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Warrior Wonder Standings (Season Recap)

marzorg — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:32:48 -0000

The Warriors season is finally over as they finish with under 30 wins for for first time since 2002. While there have been many bright spots, the majority of the Warriors season has been plagued by injury and poor defense. I'll leave the full season recap to the main guys but here are the final Warrior Wonder standings for the 08-09 season.

Stephen Jackson 12 2/5

Kelenna Azubuike 8 1/15

Jamal Crawford 6 7/30

Andris Biedrins 6 1/15

Anthony Randolph 4 2/5

Corey Maggette 4 2/5

Marco Bellinelli 4 1/15

All Warrior Fans 4

Anthony Morrow 3 9/10

Monta Ellis 3 17/30

Ronny Turiaf 3 1/15

CJ Watson 3 1/15

Brandan Wright 2 1/15

Rob Kurz 2 1/15

Don Nelson 1 1/2

Tony.psd 1

GSOM Kids 1

GSOM Members 1

Jason Richardson 1

Baron Davis 1

Ad Libs 1

Jamareo Davidson 1/15

Marcus Williams 1/15

via blog.cleveland.com

With B-Diddy gone, Stephen Jackson was asked to carry a team of youngsters, journeymen, newcomers, and scrubs. Jack dida so with heart and courage every game, in addition to playing 40 minutes a night and often being the team's primary ballhandler. Despite all this Jackson put up career highs in ppg, apg, and rpg, and even increased his fg% from last year.

Jackson had many unforgettable moments in the season, including his game sealing three vs. Minnesota (above), his two great games against the defending champion Celtics, including in the huge upset the day after Christmas, his back to back eyeballings of LeBron late in the loss to Cleveland, his heroic effort in that bs loss to the Spurs, his first career triple-double against Phoenix two nights later, and finally his great back to back games against New Jersey and Dallas in March. These moments, and the heart the captain played with every night is why Stephen Jackson is the Warrior Wonder of the Year.

By Writer

Fantasy Junkie- Stephen Jackson (5), Kelenna Azubuike (4), Andris Biedrins (2), Corey Maggette (1), Marco Bellinelli (1), Rob Kurz (1), Ronny Turiaf (1), Jason Richardson (1), Baron Davis (1), Ad Libs (1), CJ Watson (1)

R Dizzle- All Warrior Fans (3), Kelenna Azubuike (2), Marco Bellinelli (2), CJ Watson (2), Jamal Crawford (2), Monta Ellis (1 1/2), Andris Biedrins (1), Tony.psd (1), Corey Maggette (1), Stephen Jackson (1), The Golden State Warriors (1), Anthony Randolph (1), Anthony Morrow (1/2)

YaoButtaMing- Stephen Jackson (2 1/3), Corey Maggette (2 1/3), Anthony Morrow (2), Jamal Crawford (1 5/6), Don Nelson (1 1/2), Go Vote (1), Andris Biedrins (1), Anthony Randolph (1), Rob Kurz (1), Ronny Turiaf (1), GSOM Members (1), Brandan Wright (1), Kelenna Azubuike (1)

Hash- Stephen Jackson (4), Monta Ellis (2), Andris Biedrins (2), Brandan Wright (1), Anthony Morrow (1), Jamal Crawford (1), Marco Bellinelli (1), GSOM Kids (1), Ronny Turiaf (1), Anthony Randolph (1), Anthony Randolph (1)

Tony.psd- Kelenna Azubuike (1), Jamal Crawford (1), All Warrior Fans (1)

IQ of a Warrior- Jamal Crawford (1/3), Anthony Morrow (1/3), Anthony Randolph (1/3)

Here's to another great season by Warrior Fans and hopefully a successful offseason.

Warrior Wonder Standings (April)

marzorg — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:20:54 -0000

The Warriors finished their short April schedule at 4-4, closing out with nice wins against the Hornets and Jazz as well as a dissapointing loss to the T-Wolves. Keep in mind though, the Warriors played almost all of these games with 7 or 8 people, a tough task for any team. Unfortunately, April will be the last month of the Warriors season, as they fail to make the playoffs for the 14th time in 15 years.

April Standings

Kelenna Azubuike 3

Anthony Randolph 1 1/3

Monta Ellis 1

CJ Watson 1

All Warrior Fans 1

Jamal Crawford 1/3

Anthony Morrow 1/3

Kelenna Azubuike clearly was playing hard for 09/10 minutes as he went on a tear in the last month, putting up season highs for points (20.8), rebounds (6.8), assists (2.1) and blocks (1.1). Because of the rash of injuries, Buike also played in 44 minutes a game in April.

By Writer

Hash- Monta Ellis (1), Anthony Randolph (1)

IQofaWarrior- Jamal Crawford (1/3), Anthony Randolph (1/3), and Anthony Morrow (1/3)

R Dizzle- Kelenna Azubuike (1), All Warrior Fans (1)

Fantasy Junkie- Kelenna Azubuike (1), CJ Watson (1)

YaoButtaMing- Kelenna Azubuike (1)

Stay tuned for the Warrior Wonder season recap and final standings.

Warrior Wonder Standings (March)

marzorg — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:44:08 -0000

After a promising February, the Dubs regressed to their earlier season form, finishing March with a 5-11 record. During this month the Warriors were officially eliminated from the postseason, although that was a foregone conclusion by early January. With so many Warriors hurt, the rest of the season will become a showcase for those fighting for burn next year.

March Standings

Stephen Jackson 4

Jamal Crawford 2

All Warrior Fans 2

Monta Ellis 1 1/2

Anthony Morrow 1 1/2

Anthony Randolph 1

Kelenna Azubuike 1

Brandan Wright 1

Ad Libs 1

Once again, Jackson leads all Warriors in WW's for the month, despite missing the last three games in March. While Stack Jack's numbers were down from his unbelievalble February, he was still able to put on a show in consecutive games at the Roaracle against New Jersey and Dallas. In those two big wins the captain put up 60 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds. On a side note, Andris Biedrins has not gotten a Warrior Wonder since January 7th; what a fall off he has had.

By Writer

R Dizzle- Anthony Randolph (1), Jamal Crawford (1), Monta Ellis (1/2), Anthony Morrow (1/2), All Warrior Fans (1)

Hash- Stephen Jackson (2), Monta Ellis (1)

Fantasy Junkie- Ad Libs (1), Kelenna Azubuike (1), Stephen Jackson (1)

YaoButtaMing- Jamal Crawford (1), Stephen Jackson (1), Brandan Wright (1), Anthony Morrow (1)

Tony.psd- All Warrior Fans (1)

Season Standings

Stephen Jackson 12 2/5

Andris Biedrins 6 1/15

Jamal Crawford 5 9/10

Kelenna Azubuike 5 1/15

Corey Maggette 4 2/5

Marco Bellinelli 4 1/15

Anthony Morrow 3 17/30

Ronny Turiaf 3 1/15

Anthony Randolph 3 1/15

All Warrior Fans 3

Monta Ellis 2 17/30

Brandan Wright 2 1/15

CJ Watson 2 1/15

Rob Kurz 2 1/15

Don Nelson 1 1/2

Tony.psd 1

GSOM Kids 1

Go Vote 1

GSOM Members 1

Jason Richardson 1

Baron Davis 1

Ad Libs 1

Marcus Williams 1/15

Jamareo Davidson 1/15

Warrior Wonder Standings (February)

marzorg — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:52:24 -0000

The Dubs finished 5-5 for the month of February, their best month of the season, and first month in which they finished at or above .500. The Warriors accomplishments this month (coming soooo close to LA and San Antonio, beating Utah and Portland) were marred by the final week of the month in which they lost back to back games against the Clippers and Bobcats. The Warriors appear to be tanking at this stage of the season, which is fine with me...at least it gives us a glimpse of who will be doing what next year, but it could further damage their 20-39 record. This month saw a trend of non-Warriors making their way into the standings.

February Standings

Stephen Jackson 3 1/15

Ronny Turiaf 1 1/15

Anthony Randolph 1 1/15

Jamal Crawford 1 1/15

Jason Richardson 1

Baron Davis 1

Don Nelson 1

Kelenna Azubuike 1/15

Marco Bellinelli 1/15

Andris Biedrins 1/15

Jamareo Davidson 1/15

Monta Ellis 1/15

Rob Kurz 1/15

Corey Maggette 1/15

Anthony Morrow 1/15

CJ Watson 1/15

Marcus Williams 1/15

Brandan Wright 1/15

All the Warriors were happy to recieve a 1/15th Warrior Wonder thanks to R Dizzle. But none of the Warriors could match Stephen Jackson's production in the month of February as Stack Jack averaged 27.3 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.7 rebounds in addition to shooting 47% from the field and 46% percent from 3pt range. It was Jack who came up biggest in big wins against Utah and New York, as well as in a game the Warriors should have won vs. San Antonio.

By Writer

Hash- Stephen Jackson (1), Ronny Turiaf (1), Anthony Randolph (1)

R Dizzle- Stephen Jackson (1), The Golden State Warriors (15/15), Jamal Crawford (1)

Fantasy Junkie- Jason Richardson via Matt Barnes (1), Stephen Jackson (1), Baron Davis (1)

YaoButtaMing- Don Nelson (1)

Season Standings

Stephen Jackson 8 2/5

Andris Biedrins 6 1/15

Corey Maggette 4 2/5

Marco Bellinelli 4 1/15

Kelenna Azubuike 4 1/15

Jamal Crawford 3 9/10

Ronny Turiaf 3 1/15

Anthony Randolph 2 1/15

Anthony Morrow 2 1/15

CJ Watson 2 1/15

Rob Kurz 2 1/15

Don Nelson 1 1/2

Monta Ellis 1 1/15

Brandan Wright 1 1/15

Tony.psd 1

GSOM Kids 1

All Warrior Fans 1

Go Vote 1

GSOM Members 1

Jason Richardson 1

Baron Davis 1

Marcus Williams 1/15

Jamareo Davidson 1/15

Warrior Wonder Standings (January)

marzorg — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:46:09 -0000

The Warriors somewhat took advantage of their seven game homestand and finshed January 5-9, their best month of the season. In reality, if a couple more SECONDS had gone the Warriors way, they would be 8-6 for the month. But that didn't happen so the Warrriors overall record stands at 15-33 for the year.

January Standings

Corey Maggette 2 1/3

Ronny Turiaf 2

Jamal Crawford 1 1/3

Andris Biedrins 1

Kelenna Azubuike 1

Monta Ellis 1

Rob Kurz 1

All Warrior Fans 1

GSOM Kids 1

GSOM Members 1

Stephen Jackson 1/3

Maggette averaged a season-high 20.6 points, while playing in a season-low 31.1 minutes per game coming off the bench. Maggette also helped on the boards with his average of 6.6 rebounds. He really has bought into Don Nelson's descion to bring Maggette off the bench and it has really helped the Dubs in January. On a side note, the number of non-Warrior Warrior Wonders have taken a sharp upturn in the last month.

By Writer

R Dizzle- Corey Maggette (1), Monta Ellis (1)

Hash- Andris Biendris (1), GSOM Kids (1)

Yao Butta Ming- Ronny Turiaf (1), Stephen Jackson (1/3), Jamal Crawford (1/3), Corey Maggette (1 1/3), GSOM Members (1)

Tony.psd- Jamal Crawford

Fantasy Junkie- Kelenna Azubuike (1), Rob Kurz (1), Ronny Turiaf (1)

Season Standings

Andris Biedrins 6

Stephen Jackson 5 1/3

Corey Maggette 4 1/3

Marco Bellinelli 4

Kelenna Azubuike 4

Jamal Crawford 2 5/6

CJ Watson 2

Anthony Morrow 2

Ronny Turiaf 2

Rob Kurz 2 (HOW??!!!!)

Tony.psd 1

Monta Ellis 1

GSOM Kids 1

All Warrior Fans 1

Anthony Randolph 1

Brandan Wright 1

Go Vote 1

GSOM Members 1

Don Nelson 1/2

Warrior Wonder Standings (December)

marzorg — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:29:07 -0000

As the Warriors capped off another sterling month with a great game against the Thunder, its time to look at the Warrior Wonder standings for December. The Warriors finished 5-12 in December, matching their 5-12 record for October and November.

Warrior Wonders December Standings

Marco Bellinelli- 4

Andris Biedrins- 3

Stephen Jackson- 2

Jamal Crawford- 1.5

Anthony Randolph- 1

Rob Kurz- 1

Kelenna Azubuike- 1

Don Nelson- 1/2

This is no suprise, because Bellinelli was our best player in December. He averaged 14.1 points and 3.2 assists, and managed to shoot 45% from the field despite his plethora of off-balance jumpers.

By Writer

Hash- Jamal Crawford (1), Andris Biedrins (1), Marco Bellinelli (1), Stephen Jackson (1).

Yao Butta Ming- Anthony Randolph (1), Rob Kurz (1), Jamal Crawford (1/2), Don Nelson (1/2), Stephen Jackson.

Fantasy Junkie- Andris Biedrins (2), Marco Bellinelli (1), Kelenna Azubuike (1)

R Dizzle- Marco Bellinelli (2)

Season Standings

Andris Biedrins- 5

Stephen Jackson- 5

Marco Bellinelli- 4

Kelenna Azubuike- 3

CJ Watson- 2

Anthony Morrow- 2

Corey Maggette- 2

Jamal Crawford- 1.5

Tony.psd- 1

Anthony Randolph- 1

Go Vote-1

Brandan Wright- 1

Rob Kurz- 1

Don Nelson- 1/2

Warrior Wonder Standings October/November

marzorg — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:18:19 -0000

Having nothing better to do, I decided to keep a tally of Warrior Wonders as the season went on. The results are pretty inconclusive. Stack Jack leads the team, which makes sense, because although I believe AB has been our best player, Jackson has been our top scorer and assist man on most nights. Shout out to Tony.psd for making the standings.

Stephen Jackson- 3

Kelenna Azubuike- 2

Andris Biedrins- 2

CJ Watson- 2 (WHAT!!)

Anthony Morrow- 2

Corey Maggette- 2

Tony.psd-1

Go Vote-1

Brandan Wright-1

And now broken down by writer...

Fantasy Junkie

Stephen Jackson (3), Corey Maggette (1)

R Dizzle

Kelenna Azubuike (1), Andris Biedrins (1), CJ Watson (2), Tony.psd (1)

Yao Butta Ming

Andris Biedrins (1), Anthony Morrow (1), Go Vote (1) Corey Maggette (1)

Hash

Brandan Wright (1), Anthony Morrow (1)

Tony.psd

Kelenna Azubuike (1)

Slam Warriors Preview

marzorg — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:01:48 -0000

Slam did their Dubs season preview today and despite the preview title, they didn't seem so down on the Dubs Looks like we have a new fan. She seems to be optimistic about the guys off the bench like Buke, Bellinelli, and the rookies. I personally love Slam, and can't wait till I see the Monta comeback issue comin up in January!!!! Here's the link:

http://slamonline.com/online/2008/09/golden-state-warriors/

Ron Artest, Elton Brand, or The Matrix?

marzorg — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:53:52 -0000

At this point, it seems unrealistic the Warriors would be able to acquire Ron Artest (who says he isn't even discussing moving with his agent) and Elton Brand, who will likely be back on a much improved Clippers team.

I'm asking my fellow Dubs fans..what would you put out there for either of these veterans? Acquiring them would take a large hit on our cap, as well as most likely giving up a big name player and draft picks. On the other hand we desperately need the defensive presence these two would provide.

In my opinion, the best option would be to not get hardballed by BDiddy and spend big money trying to lure Marion from Miami. Marion is more suited for the Warriors offense than Brand, and is a more versatile defender than Artest, as he can guard 2-4 easily, and, at times, has guarded PG's and C's. But if Miami gets Derrick Rose, it will be hard to draw Marion from a playoff-looking 3 of Rose, Wade, and Marion.

Just puttin' it out there.