Btw this postgame tunnel video had everything! S/O Gary Payton II for shaking hands with so many military personnel!
Might do two more videos: (1) on Kevon Looney’s great game vs Karl-Anthony Towns, and (2) how the team is doing in general (as compared to last season).
10-1 a good sign for rest of season? “Like I said last game you can’t win a championship…in November…start thinking about playoff position and all that once we get there and building good chemistry…bring Klay and Wise back when they’re ready…as much positivity and optimism around how we’re playing every single game” 🚨 (LGW mantra haha!)
Dunks: “GP has been unreal…idk how he does it tbh, he’s the same height as me…Wiggs has got that ability as well and then when Wise comes back…Klay’s gonna get mad he didn’t get mentioned in that category 🚨 …crowd get into it…”
Iguodala point guard: “steady hand…make the right play more times than not, he’ll be able to settle us down…always found a knack to be in the right place at the right time…defensively …that turns into offense…plus-19…with 8 assists…very effective 28 minutes…kind of a clinic out there.”
Looney: “…guy like KAT come in who’s super-talented…Loon takes that matchup personally…give us extra possessions on the offensive end…I told him…more impressive knowing KAT is all over on the perimeter…a lot of effort and energy to still get 17 rebounds…12 offensive rebounds, God dang! 🚨 …sheesh, that’s pretty solid.”
Draymond out? “…Juan and Beli and Otto played more minutes…collective effort…try to do what he does by himself…offensively…we have shooters all over the floor and different sets to help feature those guys but defense is most important…to have a defensive player of the year like that…”
Wiggs: “…he’s got all the physical presence and skill set to impact the game…efficient night…don’t expect a damn near perfect night every night but the energy, the intentions, the aggressiveness from start to finish…especially if I can create space, if JP can…”
Character of team: “we’re able to handle some adversity…sometimes with games like that we might’ve folded…build that winning culture again and protect our home court…”
If Draymond is out: “…his leadership is tough to fill…but we have a really deep team…GRIII effort…talk on defense, play together…next man up motto…Draymond is gonna be talking (anyways).”
Screens: “we know how much gravity Steph causes. Usually if Steph hits one then I’m probably gonna be open…get a layup the second time (when setting screens).”
Dunks: “spacing this year, we have a lot more shooters…get a lot more stops and run. Last year…fouled a lot…Gary and Juan and Andre who can finish above the rim…”
Switching onto Edwards: “really difficult to guard when he’s coming downhill. He’s extremely athletic…tough to meet at the rim…try to blitz him…even last year he gave us some problems…one of those guys we gotta figure out.”
Knee affected him early season? “…I don’t really use it as an excuse because stuff happens. Everyone has stuff going on…I wasn’t in a good rhythm. I don’t have anyone to blame but myself for that…”
Last season vs this season: “we have a good flow. The way we finished last year mattered…we picked up where we left off…added some really good players who fit the puzzle…all know how to play and they complement one another…”
Looney: “defensive toughness, intelligence…calling out coverages, kinda like a middle linebacker. He’s learned from Draymond…he’s our best screener…rock solid, rock solid, night in and night out…tonight we needed all those minutes…”
Offense hasn’t scored less than 100 yet: “clunky…didn’t feel like the beautiful game, it was just more just grind it out…stop and start nature of the game…just felt good to hang on for the win…proud of our guys when they cut it to four or five points…executed…”
Kerr checking in on Wiggs at shootaround: “Andrew has been in this league for 8, 9 years. He’s obviously got that in him. I’m constantly checking in with the guys…I don’t think I did a great job…of getting him in comfortable spots…”
Wiggs being vs MIN: “it’s always inspiring to play against your own team, but Wiggins (is healthy)…I didn’t do a good job of putting him in position to score to attack…it’s on us and on him to continue that kind of aggressiveness and pace…”
Edwards: “…explosively athletically…got anywhere he wanted…”
10-1 a good sign for rest of season? “Like I said last game you can’t win a championship…in November…start thinking about playoff position and all that once we get there and building good chemistry…bring Klay and Wise back when they’re ready…as much positivity and optimism around how we’re playing every single game” 🚨 (LGW mantra haha!)
Wiggs put back: “I gotta see the replay…I’m gonna text Wiggs that picture of him dunking on KAT…72 text messages from me coming his way.” 🚨
Intentionally passed on Looney: “(couldn’t put on the brakes)…I saw the replay and said, I get it now. It was pretty dope.”
Same size as GP2: “smart individual, I know where I need to be at…”
Dunks: “GP has been unreal…idk how he does it tbh, he’s the same height as me…Wiggs has got that ability as well and then when Wise comes back…Klay’s gonna get mad he didn’t get mentioned in that category 🚨 …crowd get into it…”
Iguodala point guard: “steady hand…make the right play more times than not, he’ll be able to settle us down…always found a knack to be in the right place at the right time…defensively …that turns into offense…plus-19…with 8 assists…very effective 28 minutes…kind of a clinic out there.”
*kind of a clinic on how you do that
Edwards: “dynamic as an athlete…straight line drives and finishing at the rim…super-talented…young guys like that taking the right steps every year…”
Looney: “…guy like KAT come in who’s super-talented…Loon takes that matchup personally…give us extra possessions on the offensive end…I told him…more impressive knowing KAT is all over on the perimeter…a lot of effort and energy to still get 17 rebounds…12 offensive rebounds, God dang! 🚨 …sheesh, that’s pretty solid.”
Draymond out? “…Juan and Beli and Otto played more minutes…collective effort…try to do what he does by himself…offensively…we have shooters all over the floor and different sets to help feature those guys but defense is most important…to have a defensive player of the year like that…”
Lift on dunks: “…nice for him to remind everybody.”
Wiggs do this again: “that’s up to him…whatever he needs to find to get that motivation…we’re gonna encourage him…”
Wiggs: “…he’s got all the physical presence and skill set to impact the game…efficient night…don’t expect a damn near perfect night every night but the energy, the intentions, the aggressiveness from start to finish…especially if I can create space, if JP can…”
UP NEXT: STEPH
Character of team: “we’re able to handle some adversity…sometimes with games like that we might’ve folded…build that winning culture again and protect our home court…”
If Draymond is out: “…his leadership is tough to fill…but we have a really deep team…GRIII effort…talk on defense, play together…next man up motto…Draymond is gonna be talking (anyways).”
Best dunker on GSW: “Wiggs be acting old sometimes…GP might be right there.”
GP: “…my only memory of him (from college) is a 360 dunk…”
Screens: “…Draymond is gonna throw it regardless…”
Screens: “we know how much gravity Steph causes. Usually if Steph hits one then I’m probably gonna be open…get a layup the second time (when setting screens).”
Dunk contest: “I’ll be there to pass to Gary.”
Dunks: “spacing this year, we have a lot more shooters…get a lot more stops and run. Last year…fouled a lot…Gary and Juan and Andre who can finish above the rim…”
Edwards moves: “…I can usually take their bump…he was strong enough (to withstand me)…”
Switching onto Edwards: “really difficult to guard when he’s coming downhill. He’s extremely athletic…tough to meet at the rim…try to blitz him…even last year he gave us some problems…one of those guys we gotta figure out.”
Wiggs: “before the game he seemed like the same old Andrew…we always challenge him…use all those hops that he has…”
KAT: “make everything tough for him. No easy shots…keep going, keep playing game plan discipline…put him actions, ball stretch with Steph…”
What does 17 rebound feel like on the body: “felt good…”
NEXT UP: LOONEY
Knee affected him early season? “…I don’t really use it as an excuse because stuff happens. Everyone has stuff going on…I wasn’t in a good rhythm. I don’t have anyone to blame but myself for that…”
More games like tonight: “I’ma keep it rolling
Edwards rhythm: “I knew he could shoot it like that. He had a good game against us last year…he shots like, what, ten threes a game, right?…”
Matchup vs Edwards: “he’s a tough kid…he’s fast, strong. He’s got the full basketball package…”
Tell when teammates enjoy his game: “it’s all love. It gets me more motivated and hyped…”
Slow start for him this season: “it’s a long season, stuff happens…haven’t been making some shots, missing a lot of easy shots…”
?: “I knew I was due for a good game…”
When did you start thinking about this game? “…(mentally) (hydrated)”
(Missed question)
(See video posted in article above)
(Didn’t see response to if he’s gotten KAT in practice)
KAT: “he got me (before in the past)”
Which dunk you like best: “I like them both, they’re both on KAT.”
10/10 start: “…teammates for me easy looks at the basket.”
Revenge game? “Ehh, not no revenge game…fun game. The game of basketball is fun.”
WIGGS NEXT
Last season vs this season: “we have a good flow. The way we finished last year mattered…we picked up where we left off…added some really good players who fit the puzzle…all know how to play and they complement one another…”
Looney: “defensive toughness, intelligence…calling out coverages, kinda like a middle linebacker. He’s learned from Draymond…he’s our best screener…rock solid, rock solid, night in and night out…tonight we needed all those minutes…”
Iguodala stabilizing: “…plus 19, didn’t score a point. That’s Andre…great reads and defensive decisions with his rotations…does it might after night…”
Offense hasn’t scored less than 100 yet: “clunky…didn’t feel like the beautiful game, it was just more just grind it out…stop and start nature of the game…just felt good to hang on for the win…proud of our guys when they cut it to four or five points…executed…”
Kerr checking in on Wiggs at shootaround: “Andrew has been in this league for 8, 9 years. He’s obviously got that in him. I’m constantly checking in with the guys…I don’t think I did a great job…of getting him in comfortable spots…”
Wiggs being vs MIN: “it’s always inspiring to play against your own team, but Wiggins (is healthy)…I didn’t do a good job of putting him in position to score to attack…it’s on us and on him to continue that kind of aggressiveness and pace…”
Wiggs bounce: “Man, that last one the put back, I need to see the replay, he was so high…”