KERR: PBJ, Wiggins, Jerome, Kuminga, Poole “pick-on”, NBA “top-end talent” (Luka/Jokic/Giannis)/pace
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QUOTES/NOTES/TOPICS:
• Draymond Green and Donte DiVincenzo are expected to play tonight, per Steve Kerr at pregame presser. Both were listed as questionable — Green with right foot soreness and DiVincenzo with right knee soreness. (Kendra Andrews)
• On the rest of the homestand: “Our home record is what’s keeping us afloat…Big challenge, though, with the number of guys we have…back-to-back…step up to the challenge and keep moving.” (me)
• On if he saw Poole being able to run the same routes as Steph Curry: “really struggled his first year. Couldn’t hit a shot and…speed of the game…he got in the gym before anybody…he worked on all of that…on-ball and off-ball shooting…Steph was a great example for him…that work has paid off…he’s got another level to get to…efficiency…seeking better shots…he’s so talented…make really difficult shots…wisdom of seeking better shots…making the game easier.” (me)
• On Klay on b2b: “He’ll get a good workout this evening with our training staff. Rick has basically told me there’s no science to this…no target date…based on how Klay is feeling…physically and mentally…there may come a time when he does play back-to-back.” (me)
• On any moments from his rookie year coaching: “against Pop…intimidating for me…they came to Oracle and blasted us…reminder that I needed to step my game up…lucky to have him as a mentor…great joys is the relationships you build.” (me)
• On Jonathan Kuminga: elevated his game the past six weeks. “The progress for young guys isn’t exactly linear…Once he embraced this idea of being a defensive stopper, things slowed down for him…simplified…doesn’t mean there’s not gonna be some tough nights like in New York…trend is upward overall and that’s what’s exciting…putting that wisdom that he’s gaining to use.” (95.7 The Game, me)
• On Poole exploiting mismatches: “Every night teams play the ‘pick-on’ game…Jordan is learning that pretty quickly because of his ability to get by people.” (me)
• On seeing the big games from Luka, Jokic, Giannis: “The top-end talent in this league is really exciting because it puts the league in good hands…that next wave, that next generation…except on the nights you have to play them.” (me)
• On ten teams averaging 115+ points: “Pace has been going up…teams are more inclined to play four-out or even five-out…a lot of innovation…most teams are running spread offenses…Will Hardy runs great stuff, really deceptive ATOs, pick and roll pops with wrinkles…evolution of the game.” (me)
• On Kuminga as a defensive stopper: “physically so gifted…bouncy…it’s also his ticket to playing time…he’s figured that out.” (me)
• On Andrew Wiggins, who was working out at the team facility today: “He’s down in the weight room working out. He’s got a mask on. He’s feeling a lot better which is a great sign.” (me, 95.7 The Game)
• On PBJ’s length on defense: “The biggest thing is the shooting…+13 in less than 13 minutes. Pretty impressive line.” (me)
• On Donte: “He just competes. Takes on tough defensive assignments…Clarkson…Markkanen…when we changed our substitution pattern…always in the mix…knocks down the free throws at the end. Donte’s a winner…NCAA champ, NBA champ.” (me)
• On PBJ: “You could see the skill right when we drafted him…first thing he had to do was get healthy…training room, on the floor, in the film room…he needs the rep…only ten or fifteen games in college…probably send him to Santa Cruz and have him play.” (me)
• On Wiggins: “doubtful for Portland…just got back in the gym.” (me)
• On Ty Jerome: “he’s always getting us settled. He’s always under control…great shooter, really good passer…James is doing a good job of diving…floater…pick and roll player and also a shooter off the ball.” (me)
• On Kuminga’s foul trouble: “yeah the last one was a reach…it’s all part of getting his reps and understanding when to take a chance…fantastic out there…big part of our defensive effort.” (me)
NOTE: From Golden State Warriors pregame before and postgame after win vs Utah Jazz, held at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. We will go live for the POR-GSW game on Fri 12/30 at 6:30PM PST, which tips off at 7:00PM.
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