http://www.sbnation.com/users/Nellieball Posts made by Nellieball on SB Nation http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2008/7/2/563226/cheer-or-boo-baron Nellieball Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:52:24 -0000 <p>Simple question, simple answer. When Baron comes back to oracle with the Clippers, do we cheer him or boo him?</p> <p>Cheer him because he led us out of the abyss and to the 2nd round of the playoffs? Cheer him because he was the ringleader for a Warriors renaissance? \</p> <p>Or boo him because he is a traitor? He opted out at the last second to take the money from a division rival, abandoning the coach, organization, team, and fans that made him relevant again?</p> <p>Cheer or boo?</p> <fieldset class="poll-box"> <legend>Poll</legend> <h5 class="poll-title">When Baron comes back to Oracle with the Clip Show do we cheer or boo him?</h5> <div id="poll_container_27205_787146961" class="poll_container"> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">58%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>Cheer</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">107</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">41%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>Boo</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">76</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <p class="poll-total-votes"><strong>183</strong> votes | <span class="poll-has-closed">Poll has closed</span> </p> </div> <script> FastInit.addOnLoad(function(){ new SBN.Poll('poll_container_27205_787146961').animateResults({renderImmediately:true}); }); </script> </fieldset> http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2008/1/25/212114/646 Nellieball Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:21:14 -0000 <p>Right now Love is 19 on nbadraft.net, which should be right around where the Warriors would pick. I am not totally sold on him coming out after just one year, especially if he is not looking like a lottery pick. This, of course, can all change if the guy has a monster NCAA's, but why not look at it?</p><p>PROS<br /></p> <li>The guy is a bruiser, rebounds well, and plays well close to the basket. According to everyone and their sister, this is the Warriors glaring weakness and what keeps them from being a legit title contender.<br /></li> <li>Great passer, esp w/ outlet passing, which would be HUGE imo with our style of play. Imagine Love whipping outlet passes to monta ahead of the defense. Free points!<br /></li> <li>He looks to be very capable with either hand around the basket, with put-backs and he has a very good back to the basket game. Very good, crisp footwork and post moves<br /></li> <li>I actually think Nellie would play him early in his career. This guy has pretty good basketball sense and I feel that even if he leaves after one year he is more prepared that most you will see in draft.</li> CONS<br /> -He's not all that quick. Can he run with the Warriors? This is the biggest question mark in my opinion, and the most obvious one. If he is not quick enough that is a deal breaker<br /> <li>He is a little bit undersized, but i dont put too much stock in this. If you can play, you can play. talk to boozer, Jamison, Marion, and Iverson. ask how it worked for them.<br /></li> <li>Can he defend nba bigs? Big question mark. does he fit into to the Warriors style of d with the active hands and deflections? Not sure.</li> Anyway, this was just something i have been thinking about. I would be interested in what people have to think, especially optionzero. <p>Talking draft in January is hard habit for a Warriors fan to break!</p>