Warriors Unleash The Death Star Lineup: NBA Beware

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Steve Kerr has unleashed a 5 man lineup that combines the best of their shooting ability and defense to totally dismantle the Denver Nuggets in the first 2 games of their first round Western Conference matchup. Can Denver head coach Michae Malone make the adjustments? Coach Nick breaks it all down.
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[@shawnharry9517]

The KEY here tho isn't just their new death lineup, it's the emergence of Jordan, and the fact that he can REPLICATE Steph's game in terms of Shooting/Scoring/Play-Making. Before, the Warriors would struggle to score when Steph went to the bench, but now, Kerr can keep at least 1 of them on the court for ALL 48 Mins, so it's Non-Stop Attacking and Pressuring the defense without Tiring out Steph. There's NO team in the NBA that can Substitute 1 Star Player for Another. Imagine if the Lakers cud sub LeBron for another LeBron?? It's like having a Clone, lol. Steph - 34 pts, 12/17, 5/10 from 3, 5/7 FT, 3 Rebs, 4 Asts Other Teams: that's fine, we expected that. We can still beat them tho. Jordan - 29 pts, 10/16, 5/10 from 3, 4/4 FT, 5 Rebs, 8 Asts Other Teams : Wait, there's TWO of them now??? . . . That's Not Fair!!! GS: don't forget, we still have Klay, Dray, Wiggins, etc . . . :)

[@davidmatthews648]

💯

[@released7095]

Don't forget curry did that in 23 mins

[@meepp8281]

Mans spitting facts

[@abbyik7357]

Yeah, Poole retired regular season just to sign on this post-season

[@jacobstewart9139]

It's over 9000

[@timangar9771]

11:03 Steph Curry just scored with a Kobe Bryant turn around fade. My life is now complete.

[@adidasboy3207]

That was smooth.

[@jhoeofhoe]

It made it scream "whattttttt" so loud when i first watched it. And yes it made me happy as well

[@RoeyHaviv]

He finally found a smaller player to bully.

[@SeanWashPhoto]

Jordan Poole's footwork is synonyms with Kyrie's handles. The way he is able to jab step, cross step and euro-step in one dribble is incredible and works just as effectively in confusing the opponent as dribble moves.

[@BadassBikerOwns]

I agree, but one thing that Poole has that Kyrie doesn't is character. At least for now, Poole is willing to make sacrifices for the team and be a 6th man.

[@remnant8898]

@@BadassBikerOwns that's yet to be seen. When he's been relegated to that position, he has struggled. He needs to mature in that area so that he can continue to be dynamic. Hopefully, what Curry has done these last two games coming off the bench will motivate him.

[@walkhardwalk]

the only current issue that I can see with JP is his balance, he's a bit undecisive on some of his moves making him a bit out of balance, although I can also understand that this is all due to his quickness to shift to another direction but still this is something that he can improve on as he matures.

[@somersetbassett4580]

@@BadassBikerOwns Douche. Sorry I thought we were all just insulting people we've never met, lol

[@TaxTaxes]

yeah his balance is insane

[@BlackMarq20]

Curry was top 5 in defensive rating for most of the year, he’s underrated as a defender.

[@sswildlifevideos]

Facts, thanks for pointing this out. He knows his limitations and has become a lot stronger and smarter as defender. Only people who watch the games would notice this!

[@dreyeezy8671]

hes not a great on ball defender but a great team defender. That's why this defense works, he knows when to press and when to help

[@remnant8898]

Good take. He's been underrated as a defender for years. He's not elite, but he is above average, and that's all you can ask for with someone who is so destructive on the offensive side of the ball.

[@jonathanbolger6173]

Yea, not to take away from him but that's partially because of how GS defend. Very team focused defence, clever switching and they work for each other. Again, not saying to take away anything I think it's a plus, Steph is a very intelligent player, and good leader, lots of talking and coordination. They're a great team, excited to see this go as far as it can.

[@BlackMarq20]

@@jonathanbolger6173 it’s yes and no, I mean in previous years he was a big liability on defense and they would hide him, since he’s bulked up and actively worked on his defense he’s gotten a lot better. He was always good in the passing lanes, and had decent hands, but now his strength makes it harder to just bully him. He will always be targeted because of his height and it’s easier to shot over him, but to be 13th in defensive rating it a little more than the team. GS has always had top defenses and Curry hasn’t been this high. He was a legit 2-way player this year.

[@robertreyes8792]

"You cant give Jordan Poole this much space" wouldve been a crazy sentence to hear 2 years ago lol.

[@dis_john]

A PTSD lineup for other teams Andrew, Poole, Thompson, Steph, Dray

[@ronald8664]

PTSD W, W for Warning

[@fruitpunchsamurai1306]

P - Poole T - Thompson S - Steph D - Draymond definitely better than "3g"

[@theinktician]

@@fruitpunchsamurai1306 especially when 3g phones are dead.

[@ayyyayay]

@@fruitpunchsamurai1306 ptsd with the W (wiggins)

[@barrettvelker198]

PTS Dubs

[@Rambam1776]

Nuggets fan here. I had a feeling this playoff series was going to be bad but I wasn't expecting this

[@bballbreakdown]

I bet it will be different tomorrow

[@saulgoodman8109]

@@bballbreakdown NOPE 4-0 SWEEP BABBYYY

[@oliverlongbrake1713]

@@bballbreakdown I dunno I’m feeling pretty depressed after Monday

[@-ASTROMAGIC]

@@bballbreakdown nawh man the brooms are already out 🤣

[@pakyo6986]

@ASTROMAGIC walis like jalen rose said sweeper lol

[@blue-phoenix115]

Halfway through the 2nd Quarter, Warrior were hovering around 30 pts. Near the end of the 3rd Quarter, Warriors had 100+ pts. 70 points in a Quarter and a half… 😲

[@mog7501]

3rd Quarter Warriors are absolutely deadly.

[@Sparkpark228]

I remembered how they demolish the rockets in the third quarter few years ago. Klay thompson literally used a flamethrower that quarter and the defense broke down

[@slamandjam2]

@@mog7501 The fact that they're a 3rd quarter juggernaut speaks volumes to Steve Kerr and the coaching staff. Warriors have been 3rd quarter bullies since the first year Kerr got here. I wish he got more credit than he does.

[@TheHeadincharge]

@@slamandjam2 Yup. I’d be curious to know why they’re so good in the 3rd outside of normal mid game adjustments as there’s got to be some other game plan that goes beyond basic adjustments.

[@mostmost1]

@@slamandjam2 that old Phil Jackson learning. The Bulls demolished teams by the third.

[@abethegreat4794]

9:44 curry isnt even looking at the ball go in lmaooo

[@Madhamz]

Ahhh..playoffs..what a great period of time. Lots of (bball)breakdowns, analysis, even greater basketball and inside the nba is on almost everyday.

[@taesang5664]

jordan poole is literally a piece of fantasy. we all know klay can shoot, but ultimately he’s the catch-and-shoot guy. i never saw him as replicating steph’s game, and that is not a bad thing either. in fact, that’s a perfect compliment to steph’s shooting. but i always wondered, ever since i first saw the splash bros in action, what if they had another scorer who’s just as reliable as these two? we sort of got that with kd but of course that’s different. kd isn’t exactly a pure shooter and he wasn’t organically developed by the organization. i wanted to see a genuine shooter similar to steph on the floor with him. my prayers were heard and the basketball gods have delivered. we literally have another freaking curry on the team. that is just absolutely insane to me, and the doors this opens up for the franchise is limitless. game 2 with denver was a thing of dreams. i have watched the highlight reel sooooo many damn times because i just could not believe that those plays actually happened. and jordan poole was an integral part of that being possible. what they did on the floor that night was just magic, and i know a lot of people are discrediting it because it was done on an undermanned, underpowered denver team. but i have absolutely no doubt this line-up will destroy other teams defenses just like how they did for the first two games of the playoffs.

[@Monkey_D_Luffy56]

It's been a few years since I saw this kind of playstyle of the Warriors. Insane ball move and Green is shooting 3s with confidence again, I'm not the biggest Warriors fan but I hope they still have the same energy to the very end

[@ghost.patrols]

The way Draymond leads Steph with the pass at 9:36 is awesome. You can really see the chemistry, Steph catches it with one hand and is already in his shooting motion before he gets both hands on it.

[@edwinpoon]

Head Coach Steve Kerr could have fielded this Death Line-up during the Wizards game when Draymond came back, and again during the Celtics game before Stef was injured. But he didn't, because he said "I am evil and cunning, and learnt from Jackson and Jordan who were the best, so I am keeping this in my pocket y'all".

[@taesang5664]

nah because klay and jordan had to build that chemistry while steph was out to have this kind of connection with each other. and klay was not there yet at that time. it was only at the end of march when he started dropping those straight 30+ games.

[@edwardaverros3028]

I'm just imagining Kerr saying this in a post-game interview, and I'm dying

[@SealFredy5]

Small ball isn't just about the 5 individual players either. Look at how GS works Jokic through the first half. They tire out the larger teams and then increase the pace in the second half. Large teams just become exhausted down the stretch. Literally why teams with a big man as their centerpice are so difficult to win with. This strategy also requires a ton of depth, which is exactly the "strength in numbers" you see from teams like the warriors or suns.

[@taesang5664]

beautiful basketball

[@TheHeadincharge]

This really shows just how important Draymond is on defense as he’s able to take the centers 1on1 and survive and force them to hit tough shots. Also the amount of work Steph has done to become less of a defensive liability doesn’t get talked about enough tbh.

[@05dal]

They don't talk about Steph not being defensive liability because it will negate their stupid narrative that Steph does not play defense, like, at all!

[@Ubiquitous_1]

Great breakdown. It was an insanely GOOD game to watch. The crowd at Roaracle --I mean Chase, was getting louder and LOUDER and more frenetic like the attack by the Warriors. This is one of my favorite games ever!

[@keyproblems7590]

The warriors big 3 played only 11 mins this season, so no one knew how good they would be with this new team. People thought they would be nice with Wiggins, but Poole coming out of nowhere made this lineup godlike

[@yoda112358]

Coach Nick's sponsor transitions are almost as good as Jordan Poole's at-rim finishing.

[@roberthall1818]

This line up hasnt played all season so teams will have to figure them out on the fly

[@christopherjohnroman9373]

it's a surprise bro

[@kaidzz]

well they always injured so that's given

[@taesang5664]

literally what i’m saying. everyone out there barking that golden state has a losing record against their team. golden state has barely played anyone this whole damn season complete 😂😂😂

[@JamesSmith-vr5lq]

Facts and i think that was part of the plan

[@alondrag.m.5379]

@@taesang5664 let's wait for those team's humiliation then 😏

[@Franciscohazel]

Playoff coach is a real thing!! Crazy intro, seamless add, and expert breakdown!! One of the few who is breaking down how this lineup is getting it done on defense.

[@kylepalsson4196]

Im absolutely loving the creativity on these playoff vids, coach!

[@helmo78]

Love your video editing Coach! Keep up the fantastic content 👏🏽👏🏽

[@risingtoneofthemojo]

This video is amazing!!! Not just the breakdowns which good as always, but to start with the Star Wars intro and then go into Steal My Sunshine was fantastic! Icing on the cake was when you transitioned that into More More More for the game 2 segment. Not only was it perfect because that lineup stole the Nugget's sunshine and there was 'more' in game two, but the sheer fact that Steal My Sunshine is based on a sample of More More More makes it utter perfection. Seamless and brilliant at the same time!!!

[@Shih-mc6vz]

man love how the video starts🤣🤣

[@yubonratc]

The opening got me cracking up ngl 😂

[@efootballpacks2024]

Steve Kerr knows how to build a team.

[@jdapaul1351]

Championship experience as a player playing under Phil Jackson and Greg Popovich translated to championship experience as a coach.

[@josephchandler8418]

I fully believe if Draymond was healthy all year he would have run away with DPOY. The way he was able to shut down Jokic 1v1 was just incredible.

[@erwinbadiola]

True. I remember before the playoffs began, people were quick to point out that the nuggets were a bad matchup for the dubs because the dubs "lacked" size to defend the joker.

[@reidb6327]

True

[@greyklopstock7155]

Fr. He was absolutely resurgent. Personally, I feel like he should have way more than just the one dpoy. But Rudy gobert kept winning it for whatever reason

[@rashadsalaam4458]

You had me at “Death Star lineup”😳😂

[@sasda]

Nuggets have to limit transition plays, can't let Poole doing Shammgod and wrap around pass like a superstar.

[@itscard0man]

LMFAO

[@bilindabutcher8913]

Nuggets need to slow the game down heavily to try to take the warriors out of their fast pace

[@taesang5664]

@@bilindabutcher8913 they tried doing that but even golden state’s defense was on god mode. it felt like they forced tovs every other possession 😭

[@bilindabutcher8913]

@@taesang5664 yeah warriors defense is too good as well

[@OrangeSodaKing]

Oh wow the opening crawl was very well done

[@bballbreakdown]

🏀🏀 🙏🙏

[@stephtastic7963]

I call it the Fast Five or Death Lineup Trilogy We really gonna be champions again after everyone thought our reign was over lmfao

[@DeeJay_VII]

Death Row is the best by far

[@ayyyayay]

i hope we winning it all, just a bit doubtful with how dominant they are when its against a injured one man-joker team

[@shaft9000]

Peacocking about being 2-0 vs a team w/ the most pitiful supporting cast in the league is weak-sauce.

[@ghostmisfit]

Relax bro, we in the first round. Dont jinx it

[@reidb6327]

They have a good chance to win but your overreacting

[@WealthEngineering]

That add was sooo smooth. I finally got monitize once I get a deal I'll get started on the smooth ad transition

[@mambaman3632]

Always interesting to hear you break down basketball the way you do!

[@theinktician]

I guess the nickname "PTSD" was too offensive. Still, Poole Thompson Steph and Draymond might really give teams PTSD with the way they're playing

[@BrylightsSG]

Doest include wiggins so it aint good, fast five is way better

[@CHUNIOR05]

I don’t like the “PTSD” nickname, y’all leaving out Wiggins

[@edwardaverros3028]

I really like it as a nickname, but with Wigg there it seems a bit disrespectful. If Looney was the 5th member of the line-up I'd be all for it, but whether people think it's deserved or not, Wigg is literally an All-Star

[@emmanuelmondesir1314]

*bUT WIgGIns* Fine. From GSW to PTSD *W* arriors

[@joshmedici]

Coach, this was awesome! I am very excited about this playoffs, things have shaken off a lot.

[@joshroberson7363]

Bro this was a great video really help bring me strength

[@killndbay]

been waiting on this🙏🏽

[@marvingreen7441]

What a treat, both from coach Nick and the Warriors!

[@sparc0man]

You are very astute in your assessment. music and sound clips are also killer. thanks for the fun watch keep it up.

[@rishijagtap8593]

Very creative coach. Nice breakdown.

[@theysayisagorilla]

Coach your videos are classically timeless and amazing. Appreciate your effort and dedication to your craft.

[@adotfelipe]

Bro, 🔥 video. Love the intro! Clearly I’m a basketball and Star Wars fan

[@saeednaser7700]

I appreciate the creativity that goes into these videos and it is worth the wait

[@goldenstate443]

Although this year is a title run, wow we have so much to look forward to for the future..JP will get even better, Kuminga and Moody will be next to develop along with Wiseman…the type of center he’s going to become already would make any team in the league better but the fact that he ended up with the Warriors is so scary for the league because they’re already too many holes to cover for the defense…now they’re gonna add a lob threat to get even more easy buckets..he can dribble , finish, shoot, and they even hired an assistant that’s been training his post game..the same assistant that developed Joker’s post game…Wiseman’s also fast af, so on defense he’s gonna pretty much be everywhere with his size and the way Draymond and the team will develop his IQ, it’s exciting to think about and I’m glad we didn’t rush him back

[@macgregormanyluk6202]

The craziest, most unique, creative, awesome, opening to a video ever!! Big Star Wars fan even bigger ball fan! Great work Coach!!

[@TriaLXP]

insane intro.... wow and the music that followed XD amazing

[@marleyoo000]

Phantastic Edit! ✨

[@AJOak-lk2vr]

Nice man. Can't believe I've been following for 11 years now 💪

[@showtimenick824]

I love how this starts with that Star Wars intro. Really well done Coach!

[@DoesRocksFloat]

Star wars, Sunshine by Len, and Warrior analysis? Coach, best video.

[@scottfoster-burner]

You’re doing a great job with the intros Coach

[@slamandjam2]

Watching Warriors highlights and then watching the Nets offense... it is insane. Watching the Nets is almost depressing especially when they're playing a good defense in Boston and the Nets refuse to run any type of offensive scheme. It's just get the ball to KD or Kyrie and stand around watching. Which makes it super easy to Blitz KD when theres nothing to worry about with the other players.

[@joseenrico4753]

Facts, reminds me of Kd when he's in Okc, its your turn my turn offense

[@toro3807]

Gotta appreciate the quality in the commenting and content even in the add I was entretained

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

Glad to see more people talking about this

[@frederickpabon8473]

Another masterpiece. Majestic coach! Bravo

[@gabrielteran5976]

Love the Draymond green vs Jokic matchup that’s a chess match. Don’t know if you can go deeper into that.

[@JG124_]

7:17 I remember that video! I wish you hadn't taken it down. I referenced it in countless arguments with people who continually insisted Curry had no defense.

[@jonathansterling2603]

I loved that intro that was amazing 👏

[@Yamas258]

Amen this breakdown was everything

[@joseenrico4753]

Nice intro, The Nets should watch tapes of this Warriors team,on how to play offense, constant movement of ball and player, multiple screens, fun to watch

[@BuddhaGBahia]

Is nobody else talking about how dope the intro to this video is!! lol amazing!

[@dee6965]

Great analysis 👍 👏🏾

[@kbarb3071]

Love the music choice

[@stevenforte4159]

Great video, just subscribed bro.

[@chill6789]

Props to you I like the introduction

[@frijolasesino]

Great video bro!! 🔥

[@theking-ss]

Thinking basketball had the best breakdown of the lineup

[@gersondamiar9401]

Been waiting for this.

[@joshuafreese8387]

You're the best channel during playoff basketball

[@maekymaek.0302]

Love your work coach. Love your work.

[@glitch_xix3266]

Production value. 👌👌👌

[@cheflev9884]

Love the intro coach! Hilarious

[@nocommiesallowed7637]

Great content, god tier transition to ads

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

I loved the intro, coach.

[@Encapdirect]

Thank you for the chuckle the intro and scroll. 👍

[@emmanueluzero1282]

Great intro👍🏾

[@MrRdsmasterful]

W Intro Coach, I know the video is gonna be good but I’m leavin a like jus for the intro. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@crashlight54]

What a fantastic opening Coach!

[@ceelost1752]

Great video Coach

[@napoleuhndot]

extra points for this bro

[@Lukas-xm3jk]

gotta love the intro!

[@michaelcolafrancesco4908]

Thank You Sir.

[@ITZJUSTJZ]

Keep grinding

[@LuJosef]

Well done!!

[@adelaideplumber]

Great work

[@doubymezier6327]

I love the beginning of this video

[@gogadantes8699]

Seriously how is it that coach is able to always use these trademark songs and themes and not giving any f? I love it!

[@tomatosauce3257]

20-21 was the season that i saw glimpse of baby steph in jp. The range, the layup package, and plays made for steph fits with jp too

[@jinni9957]

Love the videos as always!! But I found the background music a little distracting on this one 😅❤️

[@brotherlooselips]

That intro though 👌🏾

[@bman54950]

Intro alone got a like from me. Well done

[@wolfganglauth4015]

Music selection is *chef's kiss*. Len - Steal My Sunshine then straight into Andrea True Connection - More, More, More

[@luisalbert8930]

Damn.. I rlly like this video with the background music.. that's lit

[@josephtenthousand]

WOWWWWWWWW. this video editting coach. man of many talents. keep the vids comign please

[@FR0Z0NEkeys]

That instrumental for Steal My Sunshine makes this video even better.

[@pedrogujamo2600]

I was waiting for this

[@ramgoyal14032001]

The intro 🔥

[@joshuaginestre3965]

Great intro!

[@paulc4878]

Draymond is the key to making this lineup work being a very special player, and he's my favourite 23. Finding another Draymond in any draft might be harder than finding another Steph or Klay. Huge love for the intro by the way!