The Tuesday Newsletter Extravaganza, as usual this time of year, is a collection of standout statements from the occasion that signals all 30 NBA are back to work
Probably not as exciting or interesting as other quotes, but the one that got a lot of play in the Bay Area was one that, on the surface, was innocuous, but was something that the collective Warrior fan base was anxiously waiting for.. when asked about the elephant in the room (i.e., whether he expected to start or not), Chris Paul launched into an anecdote about coming off the bench in the 2008 Olympics, and then said..
"Whatever I can do to help our team win."
Monte Poole, a longtime reporter covering the Warriors, said earlier this summer, after Paul responded to a similar query from Kendra Andrews, by asking "Are you coaching?", that Paul would ease a lot of minds if he would just say exactly that.. to basically offer to come off the bench, if it's what is best for the team.
Due to Draymond Green's ankle injury, Paul will actually start the first pre-season game tomorrow, and, barring a super fast healing from Green, something Rick Celebrini will probably discourage, Paul may also be starting in the season opener against Phoenix. But knowing that he's already on board to leading the bench unit has definitely enhanced the vibes among Dub Nation.
Probably not as exciting or interesting as other quotes, but the one that got a lot of play in the Bay Area was one that, on the surface, was innocuous, but was something that the collective Warrior fan base was anxiously waiting for.. when asked about the elephant in the room (i.e., whether he expected to start or not), Chris Paul launched into an anecdote about coming off the bench in the 2008 Olympics, and then said..
"Whatever I can do to help our team win."
Monte Poole, a longtime reporter covering the Warriors, said earlier this summer, after Paul responded to a similar query from Kendra Andrews, by asking "Are you coaching?", that Paul would ease a lot of minds if he would just say exactly that.. to basically offer to come off the bench, if it's what is best for the team.
Due to Draymond Green's ankle injury, Paul will actually start the first pre-season game tomorrow, and, barring a super fast healing from Green, something Rick Celebrini will probably discourage, Paul may also be starting in the season opener against Phoenix. But knowing that he's already on board to leading the bench unit has definitely enhanced the vibes among Dub Nation.
That David Griffin quote is interesting and damming.