How far can the Curry-Kuminga duo take the Warriors? | NBA Countdown
On 60% shooting recently so really it’s always been Stephen Clay right it’s been the Splash Brothers It’s been Stephen KD or maybe with a little bit of side of Dre but it’s kind of an interesting thought exercise now Stephen A who is the second best player for the Golden
State Warriors well the second best player is Jonathan kaminga right now as far as I’m concerned but this the the the key player outside of Steph Curry is going to be Klay Thompson because as he goes the Warriors go to some degree outside of Steph Curry because of his
Struggles 17 points per game this year the lowest of his career 41.7% shooting the lowest of his career we’re talking about one of the greatest Shooters we have ever seen in the history of basketball literally only having about five guys who are shooting worse than him with a minimum of 500 field goal
Attempts this season that’s Jordan P that’s ma stru that’s Fred Van vet that’s Jaylen green and that’s Jordan Clarkson I never ever ever in my wildest dreams would have thought I’ve reached a point where I’m looking at Klay Thompson and associating him with anything bad when it comes to shooting the basketball
But that’s where we are right now as he if he improves with the way kaminga is looking with the way Steph’s looking with the way Draymond is looking at how they look defensively outscoring teams 13 points better when Draymond Green is on the court defense I’m telling you
Right now if Klay Thompson gets going look out for the Golden State Warriors but we haven’t seen it let’s let our steam have the have the last word this man this man picked the word in 22 that he he’s he knows he he he might be the
Only guy in 22 to pick the warriors with the championship so he’s allowed to have his time but but look I I think that’s all perfect Draymond Green since he’s been back the Warriors third in offensive efficiency fifth in defense that’s a mark of a very good team yeah
Kaminga stepping it up like you said mikica 60% from the field last 12 games 45% from three he’s been their second best offensive player Wiggins was that in 22 can kaminga be that in 24 I don’t think Klay is going to keep shooting like he has he’s too good a shooter to
Stay like you mentioned the worst numbers of his career you watch him shoot in warm up this is not a guy that should be shooting 41% from the floor that just not doesn’t make any sense but he is he’s got to find his way out of it the Warriors are playing the best
Basketball of their season right now Draymond Green coming back has unlocked that Wiggins kaminga combination that was not working at all Steph Curry’s been Steph Curry um and they’re coming together they didn’t do a lot at the deadline I don’t think they needed to do a lot pjsk is playing great need more
From Wiggins need more from clay but tonight they’re playing a real team the Phoenix Suns are playing the best basketball of their season so far too so I wish I could be at this game this game’s like 15 minutes from my house and I can’t go but anyways I get to watch it
LA traffic took you the wrong way Draymond Green is the second most important player on the team okay he may not be the second best he he’s certainly the second most important Steph Curry Draymond Green you mentioned all that defensively Bob just mentioned how he unlocked a combination of kaminga and
Wiggins Draymond Green I mean when draymond’s playing this well and we expect this from him defensively but he’s given him more again not five years ago Draymond Green offensively but but improved enough offensively that You’ got Draymond you’ve got kaminga the question is can you get what can you get
From Wiggins and Clay the rest of the day what can you get from them tonight to beat Phoenix the game each team actually needs so Bob Curry’s never had a kaminga really before someone who athletic can drive can be a paint presence we saw the other night SE Curry
Was the only player against the Brooklyn Nets to make a three it feels like fundamentally the way that they are playing has changed so if it is kaminga who you’re saying right is the second best player right now even if he’s not the most important second best how far
Can they go with that kaminga Curry Duo they had Durant who’s pretty who back tonight he did have Durant who checks all the boxes athletically everything um I don’t it’s fascinating for me watch kaminga come into His Z own I mean this is you you always like kaminga we’ve talked about
Kaminga years ago um I just in the play I just this will be a fascinating test for kaminga because some of these games the Warriors have played have not been against Great teams they’ve played well but this is a real test tonight I know he respects Durant he’s going to have to guard
Somebody great on the opposing team but the the the Ascension of kaminga gives this team a chance it really does you mentioned Draymond Green too I’ll say this 45% shooting from three is a very very big deal because we’re accustomed to seeing them make threes someone other
Than Steph Curry when you looked at Wiggins when you won the chip a couple of years ago Wiggins was doing a lot of things that we’re seeing kaminga doing now kaminga is younger more you know more athletic one could argue obviously playing with considerably more energy if
He can keep this up that offsets a lot of the negative stuff we thought about the Golden State Warriors in a way that they were trending suddenly you have to Halt that and now you pray Klay Thompson find yourself get it back and by the way
I don’t want to hear another damn word about Klay Thompson potentially being upset having reached an accord on the contract situation or whatever yeah when you go home that’s fine but when you’re on a basketball court actually bouncing dribbling running up and down the court I don’t I don’t believe for one second
Oh my God I’m depressed I don’t have my contract right now and that’s why I’m missing jump shots damn that damn that you can play this listen and Klay Thompson with these low numbers for him at least 25 teams would be happy with numbers like that this man could still
Play just’s go out there and play well and they might be happy with it next summer that could be a situation that we’re looking [Applause] [Applause] at
Stephen A. Smith, Malika Andrews, Michael Wilbon and Bob Myers discuss who the most important player on the Warriors is, behind Stephen Curry.
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37 Comments
Splash brother is no more we got Splash Kum today
For the 2023-24 season, Klay's contract is ~💲43.2M; I don't care about his contract, minutes, rotational positioning, or pending free agency; during the 2022 playoffs, he provided a significant impact {i.e. key shots at critical moments that shifted momentum} on winning the Memphis and Boston series; earlier this season, Kerr asked Klay to play in the front court and not only shoot, but set screens, pass, and relocate to create more synergy with the rest of the team; being reluctant to accede to the coaches request will get anybody benched; PERCEPTION: diminishing his value and negatively impacting winning ; the situation is his own doing! That's unfortunate!
I used to be called names and disrespected when i said that jordan poole better be moved before draymond. Now we sit here today, imagining the mess the warriors would be without Draymond
The 2nd best player is Kuminga, 3rd is Draymond, and Klay is the 1st most important player for the opposition and last for the Warriors.
A first round exit and that’s being nice. Extremely nice
With Wiggs at 2022 season level they could win again
Sad truth is.. klay is holding the team back from winning
SA changes his opinions every other day … Kuminga is playing great , Podz is a true asset he’s scrappy & quick plays smart , having GP back is great he’s a difference maker . If Klay can get out of his head then it’s a new day !! Having Dray on the court is pivotal for their success. And hey Nurk ? Nice try buddy but you still lost !!
That was a great game ! Both teams played well , a few crazy passes & turnovers it happens , but the joy of seeing that shot go in was bliss ! I never say never when it comes to the warriors , the more all these tv guys doubt them the better they play .
WHAAAT? BOB MEYER ON ESPN???
The way these Warriors teams are playing is scary. They finally click. I guess they needed all the drama to get here after all those championships. Wiggins is also looking different, as are Dray, JK, and the rookies. The only one falling behind is Klay. If that man bounces back. I like our chances.
Nah Klay is done – need Draymond and Wiggins to show up
And our bench
I wonder if Curry is going to hit a game winner tonight 🤭🤭🤭
With the most improved player Kuminga; the most pissed off player, Curry; the big connector, Dray; the little connector, Podz, and 2 way Wiggins, everybody else be playing for 2nd place…
Imagine if Quinones becomes consistent as a shooter, Klay will not be one we will have to rely on. It was nice seeing GP out there and BP is playing like a chip is on his shoulder.
The 7 x 7 duo will lead warriors to the playoffs!!
Draymond is more impo than Klay
SAS is full of s***! The second key player is Draymond. The third CLEARY is Kuminga! He's young, hungry, wildly athletic, attacks the rim & has been a 20pt scorer the last 10games. Something the GSW need desperately to assist Steph, not just w/point but also in another form of attack. Kla y needs to be traded in the worst way possible. I dont indulge in this Klay infatuation that everyone else does. Shoot is spotty @best, his decision-making has left the building, lift is gone, lateral mobility/quickness is gone, never developed a dribble so he's too one dimensional now. Its the ridiculous notion of trying to hold onto Klay of yester-year that has cost the GSW well over half a dozen games this year!
Second best player is still draymond. Kuminga is still great, but the difference in this team with and without draymond is insane.
As a Warriors fan, I think they're one good center away from being one of the best teams in the league. Their main weakness all season has been weak interior defense, especially in the 4th quarter. They could use a 7' shot blocker. Andrew Bogut and Javale McGee were underrated pieces on the 2010s Warriors.
Every time I see people write BP, I automatically think “Bingus Pingus”.”
Stephen A., I approve this suit setup
these guys delusional, Warriors ain't going nowhere this season, they will barely make the playoffs. Can't see them beating big teams like Denver, Minnesota, Lakers, Clippers. They better get Thaddeus Young in the buyout market.
"A side of Dray"? C'mon now. He's a main ingredient that glues all of their success together.
Kuminga is an absolute beast!
Draymond was critical in sealing the deal last night. The last few plays Draymond had high iq execution. Curry sealed the deal. Bradley Beal sold by going for the steal instead of contesting curry’s shot
It’s sad watching Klay struggle whilst the team is performing well
Curry sucks. Durant is better
Anyone here after seeing steph be clutch for the first time in forever?
Klay offense isn’t the problem. It’s wigs offense that’s bad.
Why tf CP, Klay & Dray still on the team? They make more than 80 Mill this season, and together they impact like a 20 Mill player…
lmao stephen a was sick about that bob myers line
Is anybody gonna put some respect on Brandin Podziemsk?
They not winning nothing y’all gotta chill
Anyone else still miss Jalen rose smh
They one just one game and they good Waaw cmon now they not even in the play in🤡
We have a muxture of young and old talent for which coach kerr must play his cards right in hopes for us to make the play in turnament at least .