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The State of Golden State
The State of Golden State
Last year, after the draft, I wrote that I did not believe the Warriors improved their team compared to the rest of the Western Conference. Angry Warrior fans wrote in protest, believing Brandon Wright, Kosta Perovic, Stephan Lasme and Austin Croshere would solidify the interior and Belinelli would replace Jason Richardson. Now, after losing Baron Davis, and drafting another skinny project, are
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... On the other hand, if they save their money to re-sign existing players while avoiding luxury tax, Brian McCormick says this could be the worst team in the West: "Is a line-up with Ellis, Jackson, Azuibike, Harrington and Biedrins with Belinelli, Watson and Wright off the bench going to strike fear in anyone? Is it better than the potential line-ups in Memphis, Minnesota and Seattle?" ...

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