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Former Warriors’ guard Quinn Cook announces his first children’s book

Quinn Cook is revealing his “10 recipes to success” in his new children’s book, “The Cook Book.”

While the NBA season is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, a bevy of players across the league are finding new ways to fill their free time. Players have been getting creative on social media while playing video games and watching old highlights during the league’s hiatus.

However, former Warriors‘ guard Quinn Cook is taking a unique route while there are no games on the calendar until further notice. On Tuesday, Cook announced his first-ever children’s book. The Lakers’ guard’s text is cleverly titled “The Cook Book.”

Via @QCook323 on Twitter:

According to Cook, the book will reveal his “10 recipes to success.” After winning championships at the college and pro levels, it’s safe to say Cook has some experience in the field of success.

In 2015, Cook hung an NCAA Tournament championship banner in Cameron Indoor as a second-team All-American for the Duke Blue Devils. The G League All-Star later won a Larry O’Brien Trophy coming off the bench for the Warriors in 2018.

In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Cook is averaging 4.8 points and 1.1 assists in 10.8 minutes per game.

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Today in Warriors History: Jason Richardson hits spinning game winner vs. Dallas in 2006

With no NBA basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history.

March usually translates to the stretch run of the NBA season, yet in 2020, things are a bit different. The league is on hold until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

When the season resumes, the Golden State Warriors will have 17 games remaining on the schedule. While the NBA is on hiatus, Warriors Wire is digging deep into the Dubs history to highlight standout performances from the past.

Long before Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson dominated the Bay Area basketball world, another dynamic scorer held court at Oracle Arena. In six seasons with Golden State, Jason Richardson averaged 18.3 points per game on 43.3% shooting from the field.

In 2006, “J-Rich” drilled an improbable game-winner that still rolls through Warriors highlight reels to this day.

March 23, 2006

In a struggling season, the Golden State Warriors were on a hot streak heading into a date with the playoff-bound Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors and Mavericks battled throughout in a contest that had 13 lead changes in total.

The game was tied at 107 with 3:24 left in the final period. A run of points from Jason Terry and Dirk Nowitzki stretched the Dallas lead into the final seconds. A missed free-throw with under five seconds from Terry opened the door for the Warriors to take the last shot.

Richardson snatched the defensive rebound and proceeded to streak down the court. Terry tried to stop the fast break, forcing Richardson into a spinning 3-point runner that drove through the bottom of the net as the final horn buzzed.

In a matter of seconds, Golden State’s shooting guard silenced American Airlines Arena with his game-winner. Richardson’s 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting spoiled Nowitzki’s 50 points for the Mavericks.

Watch Richardson’s thrilling game-winner below.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

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Six games from the 2019-20 season to rewatch during the NBA hiatus

With NBA League Pass free while the league is on hold, Warriors Wire is looking back into the 2019-20 season for the most rewatchable games.

With all basketball put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA is providing free access to League Pass. Games from this current season and classic contests from the past are available to stream free of charge during the NBA’s hiatus.

While the state of the Warriors 2019-20 season may be dramatically different from the past five seasons, there were still some encouraging moments in the inaugural season at Chase Center.

Steve Kerr and the Warriors coaching staff have had to get creative with how they manage their rotation while dealing with many injuries throughout the season. Without Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Golden State has opened up a bevy of roster spots for rising players like Marquesse Chriss, Eric Paschall and Damion Lee.

With many hungry players joining Golden State in hopes of proving they belong in the NBA for the long haul, the Warriors have registered some gritty performances that are worthy of a re-watch.

To help satisfy your basketball fix, Warriors Wire went back through Golden State’s season to find the most rewatchable games from this year while League Pass is free.

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Watch: Steph Curry shows off his golf game with a trick shot from home during the NBA hiatus

During the NBA’s coronavirus pandemic, Stephen Curry is showing off his golf game.

It has been over a week since the NBA suspended the season due to the coronavirus. Since the announcement from the league, precautions for COVID-19 have only grown.

As positives test results for the virus continue to pop up around the league, the NBA has directed teams to close practice facilities. With limited options for basketball activities and California under a stay at home order, members of the Golden State Warriors are getting creative with their free time.

On Friday, Stephen Curry showed off his golf skills. Callaway Golf asked the two-time Most valuable Players how he’s “playing through.” Curry responded on Twitter with a video of him acing a trick golf shot from home.

Curry hit an off-the-wall chip shot directly into a standing cup. The Davidson product celebrated in a similar fashion to one of his vintage long-distance 3-pointers.

Via @StephenCurry on Twitter:

Curry nominated his former teammate Kent Bazemore, tennis player Mardy Fish and the popular trick shot group “Dude Perfect” to follow with golf videos of their own.

Whether it’s golf, watching his old highlights, pledging donations or advocating for social distancing, Golden State’s point guard has been active during the NBA hiatus.

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After joining the Buccaneers, Steve Kerr compared Tom Brady’s decision to Joe Montana and Michael Jordan

While the NBA is on hiatus, Steve Kerr weighed in on Tom Brady’s decision to leave the New England Patriots.

Over the past five years, most of Steve Kerr’s sports talk radio interviews during the stretch run of the NBA season consist of two topics —  the Golden State Warriors and their playoff position. In 2020, things are a bit different.

With 17 games left on the schedule, the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. With no basketball and nearly every sport on hold because of COVID-19, Kerr was recently asked about Tom Brady.

After winning a bevy of Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, the 42-year-old quarterback is leaving for Florida. Brady signed a two-year free-agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On 95.7 The Game in San Francisco with Damon Bruce, Matt Kolsky and Ray Ratto, Kerr weighed in on Brady’s decision to leave the city where he spent 20 seasons.

Via 95.7 The Game:

Well, it reminds me of Joe Montana. Similar story when Joe went to Kansas City and a little bit of Michael Jordan with the Wizards, I mean when a guy loves to play like Brady does like Jordan did — Montana. All those guys were competitors. They loved the sport they played so much that they didn’t want to stop. It’s almost inevitable that you’re going to end up playing in another spot. And that’s just kind of the way it is. It’s going to be really weird though — isn’t it? Seeing him in a different uniform.

Before the NFL topic ended, Kerr called the Buccaneers’ creamsicle uniforms “incredible.” Golden State’s coach said he’s “100%” in for Tampa Bay to bring back their throwback look with the San Mateo native under center.

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Report: Warriors have ‘no plans’ to test asymptomatic players for coronavirus

Despite a recent opponent testing positive for coronavirus, the Golden State Warriors have “no plans” to test asymptomatic players for COVID-19.

Since the NBA has suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, multiple players around the league have tested positive for COVID-19.

On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced three members of their organization received positive test results for the virus.

Before the NBA hiatus, the Golden State Warriors hosted the Sixers at Chase Center on March 7. Philadelphia was the second-to-last team the Warriors played before the NBA hit pause on the season because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Although the Warriors welcomed the Sixers to San Francisco just 12 days prior to their positive COVID-19 results, Golden State has “no plans” to test asymptomatic players for coronavirus, according to Connor Letourneau.

Via The San Francisco Chronicle:

Despite Thursday’s news that three members of the 76ers organization have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Warriors currently have no plans to test players or staff who aren’t showing symptoms of the respiratory illness.

Before the news of the 76ers positive test results, Bob Myers spoke with reporters on a conference call on Tuesday. The general manager spoke about the Warriors’ direction when it comes to testing.

Via Warriors SoundCloud: (scroll to the 5:10 mark)

We’ve been told that the testing is in short supply. And we’re treating ourselves. Like people, which is what we are — we’re not better than anybody. We’re not worse. We’re just a basketball team, like any company. Right now, we’re not interacting with each other. I’ve been told by our doctors and medical community we shouldn’t be testing asymptomatic people at this point in California.

While the Warriors have yet to test players, coaches or staff, plans could quickly change during a fluid and unprecedented time.

Joining the Sixers, the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics have all gone through the testing process for coronavirus.

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Recent Warriors opponent announces positive test results for coronavirus

Three members of the Philadelphia 76ers organization have tested positive for coronavirus.

The Golden State Warriors’ early March contest against the Philadelphia 76ers was arguably one of their best wins of the 2019-20 season. Damion Lee paced Golden State with 24 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field with six rebounds and three assists.

Eric Paschall recorded 23 points and three assists off the bench in the Warriors’ furious comeback win. Golden State entered the final quarter of the game down eight points. However, timely shooting by Mychal Mulder rallied the Warriors’ upset victory.

Just days later, the state of the NBA drastically changed. The league suspended the season until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Twelve days after Philadelphia traveled to Chase Center, the Sixers announced three members of their organization received positive test results for COVID-19.

Before the NBA hiatus was underway, Golden State was slated to host the Brooklyn Nets as their next opponent in San Francisco. Members of the Nets have also tested positive for COVID-19, including former Warrior Kevin Durant.

The Sixers and Nets join the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers as NBA teams with members who’ve tested positive for coronavirus.

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Steph Curry’s ‘soul smiled’ during replay of Klay Thompson’s 60 point game from 2016

Stephen Curry spent his Wednesday night watching Klay Thompson’s 60 point game against the Indiana Pacers in 2016.

The NBA hit pause on the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. With no games until further notice, players around the league suddenly have an abundance of time on their hands.

Whether it’s playing video games, watching old highlights or learning the piano, members of the Golden State Warriors are getting creative while the season is suspended.

On Wednesday night, the Warriors got an appetizer to fill their basketball fix. NBC Sports Bay Area reaired the 2016 contest between Golden State and the Indiana Pacers — otherwise known as the Klay Thompson 60 point game.

Thompson famously recorded a new career-high in only three quarters against the Pacers. The three-time All-Star had Oracle Arena in a frenzy, scoring 60 points on 21-of-33 shooting with eight 3-pointers in only 29 minutes. Adding to the legend of the Thompson’s night, the shooting guard only dribbled the ball 11 times.

Thompson’s fellow Splash Brother tuned into the reair of the historic night in Oakland. Stephen Curry tweeted he was watching along with the replay like it was live.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

On Thompson’s career night, Curry only tallied 13 points, but he did add 11 assists in 29 minutes.

For a team that has struggled with injuries and losses throughout the current season, a trip down memory lane might be just what the Golden State needs during the NBA hiatus.

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Checking in on the Warriors: What are players up to during the NBA hiatus?

During the NBA coronavirus hiatus, members of the Golden State Warriors are finding a bevy of ways to fill their free time.

The Golden State Warriors won’t be returning to the court for the foreseeable future. The NBA has paused the 2019-20 season until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

With San Francisco’s shelter in place announcement, The Golden State training facility at Chase Center will remain shut down. With no place to practice their game, members of the Warriors are finding a bevy of ways to fill their time.

Damion Lee

With inspiration from hip-hop star Roddy Rich, Damion Lee is picking up a new hobby during the NBA’s hiatus. Golden State’s shooting guard posted a video on Instagram of him playing the piano.

Former Golden State big man DeMarcus Cousins approved of Lee’s musical skills, leaving “Tuff” in the comment section.

Eric Paschall

Golden State’s second-round draft pick Eric Paschall is getting creative with finding his basketball fix. Paschall is picking up the controller and going to the park on NBA 2K.

On Wednesday, Paschall linked up with his childhood friend Donovan Mitchell to play NBA 2K.

Ky Bowman

With nearly all live events on hold due to COVID-19, Ky Bowman is taking in a new rising sport on the internet. The rookie guard retweeted a video of marble racing.

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry has already admitted to watching his own highlights during the NBA hiatus. On Wednesday, he switched to his teammate’s highlight reel — the two-time Most Valuable Player spent some time watching Klay Thompson.

NBC Sports Bay Area re-aired Thompson’s 60 point performance against the Indiana Pacers in 2016. Curry tweeted he was watching along with the game like it was live.

 

Today in Warriors history: Splash Brothers unite for 70 points vs. Mavs in 2016

With no NBA games on the radar due to the coronavirus, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history.

Due to injuries, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson haven’t played a game together since the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury. However, the other Splash Brother was in the midst of making his long-awaited return to the basketball court.

After missing 58 games, Curry has only recorded one contest in his return from a broken left hand. With the NBA season on hold until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, Curry has yet to suit up for game two of his return.

With no games on the radar for the foreseeable future, Warriors Wire is looking back into Golden State’s history — highlighting top performances from the past. Yesterday, we looked at Jason Richardson’s 40 point effort against the Sacramento Kings in 2005.

On March 18, we hit rewind to 2016 when Curry and Thompson were both in the backcourt healthy.

March 18, 2016

After winning 73 regular-season games, the 2015-16 season will always be defined by Golden State’s game seven NBA Finals loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Still, the regular season provided a bevy of memorable moments for the Golden State Warriors.

On March 18, the Dubs converted road win number 30 against Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas.

Curry recorded 31 points on 12-of-26 shooting with six makes coming from beyond the arc. Thompson matched his Most Valuable Player teammate with 39 points on 14-of-22 from the floor with 10 triples.

Nowitzki scored 24 points while former Warrior David Lee added 16 points and 16 rebounds off the bench for the Mavericks. Though, it was no match for the red-hot Warriors in their 130-112 win as they improved to 62-6 on the season.

Watch highlights of the Curry and Thompson’s combined 70 point performance via Daily Motion:

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