S61 Warriors Preseason Presser: Gotta Have Faith

[greepleairport]

Well I guess it would be nice-
If I could Hub your body
I know not everybody has QKN like you
But I gotta think twice
Before I give my points away
With no games that you have played
Because I benched you then too.

Oh, but I needed some time off
From that SLOE-emotion
Time to pick your JMP up off the floor!
Oh when that Hub comes down
With no TC-splosion
Well it takes a 91 STR, baby,
But I’m giving Hub the floor!

Cause I gotta have faith f-faith f-faith. I gotta have faith f-faith f-faith.
I gotta have Fab-Fa-Fabian - I have Fabian “The Grub” Hub!

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(…eh, close enough.)

That’s what I’ll be singing toward my first winning season as a GM in a long, long time. We tried and failed to make a splash when we arrived in San Francisco, but we decided not to make that mistake again. And don’t get it twisted - we made mistakes. HUGE. We did not retain Kyle Kuric this offseason because we did not pay him a max salary the first year of his contract, even though we gave him a more valuable contract overall. Sounds like an addict’s mistake to me, but it wasn’t my decision to make, so in the end it was Golden State that suffered. We apologize to the team, coaches and fans for this mistake.

But for that one big whiff, we made great strides elsewhere. We picked up Dong Bone, Toni Gauss and Luguentz Dort to make up a banging backcourt and Mason Dixon to give us some muscle in the front court. The PF position was our greatest off season mystery, and we overkilled trying to fill it.

Frisch? Danny Campbell? Zeke Nnaji? Tony Shoemake?

Nah, son. We had an answer at that spot all along. It’s time for the debut season of Fabian “The Grub” Hub, time to let that big guy eat. We expect him to stand tough with the best PFs in the league, swatting their layups into the stands, maybe even the upper deck. We expect that, offensively, he will put the greatest defenders in foul trouble - even if he misses literally every single free throw shot - and find himself standing across from guys that just are not on his level after the best ones foul out.

So in Golden State, we’re looking like a problem for anyone. The losing past is the past, and we’re coming to take everything you worked for, motherfryer.

Who’s got the first question?

[MexicanMamba]

I'm sure those free agency results were disheartening, but what would you say was your biggest point of optimism from the preseason that gets you excited for the season?

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[garbageman]

Sham Smith, Bulls.com: Way back in the day, the Warriors won the championship with Steph Curry at PG, right after HE sunk below the b/b border to g/g. With Luguentz Dort at a g/g 35, but still putting up solid preseason numbers, where do you think he ranks among the PGs in the league?

[greepleairport]

I'm sure those free agency results were disheartening, but what would you say was your biggest point of optimism from the preseason that gets you excited for the season?

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I've made a lot of moves that I regretted later, and i did not make a single one of those moves this offseason. Im happy with everything I did besides low-balling Kuric. Also, Hub is looking fantastic.

[greepleairport]

Sham Smith, Bulls.com: Way back in the day, the Warriors won the championship with Steph Curry at PG, right after HE sunk below the b/b border to g/g. With Luguentz Dort at a g/g 35, but still putting up solid preseason numbers, where do you think he ranks among the PGs in the league?

I think you have to look at Cade, He Hor, Garland and Dort as the best PGs. I'd still put Dort a hair above Garland. That said, Garland should be able to run circles around Dort head to head, but I'm happier with Dort's first g/g year than I was, in retrospect, trading Caruso for Garland.

[AngryBanana]

Chet Youbetcha, Dimmadome News: While you talk about loosing out on Kurkic, and I get why you are upset to an extent. Do you think that their are either other players out there that could fill the position that he filled for your roster? OR do you also wish that you wish you could have kept Poole given he can also fill that role and was paid less in an RFA situation (where you could have "missed" out but still kept him?)

[K-100]

You have developed a reputation of wheeling and dealing at a moment's notice, much like the recently (un)retired Quailman. I think it is awesome because it adds flavor to the league.

Soooo, how safe is Fabian Hub in Golden State?

[Mike Lowry]

You spent a considerable amount of capitol to assemble this roster,
Do you think your pieces are sustainable for a multi-year window?
Or are you hoping to contend for the Ship this year?
And if that's the case, are you eyeing any moves that could bolster your chances?

[greepleairport]

Chet Youbetcha, Dimmadome News: While you talk about loosing out on Kurkic, and I get why you are upset to an extent. Do you think that their are either other players out there that could fill the position that he filled for your roster? OR do you also wish that you wish you could have kept Poole given he can also fill that role and was paid less in an RFA situation (where you could have "missed" out but still kept him?)

We cut ties with Poole a while ago and felt it was the right move at the time, and stick by that now. We're happy to see him continue his development (what up BLUE!), but we do think there are others who are not Kuric to fill that space. We don't know how we could go about acquiring them without losing someone else, though. It is what it is. We messed up with Kuric and we'll just move on.

[greepleairport]

You have developed a reputation of wheeling and dealing at a moment's notice, much like the recently (un)retired Quailman. I think it is awesome because it adds flavor to the league.

Soooo, how safe is Fabian Hub in Golden State?

Well, for everyone that just left Golden State, who remained? It was Hub. Hub's the guy. We're all in on Hub. We have faith in Fabian and are excited for his future as a Warrior.

If something is not working, or we're starting to build and think the build falls shy of contention? Yeah, we'll shake things up right away. We're not married to any particular mold anymore, but rather staying open to opportunities as they come. We do think Hub will be key in any build we have in the near future, especially when he hits his prime.

[greepleairport]

You spent a considerable amount of capitol to assemble this roster,
Do you think your pieces are sustainable for a multi-year window?
Or are you hoping to contend for the Ship this year?
And if that's the case, are you eyeing any moves that could bolster your chances?

I think we blew our chances when we missed out on signing Kuric, but even with Kuric we weren't expecting a title. We still see ourselves as a playoff team, which is exactly where we want to be. We got so tired of losing that, even without Kuric, we're pretty pleased with our team.

Some of our key pickups will be great next year (Dong Bone and Toni Guass), but we're not sure where we'll be next year...and honestly, without Kuric, we'll have to re-think everything beyond this season.

If we do make moves, and are not willing to send out Hub, I'm not sure how much we'll be able to add without losing some of our core pieces. If we're looking good, though, we'll see what we can do to cash in further and push this season. Sims will tell...

[LazyTitanSmash]

Who do you see knocking you out of the playoffs this season?

[greepleairport]

Who do you see knocking you out of the playoffs this season?

There are several teams I have my eye on: Bulls, Cavs, Heat, Nuggs, Grizzlies, and Wizards. That's 6 teams right there. I think I rank somewhere between them all, but if I understimate someone like, say, the Magic, then that's how I don't make the playoffs. Who knocks me out once I'm in the playoffs? Well, I see the Bulls, Grizz and Wiz as the top 3 most likely to make it to the finals in Omega conference.

[pennpanther1]

In terms of all the power forwards and centers in the league, where do you think Fabian Hub ranks?

[jlmarines]

Justin Bieber, Teremana.com; Let's face it. We have a common enemy. K100 thinks his overrated team is going to win a ring. Do you think the Grizzlies is the team to beat? Also, you have a platoon of PGs. Anyone available?

[greepleairport]

In terms of all the power forwards and centers in the league, where do you think Fabian Hub ranks?

Today? Top 20, maybe top 15. Haven't looked into it too deeply, if I'm honest. But at his peak I think he will be one of the most versatile players of the league, likely sitting tight at Center instead of PF. But we shall see how we feel about all that when the time comes.

[greepleairport]

Justin Bieber, Teremana.com; Let's face it. We have a common enemy. K100 thinks his overrated team is going to win a ring. Do you think the Grizzlies is the team to beat? Also, you have a platoon of PGs. Anyone available?

I guess the real question is which of us will be Tonya Harding and who's Jeff Gillooly? Surely we can find our Shane Stant to crack out that Nancy K-100igan at the knees.

I think they're probably a top 5 team but I don't see them getting past the Bucks or Bobcats.

You're more than welcome to come and inquire about my PGs. Sorry Zike died he was almost green, too...

[IamQuailman]

Sup boo? On a scale of 1 (Bobcats) to 10 (Bucks), how excited are you to see me back?

[digiskunk]

Stephen Fartpuff, Providence Provider: The Warriors of the Golden State of California were able to win 25 games last season, which is the same exact number that Jim Thome wore when he hit 52 home runs for the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) in 2002. With this in mind, how do you feel about the possibility of Fabian Hub leaving the team to pursue a career in carpentry?

[Xist2Inspire]

Random Reporter: If Hub has a strong start to the season, is there a possibility that you might change direction and look to refocus the team around him come Day 60?

[greepleairport]

Sup boo? On a scale of 1 (Bobcats) to 10 (Bucks), how excited are you to see me back?

Somewhere between AJ Blaze and Moses Moody? How excited are you to be back? And possibly slime all over me?

[greepleairport]

Stephen Fartpuff, Providence Provider: The Warriors of the Golden State of California were able to win 25 games last season, which is the same exact number that Jim Thome wore when he hit 52 home runs for the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) in 2002. With this in mind, how do you feel about the possibility of Fabian Hub leaving the team to pursue a career in carpentry?

I do not feel good about it. He is loyal to the Golden State Warriors and their needs!

[greepleairport]

Random Reporter: If Hub has a strong start to the season, is there a possibility that you might change direction and look to refocus the team around him come Day 60?

Anything is possible, really, aside from Hub switching teams. If we suck? Sure! We'll be happy to pivot. If we are good? Frye it! We were trying to be good and fell just short of great. I'm okay with that, too.