The Team By the Bay
The Golden State Warriors are a team in California. They are a young team that improves every year. The league they play in is the NBA. There home court is at Oakland, Oracle Arena. There D-league teams are the Fresno Big Horns and the Dakota Wizards.
Warriors 2011-2012 Roster
1. Brandon Rush #4 Guard
2. Jarret Jack #2 Guard
3. Andris Biedrins #15 Center
4. Stephen Curry #30 Guard
5. Andrew Bougut #12 Center
6. Draymond Green #23 Forward
7. David Lee #10 Forward / Center
8. Festus Ezeli #31 Forward/Center
9. Kent Bazemore #20 Guard
10. Nate Robinson #2 Guard
11. Dorell Wright #1 Forward
12. Klay Thompson #11 Guard
13. Charles Jenkins #22 Guard
14. Jeremy Tyler #3 Center
Team News
Warriors Flip Coin
Warriors end the season with a 23-43 record. They are tied with the Toronto Raptors. The Warriors flipped the coin and now have the 7th and 30th pick in the first round! They also have the 35th and 52nd pick in the second round!
Confidence Grows within the Warriors
The Warriors are coming together better in teamwork and defense. "We are all about winning." says Warriors owner Joe Lacob. Even thought the team is filled with a bunch of new players the team still gets along and not one of them is left out. This Will be a playoff season for the Warriors
Warrior's new D-League Team
On June 28 it was finally decide that the warriors would purchase the Dakota Wizards. Because of the purchase the Warriors became the fourth team in the NBA to currently own and operate their own D-League affiliate.
Warriors Draft Central
The Warriors drafted Klay Thompson from Washington State ,Charles Jenkins from Hoftra , and Jeremy Tyler from Tokyo.
Welcome Jerry West!!!
West, 72, will assist the Warriors’ ownership group and represent the organization in a wide variety of team-related functions in his role with the club. The position will encompass various areas and responsibilities, ranging from basketball operations to business, sponsorship and marketing endeavors. He will report directly to owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber and will travel to the Bay Area frequently while maintaining his Los Angeles-based residence.
Road to the draft
Team Needs
The Warriors’ greatest needs involve depth and an interior presence. Even if Andris Biedrins returns to his double-double form from two years ago, the team still could benefit from another strong rebounder who provides a physical presence in the paint. Scoring points isn’t an issue with the Warriors, it’s keeping the opposition from doing so that has proved to be troublesome. Obtaining a player who can rebound and defend the rim, whether it’s his man or on help defense, should help the team’s overall defense and make the Warriors a playoff contender. Should a big man or two be obtained via free agency or a trade, expect the Warriors to use their pick on the best player available. Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Larry Riley is a big proponent of that strategy, and that would make even more sense with the team currently looking for a new head coach.
What Getting a Top 3 Pick Would Mean for the Warriors
It would be just another sign the organization is going in the right direction. The team’s ownership has heightened team expectations with a pledge to make the playoffs next season and Assistant General Manager Bob Myers recently stated that the team is one or two players from being a perennial playoff contender. The addition of a top-three player to a core of Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry, David Lee and Dorell Wright could certainly help the team get there. While trading down in the draft wouldn’t be a huge shock if it meant addressing a few of the team’s other needs, a more realistic scenario would involve the Warriors selecting an NBA-ready player as opposed to a prospect in need of more polishing.
Warriors Lottery Luck
The Warriors are about due for some good fortune in the NBA Draft Lottery. The team hasn’t moved up from its pre-lottery position since 1995, when they were awarded the first pick (Joe Smith) despite having the fifth-best odds to do so. Since then, Golden State has remained consistent with its pre-lottery position eight times and moved down five times. In his first year as Warriors owner, Joe Lacob will look to change the team’s lottery luck and bring home a top-three pick in his first appearance at the NBA Draft Lottery.
The Warriors’ greatest needs involve depth and an interior presence. Even if Andris Biedrins returns to his double-double form from two years ago, the team still could benefit from another strong rebounder who provides a physical presence in the paint. Scoring points isn’t an issue with the Warriors, it’s keeping the opposition from doing so that has proved to be troublesome. Obtaining a player who can rebound and defend the rim, whether it’s his man or on help defense, should help the team’s overall defense and make the Warriors a playoff contender. Should a big man or two be obtained via free agency or a trade, expect the Warriors to use their pick on the best player available. Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Larry Riley is a big proponent of that strategy, and that would make even more sense with the team currently looking for a new head coach.
What Getting a Top 3 Pick Would Mean for the Warriors
It would be just another sign the organization is going in the right direction. The team’s ownership has heightened team expectations with a pledge to make the playoffs next season and Assistant General Manager Bob Myers recently stated that the team is one or two players from being a perennial playoff contender. The addition of a top-three player to a core of Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry, David Lee and Dorell Wright could certainly help the team get there. While trading down in the draft wouldn’t be a huge shock if it meant addressing a few of the team’s other needs, a more realistic scenario would involve the Warriors selecting an NBA-ready player as opposed to a prospect in need of more polishing.
Warriors Lottery Luck
The Warriors are about due for some good fortune in the NBA Draft Lottery. The team hasn’t moved up from its pre-lottery position since 1995, when they were awarded the first pick (Joe Smith) despite having the fifth-best odds to do so. Since then, Golden State has remained consistent with its pre-lottery position eight times and moved down five times. In his first year as Warriors owner, Joe Lacob will look to change the team’s lottery luck and bring home a top-three pick in his first appearance at the NBA Draft Lottery.
Warrior's New Head Coach
The Warrior's Owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber fired coach Keith Smart and hired sports ABC sports announcer and 17 year veteran from the NBA Mark Jackson. This will be Jackson's first year as a head coach. He is now the 24th head coach in Warrior's franchise history and the 19th since they moved to the west coast.
“I am really elated about this opportunity and I’m looking forward to the challenge of building the Warriors into a perennial contender,” said Jackson.
“I am really elated about this opportunity and I’m looking forward to the challenge of building the Warriors into a perennial contender,” said Jackson.
Warrior's New Assistant Coach
Warrior's board members chose Michael Malone as new assistant coach. Michael Malone has 10 years of coaching opportunities. Malone served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the previous five seasons. During his time in Cleveland, the Cavs posted a 272-138 (.663) record, which was the third-best mark in the NBA over that span. The Cavaliers made five consecutive playoff appearances during Malone’s time on the bench, reaching the NBA Finals in 2007 and the Eastern Conference Finals in 2009. In 2008-09, the Cavs notched a franchise record and NBA-best 66 wins. Having most recently served as the lead assistant coach for the New Orleans Hornets this past season. In New Orleans, under Head Coach Monty Williams, Malone helped lead the Hornets to a 46-36 record and a trip to the 2011 NBA Playoffs.