best benches in the league so idk what you mean. It's literally the starters other than steph that aren't playing well anymore.