TJD: Hield “has a flamethrower”; BUDDY: “gravity I pose on the court” when Steph Curry is out; KERR
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00:00 You hit, I think, 11 of your first 12 threes. Obviously not sustainable, but a lot of them did seem like to be the drive-and- kick kind of variety. Shots were feet set. Is this obviously the way it’s supposed to work? Did you like the way that worked setting up those threes?
00:17 STEVE KERR: Much better tonight than it did the other night, just kind of getting into our offensive rhythm and it’s creating better shots for each other. Thought we played with more energy, more bounce, and those things often go hand in hand, so it’s a good night.
00:34 We talked during training camp about Kevon working on his shot, shooting threes in Hawaii. I mean, he’s working that mid- range and he looks just a little bit lighter on his feet. How important was that for him to add back into his game, especially as you guys just evolve your offense? You have Trayce in the mix, those kind of things.
00:54 Yeah. Yeah, he worked really hard all offseason on his body, on his skill, took thousands of shots. And he’s playing well. He’s having a really good camp, and it’s always fun to see Loon playing at this level where he’s healthy and impacting the game and yeah, we want him, if he’s open, we want him to shoot and I love the little mid- range when it’s wide open like that after a good offensive possession. That’s exactly the shot we want. And then he took the one three. Absolutely, like, it’s not like he’s coming down and shooting in transition. I mean, Loon knows exactly what the right shot is and what’s not. So, yeah, he looks good.
01:41 And then with Jonathan, how have you seen him just grow throughout the handful of preseason games that you have had with him playing in that 3 position?
01:49 Well, he’s shooting the three much more confidently, clearly. There’s no hesitation. Looks like he’s getting better balance on his shot. And we want the catch- and- shoot when he’s open. The one thing we don’t want is guys to catch and hold. So we’ve got a ton of guys on this team who can shoot threes. We can move the ball well if we execute our offense. We should have plenty of nights like tonight where we get 18 threes and a bunch of guys all making two, three. It’s a fun way to play.
02:28 With Jonathan shooting confidently from three and he’s hit over half of his threes in a small sample this preseason, is that just the biggest factor for you in terms of him playing the three?
02:39 It’s one of the factors. The ball movement, as well, we’re just trying to find rhythm to the offense. And so it’s recognition of circumstances, spacing, all that stuff, but it’s a five- man combination, so he can play the 3 with the right guys. And if we can continue to improve offensively, hopefully he can play the three with more than just the right guys.
03:11 I know it’s all jumbled with Steph and Draymond out and Andrew and it’s preseason, but you go with the first substitution is Kyle Anderson and GP2 together, long, defensive, can switch everything. Do you like that combination? Do you see something there with those two guys?
03:27 I do. they’re both elite defenders and both really smart. Kyle was a plus- 21 in 13 minutes, didn’t even make a shot, but that’s what he does. He makes an impact on the game, without it showing up on the stat sheet. So yeah, we’re getting a look at a lot of different combinations, and it’s all valuable info for us.
03:54 And Melton, I guess the shot wasn’t going in much tonight, but seven assists, you’ve called him a connector. It’s like you can start him, you can play him on the second unit, play him with both units. Where is he fitting for you in…
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FROM OCT 13, 2024, postgame after Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons, held at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.
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00:00 You hit, I think, 11 of your first 12 threes. Obviously not sustainable, but a lot of them did seem like to be the drive-and- kick kind of variety. Shots were feet set. Is this obviously the way it's supposed to work? Did you like the way that worked setting up those threes?
00:17 STEVE KERR: Much better tonight than it did the other night, just kind of getting into our offensive rhythm and it's creating better shots for each other. Thought we played with more energy, more bounce, and those things often go hand in hand, so it's a good night.
00:34 We talked during training camp about Kevon working on his shot, shooting threes in Hawaii. I mean, he's working that mid- range and he looks just a little bit lighter on his feet. How important was that for him to add back into his game, especially as you guys just evolve your offense? You have Trayce in the mix, those kind of things.
00:54 Yeah. Yeah, he worked really hard all offseason on his body, on his skill, took thousands of shots. And he's playing well. He's having a really good camp, and it's always fun to see Loon playing at this level where he's healthy and impacting the game and yeah, we want him, if he's open, we want him to shoot and I love the little mid- range when it's wide open like that after a good offensive possession. That's exactly the shot we want. And then he took the one three. Absolutely, like, it's not like he's coming down and shooting in transition. I mean, Loon knows exactly what the right shot is and what's not. So, yeah, he looks good.
01:41 And then with Jonathan, how have you seen him just grow throughout the handful of preseason games that you have had with him playing in that 3 position?
01:49 Well, he's shooting the three much more confidently, clearly. There's no hesitation. Looks like he's getting better balance on his shot. And we want the catch- and- shoot when he's open. The one thing we don't want is guys to catch and hold. So we've got a ton of guys on this team who can shoot threes. We can move the ball well if we execute our offense. We should have plenty of nights like tonight where we get 18 threes and a bunch of guys all making two, three. It's a fun way to play.
02:28 With Jonathan shooting confidently from three and he's hit over half of his threes in a small sample this preseason, is that just the biggest factor for you in terms of him playing the three?
02:39 It's one of the factors. The ball movement, as well, we're just trying to find rhythm to the offense. And so it's recognition of circumstances, spacing, all that stuff, but it's a five- man combination, so he can play the 3 with the right guys. And if we can continue to improve offensively, hopefully he can play the three with more than just the right guys.
03:11 I know it's all jumbled with Steph and Draymond out and Andrew and it's preseason, but you go with the first substitution is Kyle Anderson and GP2 together, long, defensive, can switch everything. Do you like that combination? Do you see something there with those two guys?
03:27 I do. they're both elite defenders and both really smart. Kyle was a plus- 21 in 13 minutes, didn't even make a shot, but that's what he does. He makes an impact on the game, without it showing up on the stat sheet. So yeah, we're getting a look at a lot of different combinations, and it's all valuable info for us.
03:54 And Melton, I guess the shot wasn't going in much tonight, but seven assists, you've called him a connector. It's like you can start him, you can play him on the second unit, play him with both units. Where is he fitting for you in this whole picture?
04:09 Anywhere. That's the beauty of De'Anthony He's a basketball player. I mean, he sees the cut. You see, he can handle it. He can play off the ball. He just, he gets it. He sees the pictures out there and feels like every lineup is better when he's out there, and then at the defensive end, he's really good. He's good on the ball. He's also strong enough to guard up a position and very smart player. So, it's a joy to have him on our team.
04:40 If Andrew can't make it back, I mean, all the way by regular season or get those kind of minutes, could you see Melton like a 3 and guard top 3s, possibly, if you go Podziemski, Steph at the one and two?
04:55 I doubt we would go those three together. They're our three primary ball handlers. So to start them all would leave the bench a little bit thin on playmaking, ball- handling, so I wouldn't expect to go that route, but De'Anthony is definitely in the mix to start.
05:14 Steve, you said before the game that you want Buddy out there when Steph is off the floor. He's shooting 59 percent from three, obviously not sustainable, but wondering, do you slot him in sort of that Sixth Man spot as a traditional Sixth Man kind of guy?
05:27 He looks the part, doesn't he? I mean, he comes off the bench and you can feel his impact immediately. He's not shy and we need that, we need a scorer off the bench and he's been fantastic these first four games, so I'm really excited about Buddy. And yeah, that role makes a lot of sense for him. Thanks
05:54 Buddy, we're joking in the locker room about your shot and how it is looking pretty pure. You're at 59% right now. What's your take on just why it's falling so well for you right now?
06:05 BUDDY HIELD: I mean, it is getting shots in good rhythm while I was moving, just walking in and trying to get ready for the regular season.
06:13 And what has it been like for camp for you in terms of the way you guys have practiced and just the competition level of depth of this team?
06:21 Just competing every day and just enjoying every moment. Just learning and just figuring out how I can be effective, moving forward every day for this team and just know my role and how to play well with the guys and different lineups. You gotta know how to play with everybody and just learning the guys' tendencies and just figuring everything out.
06:43 I think earlier this week when we asked you about your jump shot, you said it just feels all right. Does it still just feel all right?
06:51 Yeah, it's normal. Yeah, it's normal.
06:56 Buddy, Steve was saying how, at least seemingly so, you're, right now, the way you're playing, you're really fitting into this scoring push coming off the bench. Do you kind of agree with that fit? Does that feel like a good spot for you right now?
07:09 Yeah, well, that's what Steve needs me to do, I'm just here, just when he calls my name and he's got me in the game. just play my minutes and play it as high level as I can and just be the best teammate I can be, on and off the court. And just, I enjoy playing here though. And it's fun. I think everything we doing is new to everybody, too, learning new players, but I'm offered a challenge and whatever Steve wants me to do, I'ma go there and be effective.
07:39 Steve said before the game that he needs you on the floor, for sure when Steph is not out there. What does that mean to you, to hear that? He wants you out there when Steph's on the bench.
07:49 I guess it shows that the gravity I pose on the court. You gotta keep a body to me and continuity just makes the offense flow and I'm a scorer that can be (an) outside threat and maybe get a couple of — sneak in a couple of lays, layups here and there, but just being an outside threat because the league is going (to where) guys have to respect outside shooting.
08:14 He also talked about your gravity in terms of transition gravity and how, when you take off in transition the defense tends to kind of heads towards you. Do you notice that?
08:25 Yeah I've learned it from Lon Kruger and just running the floor from when I was in college and he's taught me that. And just over the years, just knows that — learning how to play and just making cuts, hard cuts, especially when you're a shooter. People tend to respect that. And it's just like a big, running hard to the rim, diving to the rim in the middle of the floor. You gotta honor that if you don't pull in enough — it's just making a sacrifice to the team. Hopefully I get a shot, but, it opens up the floor for somebody else. Good? Very good. Easy.
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super pumped for this season! lot of exciting lineups.
Also shout outs LGW putting in work for us.
We need to stop making a big deal out of starters 🤔🥴 everyone has their role on a team and a certain time limit to do their thing every quarter of the game is important 💪🏾🐐
Hield must really love jolly ranchers
The great Kerr keeps moving the needle on jk. It’s like pulling teeth for him to compliment him. He literally hates this kid.
Playing Dray, GP2, and Anderson together might sound great for defense but you are basically punting on offense. You pose zero threat