Rethinking our roster in light of Finals small ball

[MTS]

The blueprint for winning a championship constantly changes. A few years ago, all the small-ball teams were getting their teeth kicked in once they reached the postseason. Last year's Spurs team didn't play small-ball, and they utterly dominated a team that is a lot stronger than this year's Cavaliers team.

As Hack alluded to earlier, the reason small ball is working for Golden State isn't because small ball is the ultimate blueprint for success - it's because they have the best shooter in NBA history running it.

 

[mellow]

In the shortest way of saying as possible...

The Warriors make small ball look successful because they have Steph Curry.


They also have a guy named Klay Thompson. But without Steph, Warriors aren't the same team. That lack of rebounding and physicality would catch up to Golden State in a hurry without Steph.

Watch how closely the defense face guards Thompson. Just the threat of him catching and shooting is enough to change the entire defense scheme. If it is a less prolific shooter the cavs would be able to drop off him a step or two for help defense. I think Thompson could thrive with many teams, and could thrive without curry. Im not certain the reverse is true for curry.

 

[MTS]

Watch how closely the defense face guards Thompson. Just the threat of him catching and shooting is enough to change the entire defense scheme. If it is a less prolific shooter the cavs would be able to drop off him a step or two for help defense. I think Thompson could thrive with many teams, and could thrive without curry. Im not certain the reverse is true for curry.

I disagree. Curry is a fantastic better ball-handler and finisher at the rim as well. Klay Thompson is kind of weak in both of those areas.

 

[Hotdog]

Watch how closely the defense face guards Thompson. Just the threat of him catching and shooting is enough to change the entire defense scheme. If it is a less prolific shooter the cavs would be able to drop off him a step or two for help defense. I think Thompson could thrive with many teams, and could thrive without curry. Im not certain the reverse is true for curry.

I'm not even sure what point you are trying make here.

 

[zman1527]

In the shortest way of saying as possible...

The Warriors make small ball look successful because they have Steph Curry.


They also have a guy named Klay Thompson. But without Steph, Warriors aren't the same team. That lack of rebounding and physicality would catch up to Golden State in a hurry without Steph.

I agree about Curry, just a unique talent. We are hoping Rudy is ours.

 

[mellow]

I'm not even sure what point you are trying make here.

IMO, Warriors could replace Steph, easier than replacing Thompson.

or the loss of Thompson would impact the Warriors more than the loss of Curry.

 

[NUMBERICA]

IMO, Warriors could replace Steph, easier than replacing Thompson.

or the loss of Thompson would impact the Warriors more than the loss of Curry.

You are ****ing high.

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

IMO, Warriors could replace Steph, easier than replacing Thompson.

or the loss of Thompson would impact the Warriors more than the loss of Curry.

I would be stunned if there is a single GM in the league who agrees with you. If there is, though, I hope that DL quickly identifies him as a trading partner.

 

[Hotdog]

IMO, Warriors could replace Steph, easier than replacing Thompson.

or the loss of Thompson would impact the Warriors more than the loss of Curry.

I know you are better than that Mellow. We all say stupid **** from time to time. I'll just let that go.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Would we still be saying small ball is the answer if the Cavs had Love and Irving? I can't remember a team in recent history winning with one guy carrying the whole team. Even Jordan had good support. The Cavs, because they have 3 max players, are extremely thin off the bench.

 

[zbone]

Don't forget the tide changed when refs started to hand out fouls for less contact from game 4 onwards. That changed everything in favour of more offensively focused team. That's your blue print for success. I wouldn't be surprised to see much less sensitivity in game 6.

 

[♪alt13]

IMO, Warriors could replace Steph, easier than replacing Thompson.

or the loss of Thompson would impact the Warriors more than the loss of Curry.

Yep Blatt should start double teaming Thompson instead of Curry. That would shut the warriors down. derp