[b]@ Grizzlies:[/b] W
[b]Vs. Hornets:[/b] L
[b]East Player:[/b] LeBron James
[b]West Player:[/b] Kobe Bryant
[b]East Rookie:[/b] James Harden
[b]West Rookie:[/b] Ricky Rubio
[b]Nelliepoints Leaders:[/b]
1. Monta Ellis
2. Steve Nash
3. Stephen Jackson
The Warrior Zone wrote:|---THE WARRIOR ZONE---|
2008-09 Golden State Warriors Season In Review
Posted June 17, 2009, 7:29 PM - The Lakers have defeated the Orlando Magic in 6 games to win the 2009 NBA title, and so ends an aimless and disappointing season for the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors followed up the legendary "We Believe" playoff run with a solid 48 game season, but were unlucky to miss the playoffs. In the offseason, they lost franchise player Baron Davis to the Clippers, and overcompensated by signing Corey Maggette to a big deal for no apparent reason, and trading big man Al Harrington for Jamal "crawful" Crawford for no apparent reason. A subsequent moped accident to 66 million dollar man Monta Ellis equals an atrocious 29 win season.
The lone bright spot of the season: Anthony Randolph. This young man has made the Warriors missing the playoffs in 2008 a good thing. Randolph has averaged 7.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17.9 minutes per game (that's 15.9 and 13.7 Per 36). He hasn't had the consistency of a star, but after moving out of Nellie's doghouse, has shown an extremely high ceiling, and made the all-rookie second team. He better fucking start next season.
Some games the Warriors would look like contenders, and then lose by 30 the next game. The flaws of Nellieball are starting to show, but with a healthy roster, this team looks to have the talent to make a playoff run. However, while some things have worked this year, others have not. Jamal Crawford somehow manages to be a defensive liability for a Don Nelson-coached squad. Monta Ellis is too dumb to be a point guard, and Marcus Williams and C.J. Disaster are not the answer. (and if the Warriors acquire The Answer... well then I quit.)
On the bright side, we have the #5 pick in a Point Guard-heavy draft, and have some good disposable talent. Unfortunately, we're the Warriors. As long as Chris Cohan is our owner, we will suck.
2008-09 Golden State Warriors Roster
C - Andris Biedrins
PF - Stephen Jackson
SF - Kelenna Azubuike
SG - Jamal Crawford
PG - Monta Ellis
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Corey Maggette
CJ Watson
Ronnie Turiaf
Marcus Williams
Brandan Wright
Anthony Morrow
Rob Kurz
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Demarcus Nelson
Jermareo Davidson
Final Standings - Western Conference
1. Lakers 60-22
2. Spurs 56-26
3. Blazers 50-32
4. Jazz 49-33
5. Mavericks 48-34
6. Nuggets 47-35
7. Rockets 46-36
8. Hornets 44-38
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Kings 36-46
Timberwolves 33-49
Thunder 32-50
Suns 32-50
Warriors 29-53
Grizzlies 28-54
Clippers 23-59
Final Standings - Eastern Conference
1. Celtics 59-23
2. Cavaliers 55-27
3. Magic 53-29
4. Bulls 47-35
5. Nets 46-36
6, 76ers 43-39
7. Pacers 42-40
8. Heat 40-42
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Raptors 38-44
Knicks 36-46
Bucks 35-47
Bobcats 35-47
Pistons 34-48
Hawks 33-49
Wizards 21-61
2009 NBA Awards
MVP: LeBron James (CLE): 29.2/8.3/7.5
ROY: Derrick Rose (CHI): 16.9/5.3/6.2
6th Man: Mike Miller (MIN): 10.9/4.7/4.6
DPOY: Dwight Howard (ORL): 21.2/12.0/2.9 blocks
MIP: Aaron Brooks (HOU): 14.9/2.5/6.3
ALL-NBA First Team: Paul/Kobe/James/Nowitzki/Howard
ALL-NBA Second Team: Billups/Wade/Durant/Gasol/Yao
ALL-NBA Third Team: Harris/Roy/Garnett/Duncan/O'Neal
ALL-DEF First Team: Paul/Wade/James/Jefferson/Howard
ALL-DEF Second Team: Rondo/Bryant/Battier/Duncan/Chandler
ALL-ROOKIE First Team: Rose/Mayo/Beasley/Love/Lopez
ALL-ROOKIE Second Team: Westbrook/Gordon/Fernandez/Randolph/Gasol
Coach Of The Year: Phil Jackson (Lakers: 60-22)
Executive Of The Year: Kevin Pritchard (Blazers: 50-32)
2009 NBA Playoffs
First Round
Lakers 4-2 Hornets
Jazz 3-4 Mavericks
Blazers 4-1 Nuggets
Spurs 2-4 Rockets
Celtics 4-2 Heat
Bulls 0-4 Nets
Magic 4-2 76ers
Cavaliers 4-1 Pacers
Conference Semis
Lakers 4-3 Mavericks
Blazers 4-2 Rockets
Celtics 3-4 Nets
Cavaliers 2-4 Magic
Conference Finals
Lakers 4-3 Blazers
Magic 4-2 Nets
NBA Finals
Lakers 4-2 Magic
Finals MVP: Kobe Bryant
Draft Lottery Results
1. Clippers (2)
2. Grizzlies (3)
3. Suns (6)
4. Wizards (1)
5. Warriors (4)
6. Thunder (5)
7. Wolves (7)
8. Hawks (8)
9. Pistons (9)
10. Bucks (10)
11. Bobcats (11)
12. Knicks (12)
13. Kings (13)
14. Raptors (14)
Lamrock wrote:Thanks Valor. I think I'm going to start the association with some player workouts. The Warriors need a point guard and I have real draftees.
jonthefon wrote:Brandon Jennings or Jrue Holiday are probably the best options at PG at #7. Hell, I like Jeff Teague a lot but he might be a reach, but I think he'd be as fun as hell to play with (really explosive, developing three-point shot). Earl Clark too, but Anthony Randolph is going to be a beast.
Chris Cohan Sells Warriors to Charles Barkley
Oakland, CA; June 19, 2009 - In an ironic turn of events, former NBA superstar and Emmy-Award winning color commentator Charles Barkley has purchased the Golden State Warriors from businessman Chris Cohan. Barkley, 46, continually dissed the Warriors during their "We Believe" playoff run, and became one of the most hated figures in the Bay Area. Now replacing the perennially reviled Chris Cohan, Barkley could be the savior Warriors fans have been waiting fifteen years for.
Cohan purchased the Warriors in 1994. Golden State was coming off a 50 win season when he arrived, but have only made the postseason once in his fifteen year tenure. During the 2000 NBA All-Star game set in the Warriors' Oracle Arena, Cohan was booed at halftime. #1 Warriors blog "Golden State of Mind" consistently badmouths Cohan, as does #2 Warriors Blog, "The Warrior Zone".
Terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed. An official press conference has been scheduled to officially announce the transaction. The new ownership likely means the end of Chris Mullin as General Manager. The frontrunner for the position is likely Liam Washburn, former Atlanta Hawks GM. Barkley's ownership brings in a new era for the Golden State Warriors. It should be a very interesting year in the bay area.
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