4-1-26 Warriors Post Up
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The Warriors Post-Up episode reviews a 127-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, highlighting the Warriors' ongoing struggles with injuries and roster instability, having used 39 different starting lineups in 76 games. Tim Roy and Tom Tolbert analyze the impact of constant lineup changes, particularly on team chemistry and defensive cohesion, as exemplified by the Spurs' dominant performance. They praise the Spurs' standout player, Victor Wembanyama, for his otherworldly athleticism and dominance in the paint, noting his 41-point, 18-rebound game and the Warriors' inability to contain him without a player like Kristaps Porzingis. The conversation shifts to the MVP race, with Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as top contenders, and explores the broader trend of foreign-born MVP winners—eight in a row—reflecting the NBA's globalization. The hosts also discuss strategic rest for key players like Draymond Green and Brandon Podziemski, as well as the potential return of Kristaps Porzingis, and reflect on the Warriors' lack of playoff pressure this season, focusing instead on development and health. The episode ends with anticipation for the upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Warriors' 39 different starting lineups in 76 games highlight severe roster instability due to injuries.
Victor Wembanyama’s dominance (41 points, 18 rebounds) exposed the Warriors’ lack of size and defensive depth.
The NBA has now had eight consecutive foreign-born MVP winners, signaling full globalization of the league.
Team success and minutes played are key factors in MVP voting, with wins and durability influencing the decision.
Strategic rest for key players like Draymond Green and Podziemski may be prioritized ahead of potential returns from injury.
Warriors' Lineup Instability and Spurs' Dominance
“There was no way those guys could have played more than, like, 15, 20 minutes tops together as a unit.”
Victor Wembanyama's Unstoppable Performance
“It's like an adult playing with first graders. You know, they're out there jumping after the ball and they're trying to swipe at it and trying to get it and he just... holding the ball up and just, I got it, I got it, I got it.”
The Globalization of the NBA and MVP Race
“If that doesn't say globalization, I don't know what does.”
Strategic Rest and Player Health
The hosts analyze Steve Kerr’s decision to limit minutes for key players like Draymond Green and Brandon Podziemski, suggesting it’s part of a plan to rest players ahead of potential returns from injury, including Kristaps Porzingis.
“It's like an adult playing with first graders. You know, they're out there jumping after the ball and they're trying to swipe at it and trying to get it and he just... holding the ball up and just, I got it, I got it, I got it.”
“If that doesn't say globalization, I don't know what does.”
“He's the ultimate closer. If it's a 12-footer at the end of the game, like if they can get him going downhill and pull a jump shot, it's money.”
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Golden State Warriors
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Victor Wembanyama
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Tim Roy
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Tom Tolbert
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San Antonio Spurs
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Kristaps Porzingis
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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Draymond Green
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Brandon Podziemski
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