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Last year I predicted the Lakers would miss the playoffs and I'm predicting the same thing for the Warriors this year. Warriors are going to have a tough time staying above .500. They have no margin for error. One injury to a key player, even for a few weeks, and they'll be toast, just like the lakers were last year. And still, that's the least of their concerns. With all the new guys and the injuries, they have zero chemistry. How long will it take them to gel? How long can they afford? Kerr is no popovic. I have been saying this for years. Anyone who thinks this guy is a great coach needs to get their eyes checked. The guy is a little better than doc rivers. And not by much. You think he was working his butt off all summer to come up with new offensive sets? You think he has been developing young players all summer? Have you watched any of their preseason games? They look like the Washington Generals. Their defense will stink, they'll have no depth, and teams they beat up on the last 5 years will be gunning for them each and every night. After all the long playoff runs these guys, or what's left of them, will not be able to play in 5th gear for long. Which is what they have to do each night just to have a chance at the playoffs. At some point in the season, when all hope is lost, they'll shut guys down and save them for next year. 
 
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Don't see a line for this at my book. Might just play under 49.5 wins 

 
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They may have talent but the talent is mismatched and Kerr is a one trick poney. I live in the Bay and if you hear interviews with him on local radio all he does is play down expectations and talk about this being a transition year. 

I think under 49.5 is a good bet.
 
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I guess it’s possible they could be fighting for those last few seeds but is there any chance klay returns early?

 
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Quote Originally Posted by GTD:

I guess it’s possible they could be fighting for those last few seeds but is there any chance klay returns early?



From what I hear, he may want to, but coaches and management will not let him step onto the court until he is really ready.
 
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I think your giving a little too much credit to a preseason performance... For once the team doesn’t have any expectations of winning a championship and Curry will undoubtedly feast off of the lack of pressure. Combine that with DLo who is playoff ready And I don’t think this team is going to be a cake walk. They won’t be seeded as high but wouldn’t that play out in their favor? Know one is going to want to face them 1st round. 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Sleebandz4300:

I think your giving a little too much credit to a preseason performance... For once the team doesn’t have any expectations of winning a championship and Curry will undoubtedly feast off of the lack of pressure. Combine that with DLo who is playoff ready And I don’t think this team is going to be a cake walk. They won’t be seeded as high but wouldn’t that play out in their favor? Know one is going to want to face them 1st round. 



You joined in 2017 and this is your first post. I feel honored. I just think the Warriors margin for error is very slim. Green has not added to his game over the summer, Curry will be a year older and he does not have the build/stature/physicality to carry this team without breaking down. Russell is an experiment at best and he knows it. Meanwhile, Kerr is not going to pull a popovich and bandage this team together for an entire season. Hell, he couldn't even bandage together one of the greatest teams in the NBA, with a 3-1 lead against the Cavs, for one game when faced with a little adversity. You think he can now do it for a full season, when almost every game in the West has playoff implications? I don't think so.
 
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Personal dream.  GS plays at Suns will check refs and hopefully do reverse RL

 
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They will make the playoffs assuming everyone stay's healthy...They will have no room for error though if Steph or Drussell goes down with a injury for

any period of time.. They have one of the worst benches in the league..

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Looking at their schedule, I predict a 4-6 start at the end of 10 games, and 9-11 (at best) after 20. If they crack .500, I'll be surprised.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

Looking at their schedule, I predict a 4-6 start at the end of 10 games, and 9-11 (at best) after 20. If they crack .500, I'll be surprised.

Crazy. Warriors went 73-9 with steph, klay and Draymond. Swap in Russell for Klay and Klay comes back all star break. You are doing exactly what the books want you too. You think they are shit all of a sudden. Warriors are one of my value futures for this year to win the west/finals. Curry will win MVP and this team will for sure get in as a 6th seed at least. '

and you predict a 4-6 start yet even if that does come true, playoffs aren't all of a sudden out of the picture. This team is not the deepest team but they lose KD, and somehow manage to add Russell, and a few bench pieces in WCS, Robinson lll, spellman and where somehow able to resign Looney for cheap. This team will be good. They might not be the best but to be so confident over them missing the playoffs is just crazy...

 
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Crazy. Warriors went 73-9 with steph, klay and Draymond. Swap in Russell for Klay and Klay comes back all star break. You are doing exactly what the books want you too. You think they are garbage all of a sudden. Warriors are one of my value futures for this year to win the west/finals. Curry will win MVP and this team will for sure get in as a 6th seed at least. '

and you predict a 4-6 start yet even if that does come true, playoffs aren't all of a sudden out of the picture. This team is not the deepest team but they lose KD, and somehow manage to add Russell, and a few bench pieces in WCS, Robinson lll, spellman and where somehow able to resign Looney for cheap. This team will be good. They might not be the best but to be so confident over them missing the playoffs is just crazy...



That's what people said last year when I said the Lakers would not make the playoffs. They were +200 to win the title when they got LBJ. Not only have been watching basketball for over 30 years, but the Warriors are my local team. I know a stinker when I see one, no need to wait for the regular season.
 
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Bb,

I was saying exactly the same to my friends last year. Warriors pick Russel but i dont think he boost their game. Whenever i see warriors game i feel no one is putting 100% effort for FG. Just burst of 100%here and there.


 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

Quote Originally Posted by Phillip2002:

Crazy. Warriors went 73-9 with steph, klay and Draymond. Swap in Russell for Klay and Klay comes back all star break. You are doing exactly what the books want you too. You think they are garbage all of a sudden. Warriors are one of my value futures for this year to win the west/finals. Curry will win MVP and this team will for sure get in as a 6th seed at least. ' and you predict a 4-6 start yet even if that does come true, playoffs aren't all of a sudden out of the picture. This team is not the deepest team but they lose KD, and somehow manage to add Russell, and a few bench pieces in WCS, Robinson lll, spellman and where somehow able to resign Looney for cheap. This team will be good. They might not be the best but to be so confident over them missing the playoffs is just crazy...
That's what people said last year when I said the Lakers would not make the playoffs. They were +200 to win the title when they got LBJ. Not only have been watching basketball for over 30 years, but the Warriors are my local team. I know a stinker when I see one, no need to wait for the regular season.

 

I don't think the Fakers were ever that low to win the Title..They were 5/6-1 at best once the got LBJ.. They went from 18-1 to 7-1 once they got LBJ...

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Quote Originally Posted by davemsh:

That's what people said last year when I said the Lakers would not make the playoffs. They were +200 to win the title when they got LBJ. Not only have been watching basketball for over 30 years, but the Warriors are my local team. I know a stinker when I see one, no need to wait for the regular season.

 

I don't think the Fakers were ever that low to win the Title..They were 5/6-1 at best once the got LBJ.. They went from 18-1 to 7-1 once they got LBJ...



It did not last long at all, but for about a day or so they were in the +200 range. Maybe +250. I am almost certain.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

Quote Originally Posted by davemsh:

That's what people said last year when I said the Lakers would not make the playoffs. They were +200 to win the title when they got LBJ. Not only have been watching basketball for over 30 years, but the Warriors are my local team. I know a stinker when I see one, no need to wait for the regular season.   I don't think the Fakers were ever that low to win the Title..They were 5/6-1 at best once the got LBJ.. They went from 18-1 to 7-1 once they got LBJ...
It did not last long at all, but for about a day or so they were in the +200 range. Maybe +250. I am almost certain.

 

Go look at BoogerBob's old threads about Fakers winning it all...He was touting them to win it all and he would constantly post about the odds to win it all for them..Boasting how he got he Fakers @ 15-1 before LBJ and how he predicted LBJ to the Fakers...Then when the Fakers got LBJ he would post the odds are down to 7-1..then 6-1...It was never 2-1...Not when the West had KD and the Warriors that the Fakers had to go though and they were -165 to win it all..

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BB - I'm mainly a huge lurker around here but I ALWAYS value and appreciate your input/posts.

I'm a warriors fan myself and have been for quite some time since I remember.

I honestly completely agree with your assessment and it's a breath of fresh air to see that you agree.

You're spot on 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

Quote Originally Posted by Phillip2002:

Crazy. Warriors went 73-9 with steph, klay and Draymond. Swap in Russell for Klay and Klay comes back all star break. You are doing exactly what the books want you too. You think they are garbage all of a sudden. Warriors are one of my value futures for this year to win the west/finals. Curry will win MVP and this team will for sure get in as a 6th seed at least. ' and you predict a 4-6 start yet even if that does come true, playoffs aren't all of a sudden out of the picture. This team is not the deepest team but they lose KD, and somehow manage to add Russell, and a few bench pieces in WCS, Robinson lll, spellman and where somehow able to resign Looney for cheap. This team will be good. They might not be the best but to be so confident over them missing the playoffs is just crazy...
That's what people said last year when I said the Lakers would not make the playoffs. They were +200 to win the title when they got LBJ. Not only have been watching basketball for over 30 years, but the Warriors are my local team. I know a stinker when I see one, no need to wait for the regular season.

Did you forget? Lakers were 3rd or 4th in the West halfway throught the year and then LBJ went down and it fell apart. If LBJ stays healthy your prediction is wrong.

 
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All I am saying is that this Warriors team is getting no attention and if they are getting any its all bad. For the 1st time in years, the pressure is off Steph and I hate being cliche but the "heart of a champion" is real. Steph and Klay will still compete every year and now with no pressure, it will only be a + for them.  

 
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The Los Angeles Lakers may have LeBron James now, but they're still not the betting favorites to win an NBA title in 2019.

According to OddsShark, the Golden State Warriors are a -110 favorite (bet $110 to win $100) to capture their third straight championship. The Lakers and Boston Celtics are tied in second place at +350.

Klutch Sports Group announced Sunday that James agreed to a four-year, $154 million max contract with the Lakers. As a result, Los Angeles has gone from a 35-win team to one with NBA Finals aspirations.

According to Covers, the Lakers' title odds had been +2000 before James announced his decision:

It took me about ten seconds to find this article. They were +350 here and around +250 in my book for at least a day.
 
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I agree that they are the underdogs this year. I also agree that they have no margin for error but warriors not making the playoffs's is a bit too much. You talk about d'angelo who is most likely to be traded in jan-feb window for someone. now who knows what they will get. if steph plays 60 games they will make the playoffs.

 

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Last year I predicted the Lakers would miss the playoffs and I'm predicting the same thing for the Warriors this year. Warriors are going to have a tough time staying above .500. They have no margin for error. One injury to a key player, even for a few weeks, and they'll be toast, just like the lakers were last year. And still, that's the least of their concerns. With all the new guys and the injuries, they have zero chemistry. How long will it take them to gel? How long can they afford? Kerr is no popovic. I have been saying this for years. Anyone who thinks this guy is a great coach needs to get their eyes checked. The guy is a little better than doc rivers. And not by much. You think he was working his butt off all summer to come up with new offensive sets? You think he has been developing young players all summer? Have you watched any of their preseason games? They look like the Washington Generals. Their defense will stink, they'll have no depth, and teams they beat up on the last 5 years will be gunning for them each and every night. After all the long playoff runs these guys, or what's left of them, will not be able to play in 5th gear for long. Which is what they have to do each night just to have a chance at the playoffs. At some point in the season, when all hope is lost, they'll shut guys down and save them for next year.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Phillip2002:

All I am saying is that this Warriors team is getting no attention and if they are getting any its all bad. For the 1st time in years, the pressure is off Steph and I hate being cliche but the "heart of a champion" is real. Steph and Klay will still compete every year and now with no pressure, it will only be a + for them.  


Sorry guy, but this is very weak reasoning. Do you really think a player of Curry's caliber feels pressure in the regular season, even at the team's highest expectations peak? So you think since there is less pressure on Curry now, instead of shooting 50% from the field he's going to shoot 60% and average 40 points a game?

This makes no sense.

The fact is that behind Curry and DLO, the team has no shooting.

After Draymond and Looney, they have no defense.

Let's say they get lucky with injuries and Curry/Draymond each play 72 games. In those 20 missed games combined, the team would be lucky to go 7-13. Look at the roster, there is no talent after Looney/Draymond/Curry/DLO.

Klay Thompson will not be rushed back. I think chances are better that he'll sit out the entire season vs coming back at the all star break. There is no reason to rush him back... the team will be at the 7/8th seed and will then decide to treat this season as a throwaway. 

Let's also not forget that they've been KILLING teams for the past 5 years and now every team will be out to get some revenge.  They are still the Golden State Warriors and will get every teams best effort.
 
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This team won 73 games with Curry, Green, and Klay yet you think they will miss the playoffs with D-Lo replacing Klay... Hahaha that just proves how fixed the NBA is and as i have been saying, GS is very overrated and no where near as good as people thought they were.. The League made them look unbeatable for the storylines 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by GTD:

I guess it’s possible they could be fighting for those last few seeds but is there any chance klay returns early?


No chance before playoffs, if they get that far that is !!
 
 
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So BB, I'm assuming you are playing Clippers on Thursday vs the Dubs?....Line is Dubs -1 right now....
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