Tag: Golden State News

NBA Draft: USC freshman Onyeka Okongwu is a name to watch for the Warriors

USC freshman Onyeka Okongwu is a name to know for the Golden State Warriors.

Instead of preparing for a deep playoff run, the Golden State Warriors are lining up for a top pick in the 2020 NBA draft.

With the NBA schedule on pause and the college basketball season over due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Warriors’ front office, it’s time for Steve Kerr and Bob Myers to turn their attention to the upcoming draft class.

While James Wiseman, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards might lead many mock drafts, the 2020 prospect pool has a bit of mystery to it. With there being no consensus top pick, Golden State scouts in the front office will need to do their homework.

A prospect that is quickly rising up draft boards is USC big man Onyeka Okongwu. The 6-foot-9 freshman was a teammate of the Ball brothers at Chino Hills high school and is now making a name for himself at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Could Onyeka fit with Golden State at the top of the draft? Warriors Wire looked at how the Trojan freshman could fit in the Bay Area.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2

Steph Curry chimes in on other players watching past highlights during the NBA hiatus

While the NBA season is on hold, Stephen Curry is killing time watching his own highlights.

After missing 58 straight games due to a broken hand, Stephen Curry made his much-anticipated return to the court on March 5 against the Toronto Raptors.

However, Curry’s return to the Golden State Warriors was shortlived. The two-time Most Valuable Player missed the next two games with an illness and before he could get healthy, the entire NBA was put on hold.

The NBA suspended the 2019-20 season until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since the NBA went on hiatus, Curry has been advocating for social distancing in the wake of COVID-19.

The six-time All-Star and his wife Ayesha have set up meal donations for out of school children in the Bay Area. Curry was also apart of Golden State’s pledge to support Chase Center employee’s disaster relief fund. Yet, the Davidson product is still missing basketball.

On Twitter, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie asked if any other NBA players are watching their own highlights “due to withdrawals.”

Curry’s response was classic.

Via @SDinwiddie_25 and @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Curry and Dinwiddie aren’t the only players watching their film during the NBA hiatus. A bevy of other players all chimed in to admit they’ve been watching past highlight reels.

When the NBA does return, Curry will have 17 regular-season games remaining to get his fix before the offseason.

Stephen Curry urging others to practice social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus

Stephen Curry is calling on others to “take responsibility” in stopping the spread of coronavirus.

It’s only been a handful of days since the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season, and precautions surrounding the coronavirus are continuing to grow. The NBA’s hiatus is expected to last at least 30 days, yet that timeline could change.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending there should be no events of 50-or more people for the next eight weeks. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the NBA is bracing for a mid-to-late June return to the court as a best-case scenario.

After celebrating his 32nd birthday, Stephen Curry is calling for others to “take responsibility” in slowing down the spread of COVID-19.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

What’s up everybody, I know this time is pretty hectic and crazy and there’s a lot of uncertainty out there, but I just want to take the time to encourage everybody to practice social distancing to the best of their abilities. I know people do a lot of different situations and a lot of demands, you know from person-to-person, but as best we can practice social distancing so we can get rid of the spread of this virus as soon as possible. Flatten the curve, make sure you stay six feet away from people wash your hands when you’re going inside-outside as much as you can on water, and so, and we can all come together collectively to stop the spread of this virus. So, everybody do their part. I’m doing mine at home, me and my family really enjoying family time, but as best you can social distance yourself. And we can flatten the curve and get rid of this virus as soon as possible. Appreciate it. Stop the spread. Let’s do it.

Since the NBA season has been on hold, Curry has been active in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Warriors point guard and his wife Ayesha, have organized a donation for breakfast and lunch to out of school children in the Bay Area.

The two-time Most Valuable Player was a part of the Golden State Warriors’ pledge to build a disaster relief fund for out of work Chase Center employees.

When the NBA does open the season back up, the Golden State Warriors still have 17 games left on the calendar

[lawrence-related id=23777]

March Madness: How members of the Warriors performed in the NCAA Tournament

With no basketball on the schedule, take a look at how members of the Golden State Warriors fared in the NCAA Tournament.

For many basketball fans, March is considered the best month on the calendar. Selection Sunday marks the start of a four-week, drama-filled sensation known as March Madness. However, in 2020, things are a bit different.

There will be no “Cinderella story” or “bracket busters” in the 2020 edition of the NCAA Tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic. The NCAA has canceled its 68-team championship tournament in precaution to COVID-19.

With no games on the NBA or college basketball schedule, Warriors Wire looked back at how members of the 2019-20 edition of the Golden State Warriors fared in March Madness.

Before they were with Golden State, three different Dubs made trips to the final game, with others stamping spots in the Elite Eight. At the same time, one newly acquired Warrior was a victim of an upset in the opening weekend.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10, Page 11

Hall of Fame point guard wishes Stephen Curry a happy birthday on Instagram

The Answer paid respect to Stephen Curry on his birthday.

Stephen Curry won’t be suiting up for a basketball game on his birthday this year. Over his career, the Golden State Warriors are 4-2 on Curry’s birthday, yet his 2020 celebration on the court has been postponed.

For Curry’s 32nd birthday, the Warriors were slated to play Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the NBA is on hiatus until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

While the NBA season is on hold, members of the Golden State Warriors have been sharing birthday wishes for the six-time All-Star.

Although they were never teammates, Allen Iverson chimed in on his fellow Most Valuable Player’s birthday. Iverson posted a happy birthday message for Curry on his Instagram. The Hall of Famer point guard shared a photo of him and Curry at NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte.

Via @theofficialai3 on Instagram:

In 24 games against Golden State in his career, Iverson averaged 26.8 points, 6.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest.

In the 2009-10 season, Curry and “The Answer” played against each other twice during Iverson’s final run in the NBA. Against Curry, Iverson tallied 18 and 20 points in two contests with the Warriors rookie scoring 7 and 14.

Pair of Golden State Warriors share birthday messages for Stephen Curry

Members of the Golden State Warriors are wishing Stephen Curry a happy 32nd birthday on social media.

Stephen Curry was scheduled to suit up for his sixth birthday game in his career with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in Milwaukee. However, Curry’s birthday bout with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks has been postponed.

The NBA is currently on hiatus until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. The next set of Golden State Warriors games are on hold for at least 30 days.

While Curry won’t be joining his teammates on the court for his 32nd birthday, a pair of Warriors shared well wishes for the two-time Most Valuable Player on social media.

Damion Lee wished his brother-in-law and backcourt teammate a happy birthday on Instagram. In his birthday message, Lee compared Golden State’s six-time All-Star to singer Carl Thomas.

Via @Dami0nLee on Instagram:

Rookie Eric Paschall chimed in on Curry’s birthday on Twitter. Paschall posted a message for Curry to “Live it up OG!”

Via @epaschall on Twitter:

Curry has only played a handful of games with Lee and Paschall due to a broken hand injury and an illness that has limited him for a majority of the 2019-20 season.

When the Warriors are cleared to return from the COVID-19 hold, Curry and the Warriors will have 17 games remaining on the schedule.

[lawrence-related id=23796]

Counting down Stephen Curry’s top birthday performances with the Warriors

To celebrate Steph Curry turning 32, here are some of the best moments in his career on March 14.

Stephen Curry’s initial plan of playing against the Milwaukee Bucks on his 32nd birthday is going through some changes. Curry’s birthday showdown against Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee has been postponed as the NBA is currently on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Since being drafted by the Warriors in 2009, the Warriors are 4-2 on Curry’s birthday. However, in Golden State’s 117-106 win against the Los Angeles Lakers in2018, the six-time All-Star was out with an ankle injury on his 30th birthday.

In five games, the two-time Most Valuable Player is averaging 25.4 points on 49.4% shooting from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, with 6.0 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals per contest.

With Curry off the court for his 32nd birthday, Warriors Wire looked back into the two-time Most Valuable Player’s best moments on March 14.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6

Steph and Ayesha Curry pledge meal donation for children during coronavirus school closures

Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. foundation announces a food donation for out of school children during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stephen Curry was slated to play in his second game back from a broken hand injury on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets. However, games at Chase Center in San Francisco are currently on hold.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA has suspended the 2019-20 season until further notice. Leagues going on hiatus may take over headlines in the sports world, yet the impact of COVID-19 stretches much farther than basketball.

While schools across the Bay Area are closing down due to the threat of coronavirus, the Curry family is trying to help. Stephen and Ayesha Curry announced their Eat. Learn. Play. foundation will make a food donation to aid out of school children.

Via @StephenCurry30:

Eat. Learn. Play is working with the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Oakland Unified School District to ensure every child who relies on their school system for food will be getting breakfast and lunch.

The Currys are calling for others to join their pledge.

We’re trying to do our part, and hopefully, you can join the fight with us and have each other’s backs as we go through this uncertain time in our community.

To support Eat. Learn. Play. follow the link below.

https://donate.accfb.org/supporting-families

[lawrence-related id=23762]

[lawrence-related id=23529]

Warriors players, coaches and ownership pledge $1 million to disaster relief fund for Chase Center employees

In wake of the NBA suspending the season, players, coaches and ownership from the Golden State Warriors donate $1 million to the Chase Center employee disaster relief fun.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has officially paused the basketball world. In an unprecedented move, the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to COVID-19.

The league will go on hiatus for at least 30 days, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

Over the next month, the Golden State Warriors were slated to host six of their final seven home games in San Francisco. Now, Golden State’s remaining schedule is in question until further notice.

While Chase Center might be known as the new home of the Golden State Warriors, the Mission Bay arena hosts a bevy of events across the calendar outside of basketball.

Concerts featuring Tame Impala and Post Malone have been moved due to San Francisco’s coronavirus event ban. Billie Eilish, Celine Dion and The Eagles are all on the Chase Center calendar for early April.

With Chase Center empty and the NBA season on hold, the lives of employees for the Bay Area arena have been altered. To help ease the impact, members of the Golden State Warriors organization are stepping up.

On Friday, the team announced Warriors ownership, players and coaches will donate $1 million to a disaster relief fund for Chase Center employees.

Teams and players across the NBA are reaching out to help arena employees. Giannis Antetoukompo, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin and Zion Williamson have pledged $100,000 to help support stadium workers. The Golden State Warriors are following suit.

[lawrence-related id=23750]

On this date in Warriors history: Baron Davis drops near career-high 38 points vs. Phoenix Suns

Looking back on March 13 in Warriors history, Baron Davis dropped 38 points against Amar’e Stoudemire and the Phoenix Suns in 2008.

The 2019-20 season for the Golden State Warriors is officially on hold. The NBA has suspended the season with 17 games remaining due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league will go on hiatus for at least 30 days, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

The Warriors were slated to play the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center in San Francisco on March 12 before going on a five-game east coast road trip. However, the next game on Golden State’s schedule won’t come until further notice.

With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy individual performances from the past.

March 13, 2008

Prior to the arrival of Stephen Curry, Golden State’s premier point-guard went by the name of Baron Davis. The UCLA product will live in Warriors-lore for his heroic efforts as the centerpiece of the “We Believe” teams.

Davis registered one his highest-scoring night as a member of the Warriors on March 13 in the 2007-08 season.

In Golden State’s 123-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Davis dropped 38 points — two short of his career-high, on 15-of-30 shooting from the field while hitting 6-of-11 from beyond the arc. The former Golden State guard added nine rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block.

Watch highlights from Davis’ 38 point night here via YouTube:

Amar’e Stoudemire paced the Suns with 36 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Steve Nash added 21 points while dropping 14 dimes in Phoenix’s late-season victory.

Golden State finished the season with a 48-34 record, but did not qualify for the 2008 playoffs. In the offseason, Davis left the Warriors to join the Los Angeles Clippers via free agency on a five-year, $65-million contract.