Again, trying something new as I did with the Bob Myerspost-Draft Zoom interview. Quotes as they happen in the comments, also our Discord server has live audio…
First hot take: Sounded more like OPJ wanted to come to a championship contender than try and work for a bigger contract. You wonder if the market for vet wings has just kinda dried up in terms of dollars. Trevor Ariza is also at vet min, although we kinda expected that. Age playing a huge factor. And I think it is all relative to the young long wings you can get in the Draft.
- low-maintenance, locker room: “what I’ve learned over the years, been in the league when it changed…two bigs on the blocks…veterans on my team taught me those things…”
Fyi still waiting as of 307p PDT (was scheduled for 300p). Be sure to change the comments to Chronological, assuming that’s the best way to view all the major quotes. Also whatever I type, beware. Sometimes there’s typos, you don’t know how much time has passed between ellipses/thoughts, etc. Take it all with a grain of salt and we’ll have snippets later on https://youtube.com/letsgowarriors
First hot take: Sounded more like OPJ wanted to come to a championship contender than try and work for a bigger contract. You wonder if the market for vet wings has just kinda dried up in terms of dollars. Trevor Ariza is also at vet min, although we kinda expected that. Age playing a huge factor. And I think it is all relative to the young long wings you can get in the Draft.
- Andre: “amazing that he’s gonna end his career here…well-respected…for him to come back here speaks volumes.”
- vets? “2013? I had Trevor Ariza…Harrington…Nene big Brazilian that’s my guy…Gorta…PP”
- low-maintenance, locker room: “what I’ve learned over the years, been in the league when it changed…two bigs on the blocks…veterans on my team taught me those things…”
- normal self: “all around game…getting to the hole…continue to be efficient…causing havoc with my reach…”
- prove to NBA: “looking for somewhere where I can get back to my normal self”
- starter? “I’m a nine year vet…doesn’t matter to me…give this team my all…”
- vs GSW champs: “…they just move without the ball which is underrated…moving pieces…you know you have to bring your A game…”
- 40% 3 at CHI: “…continue to put in work over the years…late nights, putting in reps and making sure that my body was good”
- new routines? “Eat healthy. You have to monitor your body…older guys told me…hot tub, cold tub…”
- getting thru injuries: “family, my team, people that I have around me…staying with it…do things the right way…110% for the team.”
- injuries: “…able to get my body in the gym (Covid)…tip top shape.”
- Kerr: “be versatile…I think I take my rebounding really seriously…get out and run the court, just space.”
- role? “Space the floor, knock down my corner 3s…defend…length and athleticism, be versatile…”
- Steph Klay: “Coach Kerr…bring veteranship, just be part of a winning culture.”
- played vs? “…played against Draymond, we had our battles…Steph, Klay. I have more of an in the court relationship”
- GSW: “culture, first and foremost, their way of winning, their style of play…difficult choice but it was easy at the same time.”
Fyi still waiting as of 307p PDT (was scheduled for 300p). Be sure to change the comments to Chronological, assuming that’s the best way to view all the major quotes. Also whatever I type, beware. Sometimes there’s typos, you don’t know how much time has passed between ellipses/thoughts, etc. Take it all with a grain of salt and we’ll have snippets later on https://youtube.com/letsgowarriors