

Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors
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Warriors Plus Minus is the definitive weekly podcast on the Golden State Warriors, hosted by Tim Kawakami, Marcus Thompson, and Nick Friedell.
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Feb 17, 2021 • 53min
Do the Warriors have what it takes to make a deep Playoff run this season?
The guys break down everything Warriors- deep playoff run, Steph on fire, what to do with Wiseman and lots of Draymond. Warriors are coming off a blowout win vs the Cavs on Monday night. That was after a really bad showing vs the Nets on Saturday. They continue to beat the bad teams and lose to the good ones. Marcus asks the guys if they think the Warriors could make a deep playoff run because the West is overrated? Draymond looks back and it shows everyone on the floor, except his points. That opens up some questions about what they should do with James Wiseman when he comes back. Trade him or continue to play him and let him grow with Steph and Draymond? They also talk about Draymond's comments from after the game last night. They discuss if they think Steph should get a rest after playing a lot so far this season. And they break down the Warriors next 5 games on the schedule. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2021 • 30min
All 82- Kevin Durant returns to the Bay
Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson discuss Kevin Durant’s legacy with the Warriors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
Can Steph Curry win the MVP this season?
The guys talk about the Warriors split with the Spurs, Curry is on fire, Warriors fans being upset and much more. Steph has been on fire the past 10 games and the guys discuss if they think he can win the MVP this season. They also talk about what seed the W's need to get for Steph to have a legit shot at NBA MVP. Juan Toscano-Anderson continues to play well and is starting to gain more trust from Steph and Draymond. The guys talk about the Warriors fans passion and unhappiness with a lot of things going on with the team when they lose and how Kerr's comment about not chasing wins has upset them. They break down down how Draymond's season has been so far and wonder if he will find his shot. They bring up the debate about drafting Wiseman instead of LaMelo Ball. And they break down the Warriors upcoming 4 game homestand. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2021 • 26min
All 82- Warriors lose late to Spurs
Ethan Strauss and Anthony Slater discuss the late Draymond Green blunder, the 12-12 Warriors, Steph Curry’s conservative minute total and the state of these Warriors, plus a little LaMelo Ball talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2021 • 27min
All 82- Warriors blast Mavericks without a center
The Warriors scored 147 points in Dallas with only nine players and zero centers. Kelly Oubre scored 40 points. Draymond Green had 15 assists. What did we learn? Anthony and Tim discuss To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2021 • 32min
All 82- The Warriors don’t have a healthy center
The Warriors lost to the Celtics and lost Kevon Looney to an ankle sprain. They are now without a healthy center. How did they get here? What do they do to survive this small-ball stretch? Anthony Slater & Tim Kawakami talk about it To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2021 • 57min
Would a trade for Bradley Beal make sense for the Warriors future?
** The podcast was recorded Monday morning before the breaking news about James Wiseman's sprained left wrist, which he hurt in Saturday night's win over the Detroit Pistons. Wiseman will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, the Warriors announced Monday afternoon **The guys talk about how the Warriors look 20 games in, the progression of James Wiseman and if a trade for Bradley Beal makes sense. The W's are 11-9 after their win vs Detroit. The guys give their thoughts on where they thinks the team stands in the West. Draymond said he is getting close to being back fully soon and the guys debate about how much can Dray still give. They talk about Klay's appearance in the booth during the game vs the Pistons. They talk about the progression of James Wiseman. And they break down if a trade for Bradley Beal makes sense for the Warriors future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2021 • 27min
All 82- Warriors whack the Pistons
Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater discuss the easy win over the Pistons, Draymond Green’s need to rediscover a vintage version of himself and the road ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2021 • 42min
All 82- Suns dominate the Warriors 114-93
Anthony Slater & Marcus Thompson break down the Warriors 114-93 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday January 28th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2021 • 53min
Will Looney's move to the starting lineup lead to more changes?
Anthony, Tim, Ethan and Marcus talk about the W's win vs the T-wolves with their new starting lineup and how things could change going forward. Kevon Looney has been moved to the starting lineup and James Wiseman will come off the bench. Looney gets great numbers almost without trying to get them. The guys talk about if moving Wiseman to the bench will effect his growth or if it will help his mental side of the game. They are also concerned about what is going on with Wiseman's hands and they think a football drill could help. They talk about what it takes to try to get great answers out of players and coaches. Andrew Wiggins is playing against his old team twice this week and he has opened up a little about the differences between Minnesota and the Warriors. The talk about the rumors of a possible Oubre for Lonzo Ball trade and if they think it could happen and if it would help the W's. And they also talk about what it will take Damion Lee to get more minutes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices


