GSW·2012-13| WEEK 6: Dec 2- 8, 2012 + Player Profiles

[john26]

Wanna see how Melo does in GS.

[kibaxx7]

Go for it

[Clutch]

Melo's 32 pts, 13 rebs last night vs the previously undefeated Lakers made him my new RL hero (and high-pri target as far as this dynasty )

[megarover]

Dont give up your entire team for him but if you can snatch him up. My 2nd favorite player behind Kobe.

[Andrew]

If you can work out a deal that won't gut your roster, I too say go for it.

[Valor]

If you can work out a deal that won't gut your roster, I too say go for it.

That

and damn, my beloved Bulls are 4-11

[maksie]

yeah i'll say go for it too,Melo should be nice addition to your roster

[Martti.]

As long as you keep Curry.

[Clutch]

thx for comments guys; i'm pretty sure i want to nab Melo somehow but for now just waiting on 'Buike to get healthy again as he'll likely be part of the trade package... i think...

[Clutch]

Week 6: December 2 - 8, 2012


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3rd-year forward Chuck Warren got his first start of the season filling in for injured Kelenna Azubuike and finished a solid night with 19 pts, 5 reb and 2 stls… Warren had a chance to win the game in regulation but had his shot attempt blocked by Kirilenko which sent Golden State into their second consecutive OT contest… ultimately Steph Curry helped the Warriors pull away in overtime with solid FT shooting going 6-6 in the extra period… Curry finished tied with Utah's Paul Millsap for game-highs of 34 pts a piece.



The Warriors steam-rolled the world champion Lakers for the 3rd-time this season, once again relying on an explosive start and gritty defense… the blowout marks the first time in league history a defending champion has lost by 20 or more to the same team the season following a title… LA took nearly 20 fewer shot attempts while the Warriors racked up three times as many steals which led to easy fast-breaks… OJ Mayo and Stephen Curry led the way combining for 40 pts and dishing 4 ast each while LA's only bright point was Pau Gasol's flawless 12-12 shooting performance and game-high 29 pts.



Yao Ming erupted with a season-high 49 pts to mar the Warriors otherwise terrific week and overshadow Andris Biedrins' amazing night… the wiry Latvian went off for a team-high 24 pts, a perfect 12-12 from the field but could do little to contain the Chinese juggernaut… point guards struggled as Steph Curry shot a horrendous 3-16 from the field for 8 pts against one-time Warrior Delonte West who took things to an abominable level at 0-6 on the night… luckily for the Rockets ex-Warrior Monta Ellis was also on fire with Ming to the tune of 30 pts… forward Chuck Warren finished a career-high 23 points for Golden State, who also received a big 21 pt, 4 ast contribution off the pine from rookie Ayana Edney. Incidentally, watching Yao GO OFF really made me miss the days of my Rockets dynasty *sigh*

GAME PHOTOS

Chuck Warren finished his debut start with decent numbers and this nice slam | Millsap powered his way to a game-high 34

Kobe finished strong here but seemed apathetic otherwise | coach Jackson was visibly disgusted and refused to even sit among his players

Yao: King of Beasts on this night | Edney says, "THAT JUST AINT RIGHT!" before Ming's atomic, volleyball swat

Warren had a career-high 23 and was pretty stoked about it | Rudy Fernandez congratulates Biedrins for his flawless game despite the loss

CURRENT RECORD: 12-8

Week 7 Preview

[Axel The Great]

Damn, 49 points is a career high for Yao. Other than the loss to my Rockets, that was a beast week, especially the third spanking of the Lakers.

[rise]

Biedrins's 12-12 must've been pretty wild. As is Yao's 49-18!

[megarover]

I bet the Lakers dont want to play you in the playoffs

[Lamrock]

Solid week. Yao went off for your former dynasty team, but all in all, you're doing pretty well.

[Andrew]

Awesome stat line for Yao, hot shooting by Ellis as well. Does Chuck Warren have a nickname yet?

[Clutch]

Damn, 49 points is a career high for Yao. Other than the loss to my Rockets, that was a beast week, especially the third spanking of the Lakers.

really? i didn't check but that's cool! well, aside from the fact Yao's career high came at out expense ;

Biedrins's 12-12 must've been pretty wild. As is Yao's 49-18!

what's crazy is that Yao was having such a dominant game i really didn't notice how well Beans was doing at the time;

I bet the Lakers dont want to play you in the playoffs

LA better not face us otherwise i'm confident we'd break out our beat-down broom sticks and sweep them 4-0

Solid week. Yao went off for your former dynasty team, but all in all, you're doing pretty well.

Made me miss Phil Jackson running the Yao/McGrady show and being teamed with guys like Deron Williams, as well as fictitious opponents like Utah's rookie sensation PG Sergei Tankosic but yeah, my Warriors are doing alright;

Awesome stat line for Yao, hot shooting by Ellis as well. Does Chuck Warren have a nickname yet?

haha no nickname for Warren yet but i'll give a little more info on him shortly and leave it up to you guys to decide

[rise]

LA better not face us otherwise i'm confident we'd break out our beat-down broom sticks and sweep them 4-0

OK, Now I really want to see you face the Lakers!

[Clutch]

LA better not face us otherwise i'm confident we'd break out our beat-down broom sticks and sweep them 4-0

OK, Now I really want to see you face the Lakers!

it's no coincidence Finals MVP Ron Artest now has LeBron & the Cavs close to the top of the Eastern standings while Kobe's Fakers are struggling just to stay within range of the 8th spot even after trading for Gerald Wallace - we aint scared and will take on LA anyday!

[kibaxx7]

"coach Jackson was visibly disgusted and refused to even sit among his players" Great win, sucks that Yao explosion.

[Andrew]

haha no nickname for Warren yet but i'll give a little more info on him shortly and leave it up to you guys to decide

My pitch is "Rabbit", a play on rabbit warren and the notion he has "hops".

[Clutch]

"coach Jackson was visibly disgusted and refused to even sit among his players" Great win, sucks that Yao explosion.

guess Yao was still bitter i never won him, T-Mac & Phil a title

haha no nickname for Warren yet but i'll give a little more info on him shortly and leave it up to you guys to decide

My pitch is "Rabbit", a play on rabbit warren and the notion he has "hops".

rabbit warren lol... clever although you may wish to reconsider/re-submit after you read below; Edney may need one too I think

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Player Profiles: Warren & Edney



Chuck Warren
Age: 24
Number: 21
Position: SF-PF
School: Louisville
Drafted 16th overall in 2010 by New Jersey
Birth Place: Hibbing, MN

OVRL: 74 | Ht: 6' 10" | Wt: 227 lbs | Yrs Pro: 2

FG 72 | 3PT 60 | FT 78 | Dunk 51 | Stl 46 | Blk 38 | Off Reb 43 | Def Reb 52 | Pass 31 | Off Aware 86 | Def Aware 91 | Spd 72 | Qck 77 | Jump 40 | Drib 59 | Str 56 | Hardy 42 | Sta 90 | Ins. Scr 68

AJ's Evaluation:

Forward Chuck Warren has been a long-time favorite of GM Larry Riley, who followed Warren closely since his Louisville days where he was described by many scouts and analysts as a, "special kid." We've kept tabs on Warren's progress since his being drafted 16th-overall by New Jersey two seasons ago; but unfortunately, there wasn't much info to go by since he saw very little playing time behind Josh Childress, Bobby Simons and Shawne Williams. Nevertheless, Riley stayed persistent it would be worth our effort to pursue Warren if the opportunity presented itself and so far I'm glad we did.

By appearances, Warren easily gets lost among the NBA's crowd of flamboyant egoists and chest-thumping physical specimens full of bravado whom he pales in comparison to. He stands a lean 6'10" 227 lbs. and lacks the natural athleticism, power or explosiveness of many of his physically superior peers. A meek, unassuming demeanor makes him seem all the more average, if not utterly underwhelming; no surprise he's remained a relative unknown in the league so far.

But what Warren lacks in the physical he greatly makes up for in the mental. His basketball I.Q. is simply phenomenal, especially for his age, and I've not seen a player with his level of comprehension and learning capacity, his ability to 'think' the game since, well, another fundamentally-sound forward by the name of Tim Duncan.

Like Duncan, Warren is a hard-working, tireless automaton with the uncanny knack of being in the right place at the right time on both ends of the court. Where other players have difficult times staying focused or awake during play discussions or have difficulties visualizing or remembering sets and rotations, Warren absorbs knowledge like a sponge. Warren knows he can't overpower opponents physically; so his game is to outwit them, getting in good position to rebound or score, playing solid defense, making the right play.

A few times I've seen Warren struggling simply because his mind races faster than his body can keep up with. But if his physical skills can improve and catch up to his mental game, he's going to be a terrific player for years to come. I'm not saying Chuck Warren will become the next Tim Duncan, but the potential is there to be an impact player and only he can say how far he'll take it.




Ayana Edney
Age: 22
Number: 11
Position: SG-PG
School: Duquesne
Drafted 19th overall in 2012 by CLE
Birth Place: Tripp, SD

OVRL: 71 | Ht: 6' 2" | Wt: 190 lbs | Yrs Pro: R

FG 85 | 3PT 92 | FT 78 | Dunk 10 | Stl 68 | Blk 6 | Off Reb 29 | Def Reb 24 | Pass 73 | Off Aware 61 | Def Aware 61 | Spd 80 | Qck 81 | Jump 47 | Drib 77 | Str 35 | Hardy 45 | Sta 73 | Ins. Scr 65

AJ's Evaluation:

As I've said before, I feel Ayana Edney's skill set is already equal if not superior to his journeyman father, Tyus, in his prime. His father was a skilled point guard who peaked early in his pro career playing several seasons in the NBA as well as Euroleague during the mid 90s and into the new millennium. Tyus retired from play to become director of men's basketball operations at UCLA in August of 2010 and despite his pro days, will probably most be remembered for his game-winning shot for the Bruins in the 2nd Round of the 1995 NCAA Men's Championship, one of the most famous plays in Tournament history.

Entering the NBA, Ayana chose to wear the #11 as tribute to his father, and while both shared a competitive nature, that’s about where comparisons end.

The senior Edney possessed greater top-end speed and quickness but being relatively small in stature at 5' 10" with only a mediocre jumpshot, he looked primarily to pass first and struggled to defend bigger guards. In contrast, Ayana stands 4 inches taller than his father, can create shots for himself as well as his teammates and is a solid defender.

Ayana possesses far superior accuracy and range, something Tyus never quite developed as a pro. Already Ayana's shooting stroke is one of the purest on our team and I've seen him win 3-point shootouts against our best, including Steph Curry and Anthony Morrow. For a rookie Edney exudes a controlled confidence about his game and has embraced the challenges of learning the point position with enthusiasm.

So far Ayana's averaging roughly 10 points, 2 assists, 1 steal per game in just over 12 minutes a game off the bench and has been a factor in our team's early success. Steph has taken the rook under his wing and so far he's proving to be a good learner capable of picking up the nuances of NBA the game.

Ayana is a work-in-progress and still has a way to go from becoming an elite guard in the NBA. But if he continues to put in the daily hard work and stays willing to learn, Edney's ceiling remains sky high.

[megarover]

Maybe the Brain?

[Clutch]

Maybe the Brain?

lol not bad man; will keep it open to more suggestions for now

[Andrew]

Yeah, I see what you mean; no hops. I'd still suggest it for the play on "rabbit warren" though.

[TheMC5]

I can't believe this is still going. I just read the whole thing from where you said this was being shelved, and though there's too much too comment on individually, let me just say that you've done an excellent job, my friend, excellent. This is on par with your Houston dynasty (the high-water mark for dynasties/associations in my books). Kudos, man. Keep it up.