Golden State Warriors Examiner: Warriors point guard Marcus Williams working out, trying to put conditioning issues behind him

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The Hoop Doctors Daily Dimes: 09/09
Published 9/9/2008 by Anklesnap at thehoopdoctors.com
... thinking the “Dipsy Do” or the “How she go” Michael Jordan: Can you name that move? Not only does he want it, but he deserves it. MJ. Michael Jordan Attitude on Playing Semi-Interesting, but also a sure sign the NBA season can’t get here soon enough Stadium Blog Day Marcus Williams better get in shape! Ellis to miss significant time. Williams the new spotlight PG ...

Should NBA Players Ever Be Out of Shape?
Published 9/9/2008 by Patrick Cassidy at Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers
... But yes, that’s what I’ve been working on most: Getting into game shape.” Is there ever an excuse for a non-injured NBA player to fall out of shape, even when he’s not seeing a ton of tick? True, you might not be running for 40 minutes a night, and there is definitely no workout that can truly replicate the rigors of NBA game action, but there are still plenty of practices, shootarounds, and lots of downtime to get you as ready as possible for when your name is called. Source: SF Examiner

Little Action Means No Conditioning?
Published 9/11/2008 at CelticsBlog - NBA Section
That seems to be the interpretation of de facto Golden State starting point guard Marcus Williams. From Williams' interview with the San Francisco Examiner 's Matt Steinmetz: MS: "What s your thought process now that Monta Ellis is going to miss significant playing time and you very well could wind up the starter?" MW: "The first thing is to get in shape -- 40 minutes-a-game shape. That s what I ve been doing. I m trying to get into game shape. Then the basketball will come naturally. When you re tired, that s when you make mistakes. I want to go longer stretches without ...