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Steve Kerr is using the NBA hiatus to catch up on his 2020 draft homework

During the NBA’s hiatus due to the coronavirus, Steve Kerr is watching tape on the upcoming draft class.

The 2019-20 season has trudged the Golden State Warriors deep into uncharted waters. Injuries, trades and the coronavirus have spun the Warriors season upside down.

With 17 games remaining, the NBA season is on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once the season returns, Golden State will use the final games on the calendar as an evaluation period. Finding who fits with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be crucial in the Warriors’ efforts to get back to the playoffs.

Another essential item on the docket for Golden State will be identifying whom they should select in the 2020 draft. With the worst record in the NBA, the Warriors are slated to own a top pick in June’s draft for the first time in years.

On a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Steve Kerr said he’s using the NBA hiatus to catch up on draft prospect film.

Via Warriors SoundCloud:

I’m watching tape on some of our draft prospects. And, you know, something I haven’t been able to do much of over the years, and I hadn’t done any of it this year. So I’m trying to use that time to get a feel for the guys who are on our list for the draft coming up.

While there isn’t a consensus top player in the 2020 pool, how Kerr and Bob Myers handle their draft homework will be vital. Names like James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball lead many mock drafts. However, Golden State could shift to a rising prospect like Obi Toppin or Onyeka Okongwu.

The Warriors will have three months to narrow down the search.

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Today in Warriors history: Jason Richardson hits game winner in 40 point performance vs. Kings in 2005

With the NBA on hiatus, Warriors Wire is looking back into Golden State’s history.

While it’s technically the stretch run of the season, the Golden State Warriors won’t be suiting up for a game until further notice. The NBA has suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy individual performances from the past. Yesterday, we looked at Klay Thompson’s clutch 23 second-half points against the Portland Trail Blazers in 2010.

While the modern Warriors roster has been littered with All-Star caliber players, in the early 2000s, Jason Richardson was the featured headliner at Oakland’s Oracle Arena.

March 17, 2005

The 2004-05 season for the Golden State Warriors wasn’t pretty for Mike Montgomery’s squad. However, Richardson started to establish himself as a true scoring threat in the league.

The shooting guard averaged 21.7 points per game on 44.6 % shooting from the field. Against the Kings late in the season, “J-Rich” exploded for 40 points against the playoff-bound Sacramento Kings.

Richardson shot 16-of-28 from the field, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Michigan State product added 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals against the Kings.

On top of his big night on the stat sheet, Richardson’s biggest bucket clinched the Warriors 100-97 win. Golden State held the lead throughout the game, yet the Kings fought their way back in the second half behind Cutino Mobley’s 28 points.

Kenny Thomas tied the game for Sacramento at 97, with 40 seconds remaining. The two-time Slam Dunk Champion drilled a 23-foot jumper with 28 seconds left in the game. Sacramento missed their next four shots to clinch the Warriors upset win.

Over his career with Golden State, Richardson recorded two 40 point efforts against the Kings.

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Draymond Green gets ‘last court workout for the foreseeable future’ at Warriors facility

With San Francisco placing a shelter in place order due to coronavirus, Draymond Green got in one last workout at Chase Center.

The NBA has suspended the 2019-20 season until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the wake of the NBA going on hiatus, precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 are continuing to grow.

On Monday, San Francisco announced a shelter in place order for the city for all non-essential needs. Residents across San Francisco will be staying home to slow down the spread of coronavirus.

After San Francisco’s shelter in place announcement, Draymond Green shared an Instagram story from the Warriors training facility. In Green’s story, the caption read, “last court workout for the foreseeable future.”

Via @DrewShiller on Twitter:

Before the NBA paused its schedule, Green has played less than 10 minutes in Golden State’s last nine contests. The former Defensive Player of the Year missed two games with a pelvic contusion. On return, he was ejected against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half. Green then missed the following six games with knee soreness.

When the NBA season returns, Green will have 17 games left on the calendar before the offseason.

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Today in Warriors History: Klay Thompson splashes late game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Blazers, 113-112

In 2014, Klay Thompson hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer to give the Golden State Warriors a one-point victory in Portland.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Golden State Warriors and the rest of the NBA are currently on hiatus until further notice.

With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy performances from the past. Last week we looked back at Baron Davis’ 38 point effort against Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudamire and the Phoenix Suns in 2008, today we rewind to 2014.

Prior to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson becoming NBA champions, the blossoming Splash Brothers were battling for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

March 16, 2014

Before clashing deep into future playoffs, the Golden State Warriors were fighting for position against Portland. The Warriors were listed behind Damian Lillard’s Blazers as the six seed in the Western Conference playoff picture before traveling to Portland for a mid-March contest.

The Blazers jumped out to a lead that grew to 18 in the third quarter. However, it wasn’t enough to close out Curry and Thompson. The Washington State product scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half to push Golden State back into the game.

The Warriors grabbed the lead with six minutes left in the final quarter, setting up a classic finish. With 11 seconds left, Portland stole the lead back, 111-110. The next possession, Thompson drilled a triple to put the Warriors up by two points. Portland’s Nick Batum missed a game-tying free throw with five seconds remaining to clinch Golden State’s road win.

On top of Thompson’s heroic 27 points, Curry added 37 on 11-of-24 shooting from the field with six makes coming from beyond the arc.

Watch highlights from Golden State’s 113-112 win via YouTube:

In 2014, the Warriors secured a spot in the postseason for the second consecutive year. Although they were eliminated in the first round by the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State followed their playoff exit in 2014 with five straight trips to the NBA Finals.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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