Official Warriors Offseason Thread --> PLEASE LOCK.

[lazyj10]

I met Chris Cohan more than 15 years ago in Phoenix at the NBA All-Star Game. 
Only I didn’t technically meet him. I saw the Warriors owner, and he acknowledged me but we never did shake hands. Instead, Cohan turned in the opposite direction, accompanied by his wife, and began briskly walking the other way. 

I began to pursue him, the young, conscientious reporter I was, but he actually went full gallop and zig-zagged his way through a crowded mezzanine area, all the while holding his wife’s hand. Eventually he escaped into an area behind security. 

All I wanted to do was ask him whether he'd fired Don Nelson or not. Hard to believe that was way back in 1995. 

Cohan had fired Nelson, of course, but the story had gotten out early and things had been botched. Back in the Bay Area, it had been reported a day before that Nelson was history. 
And Cohan, trying to enjoy his first big NBA event as an owner, wanted no part of having to explain to me, a beat reporter at the time, what was going on with his new team -- so he bolted. That was the thing with Cohan. He always seemed to be gone. 

The Warriors eventually called it stepping down for Nelson and it was parlayed with “health concerns,

 

[lazyj10]

On my phone sorry for the big block of text

 

[andrew630]

I would read it, but the formatting makes it difficult...

 

[nkeair]

holy moly

i think thats the largest block of text in Niketalk history

 

[offbad]

WALL

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TEXT

 

[offbad]

Matt Steinmetz
CSNBayArea.com
I met Chris Cohan more than 15 years ago in Phoenix at the NBA All-Star Game. 
Only I didn’t technically meet him. I saw the Warriors owner, and he acknowledged mebut we never did shake hands. Instead, Cohan turned in the oppositedirection, accompanied by his wife, and began briskly walking the otherway. 

I began to pursue him, the young, conscientious reporter I was, but he actually went full gallop and zig-zaggedhis way through a crowded mezzanine area, all the while holding hiswife’s hand. Eventually he escaped into an area behind security. 

All I wanted to do was ask him whether he'd fired Don Nelson or not. Hard to believe that was way back in 1995. 
http://Cohan had fired Nelson, of course, but the story had gotten out earlyand things had been botched. Back in the Bay Area, it had been reporteda day before that Nelson was history. 
And Cohan, trying to enjoy his first big NBA event as an owner, wantedno part of having to explain to me, a beat reporter at the time, whatwas going on with his new team -- so he bolted. That was the thing withCohan. He always seemed to be gone. 

The Warriors eventually called it stepping down for Nelson and it wasparlayed with “health concerns,

 

[leftfieldgreen]

when do the new jerseys come out? i kinda want to get a Lee jersey..

 

[lazyj10]

What was funny was when I copied and pasted it on my phone, the formatting in the add reply window was fine. I hit edit on my computer just now and the formatting held. Just didn't show up that way in the forum.

Wack - like yuku

 

[gusyouout]

Originally Posted by LEFTFIELDGREEN

when do the new jerseys come out? i kinda want to get a Lee jersey..

The swingman ones from the Warriors website don't ship until Oct. 1, so I don't really think anyone else will have it before then.

 

[leftfieldgreen]

Originally Posted by gusyouout

Originally Posted by LEFTFIELDGREEN

when do the new jerseys come out? i kinda want to get a Lee jersey..

The swingman ones from the Warriors website don't ship until Oct. 1, so I don't really think anyone else will have it before then.

good lookin

 

[damnitzdom]

Originally Posted by SuperSaiyan415

Originally Posted by Luong1209

Originally Posted by NothingToL0se

this org. is so lucky to have such loyal fans

I swear, prior to 2007, I probably knew five Warrior fans, now people are saying they've been fans

(Not directed to any of you).

[h1]Nelson Hopes To Remain With Warriors[/h1]
Jul 15, 2010 9:35 PM EST

With the Warriors sold, speculation has begun about whether Don Nelson will coach next season. He is due $6 million regardless of whether or not he is retained.

"I'd love to coach next year," said Nelson.

Nelson has yet to speak with the franchise's new owners.

"If I have to be a part of the change, I will understand."

Via Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi..._hopes_to_remain_with_warriors/#ixzz0to2tfQ7b

i wouldnt doubt it. the warriors had a strong fanbase even before 07. did you just move to the bay area these past few years? where do you live exactly because knowing only 5 fans before the playoff run is pretty surprising.

No one will ever believe me but I started to frequent the Warriors thread on NT about 20 games before the Warriors season ended.

I never watched basketball but for some reason I decided to watch the games just to and next thing you know.. the Warriors are winning and winning and make it to the playoffs.

That's my non during playoffs bangwagoner story.

 

[jalrulz]

lakers, mavs, and another team are offering jeremy lin a contract. i also tweeted john wall and asked what he thought about him his response: "his good" son tried to sound out he's. and then i asked if he thinks jeremy lin will make an nba roster he said "yep"

 

[luong1209]

For those who haven't seen the SL game:

 

[luong1209]

Inception

.

 

[acidicality]

It looks like teams are contacting Lin about getting a contract

http://sports.espn.go.com...t=caplan_jeff&id=5387547

If he's on the Warriors I'd go crazy, but I just really hope he's not a Faker.

 

[offbad]

Mike Dunleavy Sr. has a former business relationship with incoming Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, and he could be a GM candidate.
This cannot be good news for GSW fans, as Dunleavy oversaw an uninspiring period in the Clippers' history until he was released last season.
Source: Tim Kawakami via Twitter

 

[dland24]

Originally Posted by offbad

Mike Dunleavy Sr. has a former business relationship with incoming Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, and he could be a GM candidate.
This cannot be good news for GSW fans, as Dunleavy oversaw an uninspiring period in the Clippers' history until he was released last season.
Source: Tim Kawakami via Twitter

 

[chr1scross]

Originally Posted by dland24

Originally Posted by offbad

Mike Dunleavy Sr. has a former business relationship with incoming Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, and he could be a GM candidate.
This cannot be good news for GSW fans, as Dunleavy oversaw an uninspiring period in the Clippers' history until he was released last season.
Source: Tim Kawakami via Twitter

THIS

 

[what up]

I like Lin's game but dude needs to get creative when it comes to finishing. Curry doesn't dunk the ball but I'm never worried about him finishing on a lay-up. Lin just throws it up.

 

[dont be a menace]

Originally Posted by offbad

Mike Dunleavy Sr. has a former business relationship with incoming Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, and he could be a GM candidate.
This cannot be good news for GSW fans, as Dunleavy oversaw an uninspiring period in the Clippers' history until he was released last season.
Source: Tim Kawakami via Twitter

if they really know basketball then they should know not to hire this man.

 

[acidicality]

Originally Posted by What up

I like Lin's game but dude needs to get creative when it comes to finishing. Curry doesn't dunk the ball but I'm never worried about him finishing on a lay-up. Lin just throws it up.

Yeah, I'm with you on that. He's also gotta improve his shooting, if he's gonna become an impact player in the league.

 

[luong1209]

Would you guys want him on the Warriors?

 

[acidicality]

We can use a backup point w/o question

...all CJ can do is score.

 

[noblekane]

Originally Posted by acidicality

It looks like teams are contacting Lin about getting a contract

http://sports.espn.go.com...t=caplan_jeff&id=5387547

If he's on the Warriors I'd go crazy, but I just really hope he's not a Faker.

  

 

[gusyouout]

Originally Posted by Luong1209

Would you guys want him on the Warriors?

Of course. I think a ton of us wanted him on the SL team at least. I'm sure if they reached out he would have loved to join. Instead they've got some five foot PG chucking 20 shots a game. Also would have liked them to test out Randle too. The Warriors have a need at PG, and if they lose Watson they don't have a backup.