Show notes
Grant Liffmann and Kendra Andrews are joined by special guest Matt Barnes, who has some hot takes on this hot Warriors team. Plus, a breakdown of the Warriors depth, roster adjustments, Klay's return, and more.
1:30 - 3:20 Warriors depth is helping them through health and safety protocols, frequent roster changes
3:30 - 5:00 This team’s chemistry, style of play is clicking on all cylinders, Bjelica, GP2 compliment each other
5:10 - 7:24 Defense is working just as hard as offense, Iggy, GP2 performances vs Kings
7:30 - 8:34 Warriors look like a “position-less team” with so many versatile players and combinations
8:47 - 10:05 What does the future look like for the Warriors post injury / health and safety protocols? How will opponents manage?
11:08 Grant Liffmann’s exclusive interview with Matt Barnes
11:15 - 12:36 Matt Barnes’ take on playing for the Warriors and against them “Warriors will always have my heart”
12:37 - 14:23 Barnes’ recommendations for today’s Warriors team, Klay’s return, leaning into the solid core, good chance of winning a championship this year
14:25 - 15:30 Warriors roster moves, Barnes wouldn’t be surprised but the depth of their bench is the key
15:40 - 17: 20 Could Ben Simmons be a good fit for the Warriors? Barnes impressed by how perfect Wiggins, Poole turned out to be on this team
17:45 - 18:20 Wiggins could be up for trade, but the Warriors would lose his agility, ability to guard, and shoot
18:30 - 21:09 Barnes thinks Warriors can go all the way with health, Klay’s return, and continued seamless chemistry, Nets, Lakers still threats
21:22 - 22:19 Barnes says Nets are great on paper, but chemistry can’t be measured, teams with chemistry are the ones that end up winning
22:26 - 23:50 How long will the Steph, Draymond, and Klay trio last? Barnes thinks this year’s run will be the “sweetest” of a possible 2 to 3-year window together.
23:52 - 25:42 Where does Curry stand in Barnes’ eyes in the grand scheme of NBA legends? “Way up there…he’s a top 2 point guard, top 3 of all time…Steph has changed the game of basketball as a whole.”
26:14 - 27:13 What does Steph need to do to pass Magic Johnson as a top point guard?
27:43 - 30:04 Barnes on Kuminga, Moody, GP2, new franchise additions learning from the veterans
30:13 - 33: 26 Who from the Warriors would have the best pro football career? The answer may surprise you.
33:30 - 36:26 Out of all the teams Barnes has played with, who could compete against the legendary Warriors lineup of Steph, Klay, Draymond, KD, and Iggy?
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