Are the GSW a horrible organization or unlucky?

foolonthehill — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:47:50 -0000

When a franchise such as the SA Spurs stays dominant for a decade, it seems like the whole organization is a well oiled machine. Everyone stays on the same page, and there is a plan that is followed. Quick, reactive decisions, aren't usually made, unless there is an offer that is just too good to refuse (e.g. Pau Gasol and the Lakers). I don't know what everyone thinks about the Warriors, and I'm talking about this offseason particularly, but they seem to be about the opposite of a well oiled machine. Losing Baron and Monta, were unexpected so I can't blame the organization, but their reaction just doesn't make sense to me. I see the Dubs missing the playoffs and no higher then the 10th seed (Lakers, SA, NO, Dal, Clips, Suns, Houston, Trail Blazers, Jazz are all significantly better the the Dubs even with Ellis for the whole season) I'm writing this post because (I'm bored) I am really confused about what the Warriors are doing. It seems to me that they don't have a plan, and that they are acting like our current squad is good, which it certainly is not. What would be the smart thing for the Warriors to do at this point?

First off: Are we building for the present? Some of the moves that we made make it seem like we are. We are paying Cory M nearly as much as we would have paid Baron if a new contract had been drawn up. We are bringing in role players such as Turiaf, and there is now trade talk about Tinsley, when we have a team consisting of nothing BUT role players. To give the Warriors some credit, they aren't committing so much to the present team, that we will be strapped and unable to sign free agents in the future, but we could have had even more flexibility in the future. Also, our present team is comprised in a haphazard and poor manner. Did we need another scorer who needs the ball in their hand and doesn't distribute such as Cory? Weren't Jackson, Ellis, and Harrington, already enough of that? Turiaf might be a good signing because he fits our need for rebounding and a strong inside presence, but I'm not sure if he was really worth the money, especially if he takes time away from the development of Wright and Randolph.

Secondly: Are we building for the future? This really seems to be the only thing that we can do, because we are certaintly not going to win much with the current roster. If we are building for the future lets go for it. Lets not do anything half-assed here. Lets develop the young players or make trades with them that make sense. Lets evaluate Belinelli, Wright, Randolph, and all the other youngins' and create a plan around them for the future. Are Wright and Randolph really redundant players? Lets find out as soon as we can so we can get a good deal for one of them. What kind of team would these players make if they all developed together? Would there be a good distributor, a good rebounder, some inside strength, scoring, and defense? Or would these players not work together at all? This is the kind of thinking that I hope Mullin in Company is doing. And if they trade for Tinsley I have officially given up hope.

Third: Why is our current team comprised how it is. I guess its just due to the panic caused by Baron's decision, but our roster makes NO sense. Ellis creates shots for himself, Jackson, Harrington, and Maggette do also. Then there is Biedrins who is a solid rebounding and slashing center, and a bunch of young players, in particular big men with lots of potential, who need someone to feed them the ball. Who is going to feed them the ball?

I guess I'm just going off on a frustrated rant, and writing this has actually given me more respect for the organization. I guess they were left shocked by Baron and have just been trying to pull things together as well as possible. There is still opportunity in the future, and a slight chance that the team could be decent this year. Overall, even if the team sucks this year, the organization has done all it can, and if the young talent developes well we could have a bright future. Its just frustrating for it to feel the way it did in the late 90s and early 00's when we were always looking at our young players with "potential" and hoping for the future. Maybe the Warriors are just unlucky, but when a team doesn't make the playoffs 14 out of 15 years (or something like that) it seems like there is more then luck at play.

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Are the GSW a horrible organization or unlucky?