One of the things I have tired of reading and hearing about is the ROY argument for Tyreke Evans that he's one of only four NBA players to average 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in their rookie season. The other three are Michael Jordan (1984-85 season), Oscar Robertson [...]
Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month for March. Curry was also named rookie of the month in January. Curry played in 14 games in March, averaging 19.8 points, 7.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.79 steals in 37.5 minutes per game. Curry shot [...]
Tyreke Evans had a great game tonight in the Kings' 106-99 loss to the Lakers, with 25 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists and only one turnover. His shooting percentages weren't great (7-19, 1-5, 10-14), but that's kind of standard with him. Also, in the Grizzlies' 104-97 win against the [...]
The other day, I wrote that Tyreke Evans had all but clinched the rookie of the year award this season. My reasoning was that Evans was still playing well and that Curry hadn't done enough to outplay him since his outstanding stretch in February. I spoke too soon. Since that [...]
CANDIDATES Stephen Curry, Warriors, point guard Season stats: 35.8 minutes, 16.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.8 steals, 3.02 turnovers, percentages (.454, .414, .879) March stats: 39.7 minutes, 18.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 4.3 turnovers, percentages (.404, .447, .929) Thursday's game (Trail Blazers 110, Warriors 105): [...]
CANDIDATES Stephen Curry, Warriors, point guard Season stats: 35.9 minutes, 16.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.79 steals, 3.0 turnovers, percentages (.455, .417, .878) March stats: 41.0 minutes, 19.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 4.4 turnovers, percentages (.405, .484, .923) Tuesday's game: Did not play Next game: Thursday, March [...]
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WATCH (3/8) CANDIDATES Stephen Curry, Warriors, point guard Season stats: 35.9 minutes, 16.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.79 steals, 3.0 turnovers, percentages (.455, .417, .878) March stats: 41.0 minutes, 19.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 4.4 turnovers, percentages (.405, .484, .923) Monday's game (Hornets [...]
CANDIDATES Stephen Curry, Warriors, point guard Season stats: 35.6 minutes, 15.7 points, 5.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.83 steals, 2.88 turnovers, percentages (.460, .408, .875) March stats: 43 minutes, 18 points, 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, percentages (.412, .375, 1.000) Tuesday's game (Heat 110, Warriors 106): 43 minutes, 18 [...]
CANDIDATES Stephen Curry, Warriors, point guard Season stats: 35.2 minutes, 15.5 points, 5.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 2.8 turnovers, percentages (.461, .407, .879) February stats: 39.5 minutes, 21.5 points, 7.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 3.8 turnovers, percentages (.467, .347, .902) Sunday's game: Did not play Next game: Tuesday, March 2, at Miami Heat, [...]
CANDIDATES Stephen Curry, Warriors, point guard Season stats: 34.8 minutes, 14.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.87 steals, percentages (.454, .416, .873) February stats: 37.4 minutes, 19.9 points, 8.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals, percentages (.436, .341, .917) Saturday's game: Did not play Next game: Sunday, Feb. 21, vs. Atlanta Hawks, [...]
Press Democrat Assistant Sports Editor (and rabid NBA fan) Jared Cowley breaks down the latest on the Golden State Warriors and other news from around the Association.