RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
I'm a GSW fan, as I'm originally from Northern California. The Splash Brothers, Curry and Thompson, have definitely had an effect on the game, at all levels. Steph Curry has had an incredible season.
It's a huge step from high school to college, but the two freshmen coming in next season should be fun to watch.
RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
(04-12-2016 06:44 PM)KevMo4UAB Wrote: I'm a GSW fan, as I'm originally from Northern California. The Splash Brothers, Curry and Thompson, have definitely had an effect on the game, at all levels. Steph Curry has had an incredible season.
It's a huge step from high school to college, but the two freshmen coming in next season should be fun to watch.
I remember 3 or 4 years ago Mark Jackson referring to them as the best shooting duo of all time. I scoffed at the remark. Now, he might be right.
RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
I didn't really care much about Golden State until they drafted Curry. I remember him playing at Davidson and I was a fan so I was excited to see what he could do. I never ever would have thought he'd be the player he is today, especially after the ankle injuries. They definitely generated a shift in the sport. You don't need someone feasting in the post. You can be a jump shooting team and win. They've shown that. More importantly, I like their play and I feel like it's refreshing to move the slider a little closer to the finesse side of the spectrum.
I've seen, sometime, legitimate concerns about kids trying to emulate it, but that's what coaching is meant to iron out. Your average guard isn't going to be doing fast break threes, but, if he or she has game like that, then it is what it is.
As an aside, one thing that annoys me is the team being downplayed. If I get annoyed when I'm not even a real fan of the team, I can't imagine how much it grates on them to hear folks say stuff like they'd get swept by Jordan's Bulls, that they got lucky with opposing injuries, that they play soft, etc.
RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
(04-12-2016 07:49 PM)Hopeful Wrote: I didn't really care much about Golden State until they drafted Curry. I remember him playing at Davidson and I was a fan so I was excited to see what he could do. I never ever would have thought he'd be the player he is today, especially after the ankle injuries. They definitely generated a shift in the sport. You don't need someone feasting in the post. You can be a jump shooting team and win. They've shown that. More importantly, I like their play and I feel like it's refreshing to move the slider a little closer to the finesse side of the spectrum.
I've seen, sometime, legitimate concerns about kids trying to emulate it, but that's what coaching is meant to iron out. Your average guard isn't going to be doing fast break threes, but, if he or she has game like that, then it is what it is.
As an aside, one thing that annoys me is the team being downplayed. If I get annoyed when I'm not even a real fan of the team, I can't imagine how much it grates on them to hear folks say stuff like they'd get swept by Jordan's Bulls, that they got lucky with opposing injuries, that they play soft, etc.
I'd like to think they'd shut up the doubters for good if they go back to back.
RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
(04-12-2016 07:49 PM)Hopeful Wrote: I didn't really care much about Golden State until they drafted Curry. I remember him playing at Davidson and I was a fan so I was excited to see what he could do. I never ever would have thought he'd be the player he is today, especially after the ankle injuries. They definitely generated a shift in the sport. You don't need someone feasting in the post. You can be a jump shooting team and win. They've shown that. More importantly, I like their play and I feel like it's refreshing to move the slider a little closer to the finesse side of the spectrum.
I've seen, sometime, legitimate concerns about kids trying to emulate it, but that's what coaching is meant to iron out. Your average guard isn't going to be doing fast break threes, but, if he or she has game like that, then it is what it is.
As an aside, one thing that annoys me is the team being downplayed. If I get annoyed when I'm not even a real fan of the team, I can't imagine how much it grates on them to hear folks say stuff like they'd get swept by Jordan's Bulls, that they got lucky with opposing injuries, that they play soft, etc.
It's interesting how the GSW gave Curry an extension while he was still being troubled by nagging ankle sprains. It's also fascinating how Curry signed with Under Armour instead of Nike.
But for me, what's most amazing is how he strengthened his core in an effort to reduce the pressure on his ankles. He can still get ankle sprains, but he now uses his core muscles more than ever. Here is the article on it - http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/147506...les-sports
RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
(04-12-2016 08:58 PM)KevMo4UAB Wrote:
(04-12-2016 07:49 PM)Hopeful Wrote: I didn't really care much about Golden State until they drafted Curry. I remember him playing at Davidson and I was a fan so I was excited to see what he could do. I never ever would have thought he'd be the player he is today, especially after the ankle injuries. They definitely generated a shift in the sport. You don't need someone feasting in the post. You can be a jump shooting team and win. They've shown that. More importantly, I like their play and I feel like it's refreshing to move the slider a little closer to the finesse side of the spectrum.
I've seen, sometime, legitimate concerns about kids trying to emulate it, but that's what coaching is meant to iron out. Your average guard isn't going to be doing fast break threes, but, if he or she has game like that, then it is what it is.
As an aside, one thing that annoys me is the team being downplayed. If I get annoyed when I'm not even a real fan of the team, I can't imagine how much it grates on them to hear folks say stuff like they'd get swept by Jordan's Bulls, that they got lucky with opposing injuries, that they play soft, etc.
It's interesting how the GSW gave Curry an extension while he was still being troubled by nagging ankle sprains. It's also fascinating how Curry signed with Under Armour instead of Nike.
But for me, what's most amazing is how he strengthened his core in an effort to reduce the pressure on his ankles. He can still get ankle sprains, but he now uses his core muscles more than ever. Here is the article on it - http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/147506...les-sports
Nike's pitch flop will be remembered as one of the biggest retail shoe sales shifts in history.
RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
(04-12-2016 08:10 PM)BlazerGold09 Wrote:
(04-12-2016 07:49 PM)Hopeful Wrote: I didn't really care much about Golden State until they drafted Curry. I remember him playing at Davidson and I was a fan so I was excited to see what he could do. I never ever would have thought he'd be the player he is today, especially after the ankle injuries. They definitely generated a shift in the sport. You don't need someone feasting in the post. You can be a jump shooting team and win. They've shown that. More importantly, I like their play and I feel like it's refreshing to move the slider a little closer to the finesse side of the spectrum.
I've seen, sometime, legitimate concerns about kids trying to emulate it, but that's what coaching is meant to iron out. Your average guard isn't going to be doing fast break threes, but, if he or she has game like that, then it is what it is.
As an aside, one thing that annoys me is the team being downplayed. If I get annoyed when I'm not even a real fan of the team, I can't imagine how much it grates on them to hear folks say stuff like they'd get swept by Jordan's Bulls, that they got lucky with opposing injuries, that they play soft, etc.
I'd like to think they'd shut up the doubters for good if they go back to back.
The doubters should be shut up now. They won a title and at worst tied for the best regular season in history. What they are doing works.
RE: Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
(04-12-2016 09:48 PM)blazers9911 Wrote:
(04-12-2016 08:10 PM)BlazerGold09 Wrote:
(04-12-2016 07:49 PM)Hopeful Wrote: I didn't really care much about Golden State until they drafted Curry. I remember him playing at Davidson and I was a fan so I was excited to see what he could do. I never ever would have thought he'd be the player he is today, especially after the ankle injuries. They definitely generated a shift in the sport. You don't need someone feasting in the post. You can be a jump shooting team and win. They've shown that. More importantly, I like their play and I feel like it's refreshing to move the slider a little closer to the finesse side of the spectrum.
I've seen, sometime, legitimate concerns about kids trying to emulate it, but that's what coaching is meant to iron out. Your average guard isn't going to be doing fast break threes, but, if he or she has game like that, then it is what it is.
As an aside, one thing that annoys me is the team being downplayed. If I get annoyed when I'm not even a real fan of the team, I can't imagine how much it grates on them to hear folks say stuff like they'd get swept by Jordan's Bulls, that they got lucky with opposing injuries, that they play soft, etc.
I'd like to think they'd shut up the doubters for good if they go back to back.
The doubters should be shut up now. They won a title and at worst tied for the best regular season in history. What they are doing works.
What's scary is they pick up a couple of new pieces as well that will help during playoff time (Verajao, Clark).
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Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling
Offseason Musings: Steph Curry, Canadians, and Nate Darling 
