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Quote from: Distinctin on August 27, 2023, 01:13:06 AM

Maybe Coach Steve Kerr has a plan. CP3 is a top 10 PG in my book, and Curry can't handle point duties all the time due to potential fatigue. Given Curry's skill at off-ball movement, he becomes an excellent target for CP3, who can consistently find opportunities for him to shoot.

I'm unclear about him being relegated to the 2nd unit, as he's a bona fide star player; he might contribute more as a starter, considering his abilities.

Anyway, let's find out together once the season starts.

Paul is undoubtedly one of the best point guards in NBA history, at least because he ranks third for assists. He is behind only Kidd and Stockton. So, I think it will be interesting to see how the Paul-Curry duo will perform in the upcoming season. Paul will most likely contribute to Curry, as well as Thompson, throwing more wide-open three-pointers.

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That might be the reason why it was rumored that the Warriors are thinking of acquiring Blake Griffin, as a substitute for Draymond as his experience is going to add some extra flavor on their defense and that's it. They already have enough firepower and so he's not really that needed to play as much as 10 minutes per game because the other players in the roster can also do that, if not, much greater than him as he is not the same Griffin anymore.

His contract with the Boston Celtics has expired because Blake Griffin only had a one-year contract last season and with the free agent status he now has that can make it easier for the Warriors to sign a contract with him, he is currently also a good and can be relied on by the Warriors despite only going to play for one season.
At his young age Blake Griffin had become a great star player and was recognized by the entire NBA team and over time he experienced injuries and decreased playing performance but he was still very enthusiastic when he last played with the Boston Celtics and you can say that at his age now Blake Griffin is still being one of the players that the Warriors are interested in as their complement and Blake Griffin can still play in a few minutes with his best performance.

But if you look at it, Warriors had like Draymond Green, Looney and their recent addition in Saric to play the big center position. Only Looney though plays that spot and so if they wanted to have another center, Blake might not be a good fit even if he will be sign for a one-year contract.

Warriors should get a real center, 7'0 just like what they had in the past in their championship team to make it a complete roster. If I'm not mistaken, there are still a lot of good centers around that they can choose from, not a wash up player like Blake Griffin (no offense to his fans).

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Quote from: freedomgo on August 26, 2023, 10:49:03 AM

That might be the reason why it was rumored that the Warriors are thinking of acquiring Blake Griffin, as a substitute for Draymond as his experience is going to add some extra flavor on their defense and that's it. They already have enough firepower and so he's not really that needed to play as much as 10 minutes per game because the other players in the roster can also do that, if not, much greater than him as he is not the same Griffin anymore.

His contract with the Boston Celtics has expired because Blake Griffin only had a one-year contract last season and with the free agent status he now has that can make it easier for the Warriors to sign a contract with him, he is currently also a good and can be relied on by the Warriors despite only going to play for one season.
At his young age Blake Griffin had become a great star player and was recognized by the entire NBA team and over time he experienced injuries and decreased playing performance but he was still very enthusiastic when he last played with the Boston Celtics and you can say that at his age now Blake Griffin is still being one of the players that the Warriors are interested in as their complement and Blake Griffin can still play in a few minutes with his best performance.

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Secondly, CP3 is still not a smart choice if you ask me, you should not get him as a second unit leader, he was a great player all up until this season and suddenly this season he will be a bench player? You have Curry there, you can't make them both play together all that frequently, so what's going to happen? It is going to be a tough deal and lets see what happens but I think both CP3 and Blake Griffin situation is a weird one and should not be considered good additions.

I think he will be in the second unit for the Warriors, maybe coming off the bench to give relieved to Curry. Maybe they can play both at the same time. But for Griffin, it's not going to be good for him, it's a far stretch if he will be given like 10 minutes to play every game by Steve Kerr.

Maybe Coach Steve Kerr has a plan. CP3 is a top 10 PG in my book, and Curry can't handle point duties all the time due to potential fatigue. Given Curry's skill at off-ball movement, he becomes an excellent target for CP3, who can consistently find opportunities for him to shoot.

I'm unclear about him being relegated to the 2nd unit, as he's a bona fide star player; he might contribute more as a starter, considering his abilities.

Anyway, let's find out together once the season starts.

He can still play as starter depends on how coach Kerr will design the play. I think Klay can give that spot and bring both Curry and CP3 to the starting unit.

Or maybe they have a good plan of placing CP3 in the second squad to bring good command while
Curry is resting, we don't know what's the plan is but for sure they already building and developing
chemistries to make sure that they are well prepared when the upcoming season starts.

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Secondly, CP3 is still not a smart choice if you ask me, you should not get him as a second unit leader, he was a great player all up until this season and suddenly this season he will be a bench player? You have Curry there, you can't make them both play together all that frequently, so what's going to happen? It is going to be a tough deal and lets see what happens but I think both CP3 and Blake Griffin situation is a weird one and should not be considered good additions.

I think he will be in the second unit for the Warriors, maybe coming off the bench to give relieved to Curry. Maybe they can play both at the same time. But for Griffin, it's not going to be good for him, it's a far stretch if he will be given like 10 minutes to play every game by Steve Kerr.

Maybe Coach Steve Kerr has a plan. CP3 is a top 10 PG in my book, and Curry can't handle point duties all the time due to potential fatigue. Given Curry's skill at off-ball movement, he becomes an excellent target for CP3, who can consistently find opportunities for him to shoot.

I'm unclear about him being relegated to the 2nd unit, as he's a bona fide star player; he might contribute more as a starter, considering his abilities.

Anyway, let's find out together once the season starts.

I don’t think anyone is going to complain if he is brought in as a back up. He is definitely going to be a very good backup. But if he is brought in as a main player, whom the team is going to have to rely on a lot, I think that’s when problems will start. He is definitely getting a lot older and he is not going to avoid as much performance as the team is going to expect from him. He was definitely a great player, but it is also not going to be unfair to assume that he is not the player that he was in the past. If the team is not expecting too much from him, I don’t think they are going to be in any kind of trouble. But if the team is asking for a lot from him, I think problems will start.

Even if he is a backup, I don't think he will be suited for the Warriors style of play. I mean when he did play with the Nets, he was seldom used as a backup as well, even as a Celtics.

So for me, it's a bad choice for the Warriors, they should at least get a legitimate center out there, a lot actually in the field that could still be available at a veteran minimum.

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Quote from: Distinctin on August 27, 2023, 01:13:06 AM

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Secondly, CP3 is still not a smart choice if you ask me, you should not get him as a second unit leader, he was a great player all up until this season and suddenly this season he will be a bench player? You have Curry there, you can't make them both play together all that frequently, so what's going to happen? It is going to be a tough deal and lets see what happens but I think both CP3 and Blake Griffin situation is a weird one and should not be considered good additions.

I think he will be in the second unit for the Warriors, maybe coming off the bench to give relieved to Curry. Maybe they can play both at the same time. But for Griffin, it's not going to be good for him, it's a far stretch if he will be given like 10 minutes to play every game by Steve Kerr.

Maybe Coach Steve Kerr has a plan. CP3 is a top 10 PG in my book, and Curry can't handle point duties all the time due to potential fatigue. Given Curry's skill at off-ball movement, he becomes an excellent target for CP3, who can consistently find opportunities for him to shoot.

I'm unclear about him being relegated to the 2nd unit, as he's a bona fide star player; he might contribute more as a starter, considering his abilities.

Anyway, let's find out together once the season starts.

I don’t think anyone is going to complain if he is brought in as a back up. He is definitely going to be a very good backup. But if he is brought in as a main player, whom the team is going to have to rely on a lot, I think that’s when problems will start. He is definitely getting a lot older and he is not going to avoid as much performance as the team is going to expect from him. He was definitely a great player, but it is also not going to be unfair to assume that he is not the player that he was in the past. If the team is not expecting too much from him, I don’t think they are going to be in any kind of trouble. But if the team is asking for a lot from him, I think problems will start.

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Quote from: Dave1 on August 26, 2023, 11:31:50 PM

Quote from: beerlover on August 26, 2023, 03:16:06 PM

Secondly, CP3 is still not a smart choice if you ask me, you should not get him as a second unit leader, he was a great player all up until this season and suddenly this season he will be a bench player? You have Curry there, you can't make them both play together all that frequently, so what's going to happen? It is going to be a tough deal and lets see what happens but I think both CP3 and Blake Griffin situation is a weird one and should not be considered good additions.

I think he will be in the second unit for the Warriors, maybe coming off the bench to give relieved to Curry. Maybe they can play both at the same time. But for Griffin, it's not going to be good for him, it's a far stretch if he will be given like 10 minutes to play every game by Steve Kerr.

Maybe Coach Steve Kerr has a plan. CP3 is a top 10 PG in my book, and Curry can't handle point duties all the time due to potential fatigue. Given Curry's skill at off-ball movement, he becomes an excellent target for CP3, who can consistently find opportunities for him to shoot.

I'm unclear about him being relegated to the 2nd unit, as he's a bona fide star player; he might contribute more as a starter, considering his abilities.

Anyway, let's find out together once the season starts.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

I am not sure if it makes sense. First of all we all know they are not lob city anymore, Blake Griffin doesn't dunk like that anymore at all, they are nowhere near that level anymore, he shoots most of the time and hasn't been that great for a long time.

Yes, and he developed this kind of 3 point shooting when he was traded to Detroit, he was very effective then, but he lost his jumping ability that he is known for during his prime. But he was a beauty to watch when he was in Clippers as he posterized a lot players back then.

Quote from: beerlover on August 26, 2023, 03:16:06 PM

Secondly, CP3 is still not a smart choice if you ask me, you should not get him as a second unit leader, he was a great player all up until this season and suddenly this season he will be a bench player? You have Curry there, you can't make them both play together all that frequently, so what's going to happen? It is going to be a tough deal and lets see what happens but I think both CP3 and Blake Griffin situation is a weird one and should not be considered good additions.

I think he will be in the second unit for the Warriors, maybe coming off the bench to give relieved to Curry. Maybe they can play both at the same time. But for Griffin, it's not going to be good for him, it's a far stretch if he will be given like 10 minutes to play every game by Steve Kerr.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 12:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

I am not sure if it makes sense. First of all we all know they are not lob city anymore, Blake Griffin doesn't dunk like that anymore at all, they are nowhere near that level anymore, he shoots most of the time and hasn't been that great for a long time.

Secondly, CP3 is still not a smart choice if you ask me, you should not get him as a second unit leader, he was a great player all up until this season and suddenly this season he will be a bench player? You have Curry there, you can't make them both play together all that frequently, so what's going to happen? It is going to be a tough deal and lets see what happens but I think both CP3 and Blake Griffin situation is a weird one and should not be considered good additions.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

I think that there is still a chance for him to work some things out mainly now that he's already in GSW where Steve Kerr is known to unleash their player's full potential, I know that Griffin's highlights being a scoring machine was already done but I still think that he can do more this time compared to what he had done in the past two seasons where his shadows aren't that exposed in the mentioned teams.

I also see that way, playing with the Warriors might awake his old self, and with CP3 where he's more familiar playing with,
chances that the old plays will be used between them.

Though we all know that both are no longer at their primes and chances to win a ring might happen if they will perform their best with the Warriors.

We can't conclude till we see them doing the usual task and add up in filling Warriors missing spice.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 12:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

Blake would play max 10 minutes on this squad and be there for a veteran presence. His days dominating the pain and being agile enough to play down low are over. Golden state still lives and dies with the splash Brothers. Everything else is gravy. Interested to see how the inclusion of cp3 helps with floor spacing for klay.

I'm not sure though if his veteran presence is needed there. I mean we have the big 3 of Warriors, bringing 4 titles in them. And add to the equation, CP3 then you have a lot of experience in that squad that I doubt that you can fell the veterance presence of one Blake Griffin.

If they wanted him to the Warriors, he will have to come from the bench and provided relived for Draymond to play tough defense and to Looney too and get those defensive and offensive rebounds. But he is way out of his prime already so I don't think it's a good idea for the Warriors to acquire him even for a veteran minimum, just saying.

That might be the reason why it was rumored that the Warriors are thinking of acquiring Blake Griffin, as a substitute for Draymond as his experience is going to add some extra flavor on their defense and that's it. They already have enough firepower and so he's not really that needed to play as much as 10 minutes per game because the other players in the roster can also do that, if not, much greater than him as he is not the same Griffin anymore.

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Quote from: Sanitough on August 26, 2023, 02:53:40 AM

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Yep, Blake Griffin has been out of the prime of his career for a long time due to multiple injuries. However, I think that's not the only reason his performance has dropped significantly. If you check his stats, you'll notice that the Nets and Celtics severely limited his playing time and used him as a center instead of a power forward. I believe Griffin can probably still average much more than 4 points per game, but I'm not sure the Warriors will give him enough playing time to do that.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Indeed, Blake Griffin was a beast during his prime but he is nowhere near in that shape. His contributions on the court in the last few years were nothing significant. It's more about building team chemistry and mentorship in the team.

Anyway, I am not really hyped about the Warriors this coming season. Although I admit that they will always remain a dark horse knowing how deep their championship experiences are. We'll see if CP3 can turn back a few years of his game since this might be his last chance of getting a ring.

Certainly, CP3 cannot waste this opportunity to win a championship, as his performance here could significantly impact his future prospects. If he doesn't perform well, he might face challenges in finding a team willing to sign him, especially considering he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The team (Warriors) traded a young and promising player for an older and experienced player; it remains to be seen whether this trade will yield positive results.

I bet some of us here are saying that the trade wasn't worth it knowing that the Warriors are already good but their hands are tied on that point because if it weren't, Jordan Poole could've been wearing the same jersey and that specific trade did not happen. I mean, it was a just a bad season for the whole team and it's like they needed to have somebody to blame. J. Poole was already showing some signs of improvement that is undeniable but I don't know what happened to him specially in the post season where he could have been an asset to the team, instead, he became a liability.

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Quote from: Sanitough on August 26, 2023, 02:53:40 AM

Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 12:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

I think that there is still a chance for him to work some things out mainly now that he's already in GSW where Steve Kerr is known to unleash their player's full potential, I know that Griffin's highlights being a scoring machine was already done but I still think that he can do more this time compared to what he had done in the past two seasons where his shadows aren't that exposed in the mentioned teams.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 12:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

Blake would play max 10 minutes on this squad and be there for a veteran presence. His days dominating the pain and being agile enough to play down low are over. Golden state still lives and dies with the splash Brothers. Everything else is gravy. Interested to see how the inclusion of cp3 helps with floor spacing for klay.

I'm not sure though if his veteran presence is needed there. I mean we have the big 3 of Warriors, bringing 4 titles in them. And add to the equation, CP3 then you have a lot of experience in that squad that I doubt that you can fell the veterance presence of one Blake Griffin.

If they wanted him to the Warriors, he will have to come from the bench and provided relived for Draymond to play tough defense and to Looney too and get those defensive and offensive rebounds. But he is way out of his prime already so I don't think it's a good idea for the Warriors to acquire him even for a veteran minimum, just saying.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 12:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

Blake would play max 10 minutes on this squad and be there for a veteran presence. His days dominating the pain and being agile enough to play down low are over. Golden state still lives and dies with the splash Brothers. Everything else is gravy. Interested to see how the inclusion of cp3 helps with floor spacing for klay.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 12:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

I think this is a decent move. Not something extraordinary and also not something bad as well. And he is definitely no longer in his prime for sure. To be honest, very few players are actually able to perform as their prime days at the age of 34. So yes definitely the expectation is going to be high from him. But still, I think people are going to be very happy with him if his performance is just above average. It probably doesn’t have to be something incredible.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 12:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Indeed, Blake Griffin was a beast during his prime but he is nowhere near in that shape. His contributions on the court in the last few years were nothing significant. It's more about building team chemistry and mentorship in the team.

Anyway, I am not really hyped about the Warriors this coming season. Although I admit that they will always remain a dark horse knowing how deep their championship experiences are. We'll see if CP3 can turn back a few years of his game since this might be his last chance of getting a ring.

Certainly, CP3 cannot waste this opportunity to win a championship, as his performance here could significantly impact his future prospects. If he doesn't perform well, he might face challenges in finding a team willing to sign him, especially considering he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The team (Warriors) traded a young and promising player for an older and experienced player; it remains to be seen whether this trade will yield positive results.

Right and we have been saying that it could be a bad move from the Warriors trading a younger Jordan Poole to CP3. But we will have to see if that risk is worth taking or not. And maybe after this so many years, this is what CP3 needed, a team like the Warriors who has so many experienced as they've won already and so with that, it's more on the side of CP3 to really perform because this could be his last chance to win a ring before that injury appears again and he can no longer play like he used to be.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 24, 2023, 06:05:28 PM

New York Times is reporting a quote from Giannis Antetokounmpo where he alludes to signing with a new team for the first time ever. Definitely trouble for the Bucks. He’s going to play for them this year, but to me it sounds like he’s preparing them for a departure after the season. If he goes to the Warriors and pairs with Curry, it will be the greatest team ever built.

Like whutt? This is surprising if the report of the New York Times is accurate at all. Giannis is like the face and mascot of the Bucks and if they're going to let this happen, aside from Warriors. Are there teams where he's rumored to transfer? I'm sure that most times are going to be quick in acquiring him but this isn't going to be easy as the contract that they have to offer should be convincing and also is still in their budget before they get to the cap.

Quote from: Viscore on August 26, 2023, 05:52:50 AM

Certainly, CP3 cannot waste this opportunity to win a championship, as his performance here could significantly impact his future prospects. If he doesn't perform well, he might face challenges in finding a team willing to sign him, especially considering he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The team (Warriors) traded a young and promising player for an older and experienced player; it remains to be seen whether this trade will yield positive results.

I've just seen a video of him and their Team USA squad together with Kobe, I think that was Olympics 2008 and this is all that he needed to have, an NBA ring.

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