It wasn't Monty Python's black knight you heard screaming "I'm Not Dead Yet" last night. It was the Warriors' sophomore Anthony Morrow in the Vegas summer league, setting a league record, scoring 47 points on 69% shooting including 7 of 9 3s.
Apparently, Morrow didn't want to disappear in the shadow of celebrated draft choice, Steph Curry, whom everyone assumed would take Morrow's role as designated deep shooter (I know what you're thinking: isn't that every Warriors' position?) during the regular season. Morrow to Nellie: "Your move..."
The other Anthony, the all-star-in-the-making Anthony Randolph, sat out the game, but will likely win league MVP with his impressive stats: 26, 8 and 3 (that's 3 blocks/game).
Lots of big stats for the Ws in Vegas over the last two weeks. Is this a bit of older kids playing in a little kids game? Or is it just superior play? Either way, its all good news for the Ws.
None the less, lets be realistic: Unless the Ws make a banner headline trade (probability sans Mullin with current ownership,this is an improved but still challenged team. If everyone stays healthy, this is an improved team that would do well to be a .500 club, and is less than likely to be fighting for a playoff spot come March and April.
Apparently, Morrow didn't want to disappear in the shadow of celebrated draft choice, Steph Curry, whom everyone assumed would take Morrow's role as designated deep shooter (I know what you're thinking: isn't that every Warriors' position?) during the regular season. Morrow to Nellie: "Your move..."
The other Anthony, the all-star-in-the-making Anthony Randolph, sat out the game, but will likely win league MVP with his impressive stats: 26, 8 and 3 (that's 3 blocks/game).
Lots of big stats for the Ws in Vegas over the last two weeks. Is this a bit of older kids playing in a little kids game? Or is it just superior play? Either way, its all good news for the Ws.
None the less, lets be realistic: Unless the Ws make a banner headline trade (probability sans Mullin with current ownership,this is an improved but still challenged team. If everyone stays healthy, this is an improved team that would do well to be a .500 club, and is less than likely to be fighting for a playoff spot come March and April.
One more player to watch: Cartier Martin. He has impressed summer league coach Keith Smart with his hustle and tough play, although at 6'6", he may have trouble finding a spot at the already crowded wing position on the Ws roster (Curry, Monta, Jax, Maguette, Morrow, Azebuke, Belineli). We will see how it all shakes out...
As always, Go Ws!
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