Why the Warriors Missed the Playoffs
Nelson
Baron
Jack
Harrington
Nelson is a genius when it comes to individual games, but his up-tempo style of basketball is the main reason the Warriors missed the playoffs. He ran the team to death; by the last month of the regular season, the team ran out of juice. This could have been remedied if Nellie had gone to the bench more often. As a Warriors fan, my biggest concern was Nellie not playing the rookie Brandon Wright. It seemed like nothing Wright did on the court affected Nellie's decision to play him or not to play him. He was a defensive force when he was in, turning people away left and right. And he could put the ball in the hoop. Buike showed he could play in crucial moments, a solid person to come off the bench. Pietrus played well toward the end of the season. CJ Watson could have also been a solid backup for Baron if he was given the chance.
Baron is a great basketball player 50% of the time. The other 50% he takes wild shots and plays too loose with the ball. If he is not shooting well, he will shoot more, until he starts to shoot better. He whines about most fouls called on him. I would like to see Baron traded for some draft picks this off-season.
Jackson is a fan favorite. Why? He has the ability to make big shots in crucial situations. He is not afraid to shoot, even if he is having an off-night. He averaged about 20 points a game, but shot the rock at a humbling 40%. He was a pure volume shooter, and that is what allowed him to score such high numbers. He could make the clutch shot, but odds are, he is why the game is close. Making a big fourth quarter shot does not take away from the fact that he had missed his previous seven.
Harrington is the opposite of consistent. He is another wild shooter who plays little defense. He is one of the Warriors big men but on any other team he would be playing SF.
Baron
Jack
Harrington
Nelson is a genius when it comes to individual games, but his up-tempo style of basketball is the main reason the Warriors missed the playoffs. He ran the team to death; by the last month of the regular season, the team ran out of juice. This could have been remedied if Nellie had gone to the bench more often. As a Warriors fan, my biggest concern was Nellie not playing the rookie Brandon Wright. It seemed like nothing Wright did on the court affected Nellie's decision to play him or not to play him. He was a defensive force when he was in, turning people away left and right. And he could put the ball in the hoop. Buike showed he could play in crucial moments, a solid person to come off the bench. Pietrus played well toward the end of the season. CJ Watson could have also been a solid backup for Baron if he was given the chance.
Baron is a great basketball player 50% of the time. The other 50% he takes wild shots and plays too loose with the ball. If he is not shooting well, he will shoot more, until he starts to shoot better. He whines about most fouls called on him. I would like to see Baron traded for some draft picks this off-season.
Jackson is a fan favorite. Why? He has the ability to make big shots in crucial situations. He is not afraid to shoot, even if he is having an off-night. He averaged about 20 points a game, but shot the rock at a humbling 40%. He was a pure volume shooter, and that is what allowed him to score such high numbers. He could make the clutch shot, but odds are, he is why the game is close. Making a big fourth quarter shot does not take away from the fact that he had missed his previous seven.
Harrington is the opposite of consistent. He is another wild shooter who plays little defense. He is one of the Warriors big men but on any other team he would be playing SF.
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