From: rpierce@oracle.com (Russell Pierce)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Why Golden State will be the next dynasty.
Date: 20 Nov 92 19:48:33 GMT
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In article <57009@olivea.atc.olivetti.com> rsmith@strobe.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Russ Smith) writes:
>In article <102524@bu.edu> kpho@acs.bu.edu (Kevin Pho) writes:
>>Reasons why Golden State will be THE basketball team of the 90's.
>>  
>>1. Ability to Score at Will.
>
>As a Warrior fan here are some reasons they won't be the team of the 90's
>if they don't do something.
>
>In this morning SJ Mercury, Bud Geracie addressed this issue saying essentially
>what I said last year, they are stuck, not good enough to get over the other
>teams in the West, but too good to get a high enough draft pick to get the 
>big man they need. He says only Owens and Hardaway should be untouchable in
>a trade. This is interesting because last year, like the rest of the media
>here, he was calling Mullin the franchise and a poor man's Bird. Apparently 
>people are starting to realize that Chris is not a franchise player, and never
>will be and his value might be best used in a trade. Geracie is talking Hakeem
>of course, and it would take a bit more than Mullin to get him, but they
>really ought to make a deal.
>
>One last Mullin rip, he's averaging under 3 assists a game with 2 games all
>ready with 0 assists! How can a man who is that good of a passer get so few
>assists in a wide open full court offense? Answer, he has become a selfish
>player on the court, I said it last year and I'll say it again, he is not
>incapable of passing the ball, he's unwilling.
>

	A little harsh on Mullin aren't we??  You say he's averaging
	~3 boards a game.  You need to remember that after 6-8 games,
	statistics are very misleading.  Also hoop is a team game,
	and it seems you are trying to blame everything on Mullin.
	You make some valid points, that the WArriors don't rebound
	well or play very good D.  These are team problems and it's not fair
	to single out Mullin.  Owen got tore up by LAettner, Timmy
	got his tits ripped by Porter, the center position can't stop
	anyone.  As far as rebounding, where's Gatling, Alexander and Hill.
	Then you rag on Mullin for assists, do you have something
	against the guy.  He's the only real veteran Warrior around.
	You also must consider the Warriors are shooting the ball very poorly
	and thus assist totals are down.  I say throw all the stats out except
	W's and L's.   The Warriors have played 2-3 great quarters every game.
	But, they also play 1-2 bad ones each game.  Remember, they are one
	of the youngest teams in the league, and young teams need time to 
	mature and become cohesive.  ALso the Warriors have had a hell of a
	schedule so far-lots of tough teams they've faced.  Lastly, that
	crap about 'not being capable to pass the ball" is bullshit.
	How about Hardaway-his stats are down too, but you're not ripping
	him because he's your favorite.  Your post is biased and IMHO,
	lame.  Nelson is the coach and he makes the decisions.  If you 
	don't like it-tough, but don't shred on one player for a poor
	team start.  Five guys are on the floor at all times and it 
	is nearly impossible for 1 single guy to be blowing it for 	
	the whole team.  True players, teammates and fans don't point
	fingers at one person.  That's childish and inaccurate in most cases.
	It's early in the season, and I believe the Warriors will get it 
	together soon enough and shut up all thier fair weathered critics.

		See Ya

			Russ