Yes. We were two wins from the WCF and should have been in it after a tumultuous season. Beating Denver will be tough, we need CP3 to stay healthy and lead the second unit well and Kuminga/Moody to take a leap. But I think it’s possible. Another big would be very helpful. One last run!
Lesingingminer
They need at least Saric or another serviceable big man. Then they’ll be able to compete
Nessmuk58
No.
We have to have another PG. No way Steph & CP3 can cover 82 games x 48 minutes.
We also need at least one backup big man.
Another Wing, ideally, or possibly stretch 2/3 would be nice.
loongod5
Brandin is a SG, we still need a third string PG and one big, plumlee, Saric, dunno who rly is left we can get but we definitely need a big.
bl123123bl
One backup big away from a complete playoff rotation
SCalifornia831
Yes, absolutely but the margin for error is razor thin. Health is the biggest factor, as always and we need Moody and Kuminga to be ready to take a leap.
_skele_
Depends what you mean by compete. Compete to make it to the WCF – maybe. Compete to win a championship as is – no, not without another big at least.
BeetLover1111
Yes, I think we are in a better shape than people realize. Lack of talent wasn’t the main issue last season, it was the chemistry more than anything- that’s why we sucked so bad on the road.
Mmicb0b
needs a back up big IMO depends on a few things cause I do think it can go on a playoff run for sure finish anywhere from 6-3 seed for sure(Especially since we don’t have arguably the player with the worst IQ in the league as the 6th man) as far as actually winning quite a few things would need to go our way
Raonak
People heavily underestimating us.
Our starting unit is the best in the nba. The main problem last year was the bad bench (remember that we started with wiseman on the team, no GP2, post punch Poole)
It was so bad dray had to split his time with the bench unit to keep them from falling apart.
Inevitable-Ad-4192
Nope, not as it is. Just too small. Let’s see who they fill in the blanks with.
FeelTheRealBirdie
Looking at the rest of the west? Fk nah lets be realistic here
Archangel_Shadow
Yes. If they focus super hard on defense.
janitorfan
Moodey and Kuminga need to step the f up (and Kerr needs to let them play) if we gonna win this year.
Nodecafallowed
Same deal as last year but better chemistry. If the warriors avoid Milwaukee and the lakers in the playoffs (teams with considerable size advantage that they always match up poorly with) theyre fine assuming kuminga and moody make the jump. If those two come back and still aren’t ready, it’ll be a long year
Apoplexy
losing ddv’s plug and play flexibility at 3 positions is rough, but we’re another big away from at least being competitive.
jj2298
If CP can have a positive impact especially on the bench, JK ASCENDS, and everyone stays relatively healthy while staying in the top 6 we good but we need size/rim pressure to run pick n roll with CP for Lakers/Nuggets can’t be all shooting
Wendysisking
A defensive big is needed, looneys a beast on boards, but an athletic shot blocker off the bench would be ideal.
alldaymacdre
With a healthy Steph Klay Dray GP2 and Loongod I never worry
hahahoha
damn we are small
Muted-Brick-8066
We need a big.
ImTheBestNerd
As long as we can get Saric yea.
2kaddict247
With improved chemistry no doubt. But they have to get the vibes right. You have Wiggs, Dray and GP2 as elite top tier defenders. Most of the other rotation guys are at least average or above average. Steph and Klay are the elite 3 point shooters. Cp3 will live in the midrange. You got Wiggins and Kuminga as your rim attackers.
Ball handling, play making and passing should be pretty top tier w SC30, CP3 and Dray out there.
While I think a floor spacing big is a must due to the Looney/ Dray spacing concerns and to pair with CP. I think JK could actually be an ideal PNR partner with CP. Looney will probably be another surprise guy who gets a ton of easy inside looks due to CP. Plus we’ve seen how Looney has improved finishing at the rim the past year or two.
All depends on the vibes tho. If Klay comes in with the “ I should of been top 75 let me show you” attitude then idk lol. Wiggins is coming into his mental and physical prime so I’m hoping he has a great season.
Also need Kerr to trust Moody and Kuminga. Imo the team needs youth and athleticism. Moody proved to be a pass able shooter in the playoffs. And we all know the potential is there w Kuminga.
Western_Upstairs_101
Absolutely! Adding Saric will definitely help.
gbomber
IMO, Saric and Mo Bamba. They can both play 4/5 and are 38-40% 3 pt. shooters. I also like Torrey Craig who is a solid defender.
Back up point guard is an issue but hopefully we can find a 2-way option after summer league (when we got Ty Jerome last year) or Quinones will step up.
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Torrey Craig,Dario Saric or Mason Plumlee
Yes. We were two wins from the WCF and should have been in it after a tumultuous season. Beating Denver will be tough, we need CP3 to stay healthy and lead the second unit well and Kuminga/Moody to take a leap. But I think it’s possible. Another big would be very helpful. One last run!
They need at least Saric or another serviceable big man. Then they’ll be able to compete
No.
We have to have another PG. No way Steph & CP3 can cover 82 games x 48 minutes.
We also need at least one backup big man.
Another Wing, ideally, or possibly stretch 2/3 would be nice.
Brandin is a SG, we still need a third string PG and one big, plumlee, Saric, dunno who rly is left we can get but we definitely need a big.
One backup big away from a complete playoff rotation
Yes, absolutely but the margin for error is razor thin. Health is the biggest factor, as always and we need Moody and Kuminga to be ready to take a leap.
Depends what you mean by compete. Compete to make it to the WCF – maybe. Compete to win a championship as is – no, not without another big at least.
Yes, I think we are in a better shape than people realize. Lack of talent wasn’t the main issue last season, it was the chemistry more than anything- that’s why we sucked so bad on the road.
needs a back up big IMO depends on a few things cause I do think it can go on a playoff run for sure finish anywhere from 6-3 seed for sure(Especially since we don’t have arguably the player with the worst IQ in the league as the 6th man) as far as actually winning quite a few things would need to go our way
People heavily underestimating us.
Our starting unit is the best in the nba. The main problem last year was the bad bench (remember that we started with wiseman on the team, no GP2, post punch Poole)
It was so bad dray had to split his time with the bench unit to keep them from falling apart.
Nope, not as it is. Just too small. Let’s see who they fill in the blanks with.
Looking at the rest of the west? Fk nah lets be realistic here
Yes. If they focus super hard on defense.
Moodey and Kuminga need to step the f up (and Kerr needs to let them play) if we gonna win this year.
Same deal as last year but better chemistry. If the warriors avoid Milwaukee and the lakers in the playoffs (teams with considerable size advantage that they always match up poorly with) theyre fine assuming kuminga and moody make the jump. If those two come back and still aren’t ready, it’ll be a long year
losing ddv’s plug and play flexibility at 3 positions is rough, but we’re another big away from at least being competitive.
If CP can have a positive impact especially on the bench, JK ASCENDS, and everyone stays relatively healthy while staying in the top 6 we good but we need size/rim pressure to run pick n roll with CP for Lakers/Nuggets can’t be all shooting
A defensive big is needed, looneys a beast on boards, but an athletic shot blocker off the bench would be ideal.
With a healthy Steph Klay Dray GP2 and Loongod I never worry
damn we are small
We need a big.
As long as we can get Saric yea.
With improved chemistry no doubt. But they have to get the vibes right. You have Wiggs, Dray and GP2 as elite top tier defenders. Most of the other rotation guys are at least average or above average. Steph and Klay are the elite 3 point shooters. Cp3 will live in the midrange. You got Wiggins and Kuminga as your rim attackers.
Ball handling, play making and passing should be pretty top tier w SC30, CP3 and Dray out there.
While I think a floor spacing big is a must due to the Looney/ Dray spacing concerns and to pair with CP. I think JK could actually be an ideal PNR partner with CP. Looney will probably be another surprise guy who gets a ton of easy inside looks due to CP. Plus we’ve seen how Looney has improved finishing at the rim the past year or two.
All depends on the vibes tho. If Klay comes in with the “ I should of been top 75 let me show you” attitude then idk lol. Wiggins is coming into his mental and physical prime so I’m hoping he has a great season.
Also need Kerr to trust Moody and Kuminga. Imo the team needs youth and athleticism. Moody proved to be a pass able shooter in the playoffs. And we all know the potential is there w Kuminga.
Absolutely! Adding Saric will definitely help.
IMO, Saric and Mo Bamba. They can both play 4/5 and are 38-40% 3 pt. shooters. I also like Torrey Craig who is a solid defender.
Back up point guard is an issue but hopefully we can find a 2-way option after summer league (when we got Ty Jerome last year) or Quinones will step up.
We’re so small please we need size