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@gnilma was right! My Warriors mea culpa
362 sats \ 3 comments \ @grayruby 5 Apr Stacker_Sports
Stacker Sports resident basketball guru @gnilima told me I was way off base having the Warriors so low in my power rankings considering their surge since the trade for Jimmy Butler.
He was right. I was wrong.
If we are talking solely about who is playing the best and are most threatening come playoff time, 5 might be too low as well. I think you could make an argument the Warriors should be 3 but let's split the difference and say 4.
Someone else also told me of the Warriors recent greatness but I fail to recall who it was, so all credit goes to my fellow Canadians and basketball aficionado @gnilma!
I am still rooting for the Rockets!
Sats for all, GR
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77 sats \ 2 replies \ @gnilma 5 Apr
Self proclaimed basketball guru, nothing more than self proclaimed. Although I'm also the most humble stacker here on SN. Haha.
If you've watched their games, it shows. Jimmy fits right in and commands respect from teammates at the same time. Being a veteran, he also understands that this is Steph's team and he is only there to aid Steph drive his bus. Jimmy's ability to draw fouls, to slow the game down, allowing Steph to rest in game is golden for the dubs. I highly underestimated Jimmy's potential impact to the dubs when the trade got announced, but understood as soon as I saw them play for a few games. Remember, playoff Jimmy is probably still a thing.
The Warriors look very scary and probably no team wants to see them in the playoffs. That said, a 4/5 Lakers/Warriors matchup will be must see TV. Let's see how the wild west shape up. Might come down to the final game to have the matchups set.
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61 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 6 Apr
The foul drawing ability is supercharged alongside Steph, because he keeps the defenses so panicked. Jimmy eats panicky defenders for breakfast.
I mentioned it a while ago, but this is the same core offensive system that Jimmy started with in Chicago, so he understands all the cuts and screens and off-ball patterns. Add in that he's one of the smartest and most selfless players and you've got a really dangerous combination.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 5 Apr
Thankfully the west is wild otherwise there would be no reason to watch the last couple weeks.
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