Month: February 2015

GSW: Leandro Barbosa Playing Key Role for Golden State Warriors
November 13, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Leandro Barbosa (19) looks on during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nets 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

November 13, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Leandro Barbosa (19) looks on during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nets 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

One of the Golden State Warriors’ greatest assets this season has been their depth. The talent up and down the Warriors’ roster has given them a significant advantage over many teams, and it also allows Steve Kerr to give his starters more rest.

Marreese Speights is having a resurgent season, David Lee’s skill set and ability to score works perfectly off the bench, Andre Iguodala provides the bench with elite perimeter defense and ball distribution, Shaun Livingston is an ideal backup for Stephen Curry, and Justin Holiday has been having a breakout season.

One of the most underrated signings this past offseason for the Warriors though was bringing in veteran guard Leandro Barbosa.

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SF: Seahawks Provide 49ers with Valuable Lesson: Run the Ball
Jan 15, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula looks on during the introduction as the 49ers head coach at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 15, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula looks on during the introduction as the 49ers head coach at Levi’s Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers fans must have been pleased to see their team’s biggest rival, the Seattle Seahawks, fall just short of another Super Bowl title this season, but 49ers fans should be thankful for a valuable lesson that the Seahawks provided for the 49ers in the Super Bowl this year.

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GSW: Joe Lacob Discusses Warriors’ Success, Draymond Green, Etc.
May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob smiles during the third quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob smiles during the third quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors are riding high right now with the best record in the NBA (37-8), and Warriors owner Joe Lacob has a lot to be proud of, in terms of the Warriors’ success so far this season, and excited about, in terms of the Warriors’ bright future.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Number Two and Three
Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) are introduced before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) are introduced before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Last week, the Golden State Warriors didn’t dominate quite as much as they’re accustomed to, but how much did their 1-2 record last week affect their spot in the power rankings this week?

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Get Boost from Hunter Pence
Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence acknowledges the crowd during a timeout between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence acknowledges the crowd during a timeout between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors were seeking a spark. They had lost two games in a row and were lacking their usual energy in both losses.

As the Warriors hoped to end their pseudo-slump with a win against the Phoenix Suns last night, the Warriors got some much-needed energy from a Bay Area sports hero who knows a little something about winning championships.

Hunter Pence.

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