Communication with Dray and Andre: “…felt somebody coming…he throws a lob to Andre and I smiled on that possession because it was kind of a blast from the past…waiting for Number 11 to come back too…” 🚨
Love the process: “or not (laughs)…it’s part of the science of everything that gets you ready for the season, for every game. I was talking to Wise and JK about it…go through your career you kinda fine tune it a little bit…I still have joy and love what I do and who I get to do it with…whatever it takes to maintain that…especially through 82 games…keeps reaping benefits…”
Other elements of game: “…the momentum of everything that we’re doing as a team…have to make our presence felt on defense…focused and having effort…JP’s been awesome making positive strides in terms taking on those challenges with one-on-one defense…feel locked in all the way around.”
Defensive adjustment: “we tried different looks on the pick and roll with Trae…lot of space to operate…lot of size, John Collins can shoot…we tried to take one of those away in the second half and GP was awesome…tried a little gimmick defense on our own…it worked and on a night like tonight you gotta make those adjustments on the fly.”
Feels like old Warriors/Oracle? “yeah Chase is starting to pick up a spirit of its own. It’s an unfair comparison, honestly…it’s a work in progress, it does make a huge difference in having a sold out arena…opposing players they’ve been on the other side of that…they’ve noticed…”
Best you’ve been? “Should be…keep adding on different layers to who I am as a person…Andre is like the Wizard of Oz…but I feel like I have a lot to offer…”
Pregame and in-game: “uh, a little bit. I had a conversation with Bruce Fraser aka Q…certain preparations into my shot, certain mechanics, he called it, I need you gotta have a little more conviction…very timely with the words of wisdom, he’s the most interesting man on the bench…”
Under the weather: “I feel good. It was one of those congestion things, hard to breathe…been able to get a little rest…I feel way better now and obviously it showed.”
When do you know it’s one of these nights: “…way the ball comes off your hand, it feels good. But you kinda stay in the moment…got us within four…carry that momentum into the locker room…wait for the avalanche to fall…”
Top teams in the west good to hear? “…doesn’t influence how we think about ourselves…anytime you’re talking about being championship contenders, you can’t win a championship in November but you can take yourself out of the equation a la last year 🚨 …you wanna be a threat every night to win games…play some teams at the top of the standings (coming up and road trip)…”
?: “when you get hot like that, unless you’re facing junk defenses, seeing the floor well…just a flow, every possession seemed like we got whatever we wanted. It came off of stops…”
nice to get 50: “it’s always nice, you never come out with a number in mind…third quarter was awesome…everybody getting involved and then like an explosion like that…in this arena…”
Steph’s defense and rebounding: “very underrated defender…he led the league in steals one of those MVP years. His hands…he’s stronger than you would think…puts effort into defense just as much as he puts into offense…”
A pint where you said he’s about to go off: “yeah. After the first two minutes of the game, Andre comes out of the tunnel and looks up and says damn he got 10?…him being able to be unselfish I mean there’s not many people in the league with 50 points and 10 assists.”
Scheme change at halftime box and 1: “little bit of that and little bit of as they say take the head off the snake…him shooting the ball or taking away the lob…kept the three away from the game a little bit…”
(Inaudible question): “came out aggressive in the second half. Guys were attentive. The scheme that we had was (working)…we have one of the Top Ten players to ever play the game…”
(Janie question)? “Pouring himself into something he loves…loves the process…passion for not just the game but the process…one of the great competitors of all time…”
(Zoom call cuts out after that, I notice that both Chase WiFi networks have gone out, I’m now tied to Chase Ethernet and GSW Zoom feed is down although the Zoom call itself lives)
Communication with Dray and Andre: “…felt somebody coming…he throws a lob to Andre and I smiled on that possession because it was kind of a blast from the past…waiting for Number 11 to come back too…” 🚨
Love the process: “or not (laughs)…it’s part of the science of everything that gets you ready for the season, for every game. I was talking to Wise and JK about it…go through your career you kinda fine tune it a little bit…I still have joy and love what I do and who I get to do it with…whatever it takes to maintain that…especially through 82 games…keeps reaping benefits…”
Ten assists: “…I wanna say I haven’t seen anything like it…seen it for 7 years…incredible to watch.”
END OF ZOOM CALL
Andre dunked three times: “did he really? He had the day off yesterday so word.” (Walks off podium)
Andre as Wizard of Oz: “he’s wearing a lot of hats right now…huge having him back.”
Other elements of game: “…the momentum of everything that we’re doing as a team…have to make our presence felt on defense…focused and having effort…JP’s been awesome making positive strides in terms taking on those challenges with one-on-one defense…feel locked in all the way around.”
Defensive adjustment: “we tried different looks on the pick and roll with Trae…lot of space to operate…lot of size, John Collins can shoot…we tried to take one of those away in the second half and GP was awesome…tried a little gimmick defense on our own…it worked and on a night like tonight you gotta make those adjustments on the fly.”
KERR FIRST PER USUAL… Wanted to stay in for 50? “I looked at him and said time to come out…(Zoom cuts out)” (sounded like no)
Feels like old Warriors/Oracle? “yeah Chase is starting to pick up a spirit of its own. It’s an unfair comparison, honestly…it’s a work in progress, it does make a huge difference in having a sold out arena…opposing players they’ve been on the other side of that…they’ve noticed…”
Best you’ve been? “Should be…keep adding on different layers to who I am as a person…Andre is like the Wizard of Oz…but I feel like I have a lot to offer…”
Pregame and in-game: “uh, a little bit. I had a conversation with Bruce Fraser aka Q…certain preparations into my shot, certain mechanics, he called it, I need you gotta have a little more conviction…very timely with the words of wisdom, he’s the most interesting man on the bench…”
Under the weather: “I feel good. It was one of those congestion things, hard to breathe…been able to get a little rest…I feel way better now and obviously it showed.”
Box and 1: “I loved it. It’s great to be on the elbow…”
When do you know it’s one of these nights: “…way the ball comes off your hand, it feels good. But you kinda stay in the moment…got us within four…carry that momentum into the locker room…wait for the avalanche to fall…”
Any treatment after: “no (know how it feels like preseason one)”
Shoulder: “kinda got jammed on a screen…just a little tweak…”
Top teams in the west good to hear? “…doesn’t influence how we think about ourselves…anytime you’re talking about being championship contenders, you can’t win a championship in November but you can take yourself out of the equation a la last year 🚨 …you wanna be a threat every night to win games…play some teams at the top of the standings (coming up and road trip)…”
?: “when you get hot like that, unless you’re facing junk defenses, seeing the floor well…just a flow, every possession seemed like we got whatever we wanted. It came off of stops…”
nice to get 50: “it’s always nice, you never come out with a number in mind…third quarter was awesome…everybody getting involved and then like an explosion like that…in this arena…”
NEXT UP: STEPH
Steph’s defense and rebounding: “very underrated defender…he led the league in steals one of those MVP years. His hands…he’s stronger than you would think…puts effort into defense just as much as he puts into offense…”
?: “we’ll let everyone else talk about it…not really concerned with what other people say…”
Feel the crowd? “We have the best fans in the league…3rd half as Kerith called it (that explains all the laughter at the beginning)”
A pint where you said he’s about to go off: “yeah. After the first two minutes of the game, Andre comes out of the tunnel and looks up and says damn he got 10?…him being able to be unselfish I mean there’s not many people in the league with 50 points and 10 assists.”
Scheme change at halftime box and 1: “little bit of that and little bit of as they say take the head off the snake…him shooting the ball or taking away the lob…kept the three away from the game a little bit…”
Steph: “…you’re that good of a player…hoop becomes bigger and bigger and the confidence and the crowd…”
(Inaudible question): “came out aggressive in the second half. Guys were attentive. The scheme that we had was (working)…we have one of the Top Ten players to ever play the game…”
NEXT UP: DAMION LEE
Nate McMillan: “…brings back so many memories from the Seattle days…”
How in control is Steph? “…gets us going defensively…steals in the right place…starting breaks for us…we know it, DubNation knows it…”
Take away from Trae: “just how much he has the ball in his hand…95% all their action comes from himself other guys make plays”
Box and 1 planned: no, noticed he wasn’t scoring with the box and 1
Trae: “Box and 1”
NEXT UP: GP2
More needed with training and body? “…next shape of his life…he’s a machine out there. He doesn’t get tired…”
(Janie question)? “Pouring himself into something he loves…loves the process…passion for not just the game but the process…one of the great competitors of all time…”
(Zoom call cuts out after that, I notice that both Chase WiFi networks have gone out, I’m now tied to Chase Ethernet and GSW Zoom feed is down although the Zoom call itself lives)
Ten assists: “…I wanna say I haven’t seen anything like it…seen it for 7 years…incredible to watch.”