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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 2 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 | My Team | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Houston Blast-Off | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | New York Over-Timers | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 10 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 11 | Denver Horse-Track | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | Phoenix No-Defense | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 16 | Miami Heart-Attack | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to what is probably going to be the most electric night of this season. The arena is packed to the rafters, there are people standing in the corridors, security gave up trying to control anything, and the DJ is blasting so loud the scoreboard is vibrating. We are here to talk about a legendary franchise. A team that has seen sacred monsters pass through, that has lived through dream seasons and nightmare years, that has rebuilt ten times over and always comes back with the same devouring hunger. The team with no name, baby! Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. Klay Thompson. Just the name sends chills through the building. Standing at 201 cm, arms that cover half the court, and a basketball IQ so fast that defenders feel like they're playing in slow motion. This man doesn't walk, he glides. He doesn't jump, he launches into orbit. And when he locks eyes with you before a free throw, you feel like YOU'RE the one about to catch the ball in your face. His teammate told me something last week that gave me chills. He said: "When he's silent in the locker room before a game, I know we're about to destroy everybody." The man doesn't talk, he executes. He doesn't celebrate, he absorbs. And when the buzzer is approaching and the score is tight, everybody knows. The teammates, the opponents, the refs, the guy selling nachos on the upper deck. Everybody knows the ball is ending up in his hands. And it's ending up in the basket. Alright, we need to address the elephant in the room. Or rather, the comedy show on the roster. Goku is on this team. Goku, who is a farmer and doesn't even know what "pick-and-roll" means. The guy shows up with seed dibber under his arm, shoes that are clearly not regulation, and the cardio of a weekend smoker. At his first practice, he tried a crossover and twisted his ankle. At his second, he attempted a layup and the ball flew into the stands. But damn it, what this man has is balls of steel and an ability to make an entire arena laugh without even trying. And that, my friends, is worth every max contract in the world. The budget? Astronomical. The owner said "let's go" and signed the check without even looking at the number. We're deep into the luxury tax, every dollar over the threshold costs triple, and the accountant has nightmares every single night. But when you've got two superstars, a fifteen-man roster where the weakest link would start elsewhere, and a coaching staff paid in gold, you don't give a damn about the bill. It's championship or bust, and they've chosen their side.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
113-112 (W)
This hooper's hooper Draymond Green means business! Fast start from the right corner!
Draymond Green sprints to close out! A defensive stop driving to the hoop! Great effort!
Klay Thompson forces a catch-and-shoot triple in transition! This legit talent trying too hard!
A fadeaway jumper from Stephen Curry! This elite player reminding everyone why they're on top!
Tom Chambers sets the screen at the perfect angle! This raw talent cerebral play!
Break! Draymond Green rips his shoes off the second he reaches the locker room. Did you know Draymond Green keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. The players charge out of the tunnel. Smells like a comeback.
This legit talent Klay Thompson takes over in overtime! Scary good handles in crunch time!
Stephen Curry reads the play and picks off the pass! Transition opportunity!
Goku, this elite player, waves the crowd up! A sold-out gym on fire rising!
Draymond Green, this mountain of a man, blocks the go-ahead attempt! In the money time a crucial offensive board!
Goku, this big-name player, soaks in the moment! Victory at half court! A team high-five!
Stephen Curry runs to the coach and lifts the coach up. Not thrilled but smiles anyway. During the third quarter, I spilled my soup. Yes, I had soup in the booth. Don't judge. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'True Confessions: I Put Ketchup on Pasta.'
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
109-83 (W)
This legit talent Klay Thompson in the starting lineup! Let's see what this legit talent brings!
Klay Thompson launches to the rack for a tear drop! Can't contain this titan!
Goku with a defensive rebound to save the possession! The seed dibber to the rescue!
Tom Chambers with the bounce pass! This guy nobody was talking about threading it perfectly!
Tom Chambers spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!
Rest time. Draymond Green isolates in a corner of the locker room, headphones on. Did you know? Draymond Green launched a basketball podcast. Two episodes. Zero listeners. Still going. The arena lights up, the players are back. Game on.
Klay Thompson scores with pure God-given talent. A free throw facing the rim! Too smooth!
The crowd is on its feet! A sold-out gym on fire as Stephen Curry takes the court!
This hooper's hooper Draymond Green claps for the rookie! Encouragement from this hooper's hooper!
Klay Thompson is writing the story tonight! This player making noise with a double-clutch layup at half court!
Draymond Green, this dude putting the league on notice, points to the crowd! A primal scream! This was for the fans!
Stephen Curry jumps into Klay Thompson's arms without warning. They both go down. Your commentator survived one game, four coffees, and a sandwich of questionable date. That's a wrap! Coming up: 'What Would You Do: People Who Say Hello in the Elevator.' Exposing the truth.
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
118-100 (W)
And we're underway! Klay Thompson touches the leather first! This established player looks eager!
Tom Chambers explodes the basketball into a bucket! Pure God-given talent shining through!
Goku walls up in the corner! Immovable as the seed dibber bolted down!
Goku dishes through traffic! Threading the needle like a pro!
This headliner Goku switches defensive assignments on the fly! Scary good handles!
Halftime! Draymond Green walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Fun fact: Draymond Green failed the driving test three times. On the court it's a different story, thankfully. Second half! The crowd is on its feet, and so are the players.
A two-handed slam! Draymond Green cannot be stopped tonight! This name that's buzzing is locked in!
You can feel a sold-out gym on fire through the screen! Klay Thompson in the spotlight!
Klay Thompson sacrifices the body taking the charge! This legit talent ultimate teammate!
This raw talent Tom Chambers has that look in the eyes! Watch out! Unreal swagger!
Draymond Green takes off into the tunnel with the W! This solid pro all smiles!
Klay Thompson does a backflip. Well, he tries. Goku applauds the effort. Your commentator lost his press badge during the game. I had to climb over a barrier. That's all for tonight! Coming up: 'CSI: Underground Parking Garage.' Riveting stuff.
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
107-105 (W)
This player on the come-up Draymond Green gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
Draymond Green anticipates the cut and deflects the basketball! This next-level player reading minds!
Draymond Green blows past the leather into nothing! Shaky emotions under pressure on full display tonight!
Klay Thompson, this league veteran, operates from downtown with a euro-step! Clinic!
Stephen Curry pushes the pace in transition! Iron discipline showing in every play!
Players head to the locker room. Stephen Curry has tape on three fingers. I've been told Stephen Curry always puts his left shoe on first. The one day he switched, gave up 40 points. Back at it! The coach said two words. Two words that were enough.
Tom Chambers, this unknown gem, with a vintage performance in the second quarter! A gym-rat work ethic!
Draymond Green, this big fella, locks down the attacker! Silky smooth technique on the defensive end!
You can cut the tension with a knife! A roaring arena as Klay Thompson steps up!
Tom Chambers converts in traffic during the extra period! A scoop layup! A killer instinct!
This All-Star caliber talent Stephen Curry thanks the fans! The crowd is on its feet! What a ride!
Draymond Green and Stephen Curry play rock-paper-scissors to decide who carries the ball. Draymond Green loses. On my end, I ate a hot dog so disgusting I'd classify it as a traumatic experience. Until next time! Up next: 'Life Unplugged: A Day Without WiFi.' A shocking documentary.
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
103-101 (W)
Draymond Green, this hooper's hooper, draws first blood! A catch-and-shoot triple to start!
Tom Chambers with the huge ball recovery in the paint! This player nobody saw coming says no!
Stephen Curry goes to work the basketball into the front rim! That's frustrating for this guy everybody knows!
Draymond Green, this long boy, uses every inch to deliver a two-handed slam!
Draymond Green, this titan, positions perfectly for the offensive rebound! Nerves of steel!
Finally a breather. Tom Chambers has calf cramps, the physio rushes over. Anecdote: Tom Chambers fell asleep on the bench during an exhibition game. Still got named MVP. Back on the floor, faces full of determination.
Stephen Curry delivers in the clutch! A pull-up jumper from downtown! This established star is ice cold!
This unknown gem Tom Chambers with the no-foul contest along the baseline! Clean as a whistle!
Goku tips their mouthguard to the crowd! The farmer gesture with the seed dibber!
Goku tips in the rebound for a thunderous slam! All hustle, all heart!
Stephen Curry daps up the opponent! Respect from this bonafide star after the battle!
Goku takes Klay Thompson by the hand and they bow to the crowd like stage actors. Tonight I lost my voice, rediscovered my passion, and forgot where I parked. A complete evening. We're out! And now, 'House Hunters: Broom Closet Edition.' Cozy open concept.
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
123-97 (W)
Goku takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!
Klay Thompson converts from way beyond the arc! A hook shot with trademark ridiculous creativity!
Stephen Curry, this smooth operator, contests everything driving to the hoop! Insane court vision on full display!
Stephen Curry, this franchise guy, dishes to the hot hand! Smart basketball!
This dude putting the league on notice Klay Thompson recognizes the zone and attacks the gap! Genius!
The players head to the locker room. Tom Chambers is sweating like a racehorse. Physio's confession: Tom Chambers purrs when you massage his calves. Like a cat. A big cat. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
Tom Chambers goes to work through traffic and scores! Incredible finish!
The energy in this building is unreal! Draymond Green channeling an incredible energy!
Stephen Curry makes the extra pass! This reliable star hockey assist for a half-court heave!
Draymond Green, this 7-footer, is on a mission! Nothing can stop this up-and-coming baller right now!
Goku, this smooth operator, takes the final bow! A victory dance! Dominant display!
Draymond Green slides across the court in his socks while Tom Chambers splashes water on everyone. Evening confession: I'm wearing Draymond Green's jersey under my shirt. For morale. Good night everyone! Up next: 'Worst Cooks in America: Boiling an Egg Without Breaking It.' Challenge accepted.
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
97-104 (L)
Draymond Green, this player on the come-up, embraces the roaring arena! Game on!
Klay Thompson, this next-level player, sends the damn ball wide! The touch is off tonight!
Stephen Curry, this versatile guy, commits the travel! Hot head in the footwork!
Draymond Green scrambles but can't close out! Open look given up! Shaky emotions under pressure!
Klay Thompson lets fly past everyone for a tear drop! This long boy on a mission!
Halftime! Tom Chambers checks his stats on the board and winces. Anecdote of the day: Tom Chambers forgot his shorts on the last road trip. Played in borrowed shorts two sizes too big. We pick up right where we left off. Time to play.
This player nobody saw coming Tom Chambers can't believe the call! Arguing with the ref!
Tom Chambers, this hidden prospect, pulls the trigger from the right corner but no luck!
Goku reads the defense perfectly! Scary good handles and a sky-high basketball IQ!
Tom Chambers bends over during the dead ball! This player nobody saw coming gathering what's left!
Klay Thompson, this guy with a proven track record, will be back stronger. This defeat fuels the fire.
Stephen Curry leaves the court at a jog. Klay Thompson stays there, planted at center court, motionless. During the game, I counted how many times I said 'incredible.' Seventeen. A personal record. We're packing up. Time for the late-night feature: 'Unsolved Mysteries: Where Is My Left Sock.'
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
120-96 (W)
Tip-off! Draymond Green gets us started! Let's go!
Stephen Curry, this guy everybody knows, knifes through for a bank shot at the top of the key! Wow!
Draymond Green, this long boy, contests without fouling! Clean as a whistle!
Klay Thompson fires away the rock with precision! Assist from the left corner! Floor general!
Klay Thompson, this league veteran, orchestrates the delay game! An unmatched feel for the game in action!
Break time. Stephen Curry bolts to the locker room without looking at anyone. Rumor has it Stephen Curry talks to his basketball in the locker room. Nobody dares say it's weird. Tipoff! The ref blows the whistle, the ball is in the air.
Draymond Green steps back past the defense for a layup! Size advantage from this this oversized freak!
Klay Thompson, this mammoth, gestures for more noise! The crowd goes nuts!
Stephen Curry takes the blame for the mistake! This All-Star caliber talent protecting teammates!
Stephen Curry, this big-name player, has the intangibles! Pure God-given talent beyond the stats!
Goku drives to the crowd! A salute to the fans! This headliner gave everything!
Draymond Green and Tom Chambers pound their chests like gorillas. The coach pretends not to know them. I learned that Draymond Green's father was a farmer. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
102-101 (W)
Goku steps onto the venue! From cultivating the stubborn soil to this, game time!
This certified bucket Goku reads the play and intercepts! Brilliant anticipation!
Draymond Green, this long boy, wastes a golden chance with a wild and-one!
Goku with a bucket on the break! Running like they're late for work!
Goku exploits the mismatch! Finding weakness with the seed dibber acumen!
End of the second quarter. Klay Thompson is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Rumor has it Klay Thompson does 100 push-ups before every game. Or 10. Depends who you ask. Back to hostilities. Faces have changed in the locker room.
Stephen Curry, this smooth operator, with the late-game double-clutch layup! Scary good handles shining through!
Goku swats it away! A defensive rebound with that farmer strength!
The entire arena rises for Goku! A farmer lifted by the seed dibber and love!
Tom Chambers with the pressure-proof bucket at half court! After a timeout!
This franchise guy Stephen Curry caps off a special night! A hug with the coach! Until next time!
Tom Chambers and Klay Thompson run circles around Draymond Green who doesn't move. Zen. Your commentator broke his personal screaming record tonight. My throat is not thanking me. That's a wrap! Coming up: 'American Idol: Accountant Edition.' Singing, dancing, and spreadsheets.
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
107-116 (L)
Tom Chambers opens with a finger roll! This hidden prospect making an early statement!
A hook shot from Klay Thompson sails wide! This next-level player needs to regroup!
Klay Thompson with the errant pass! This player making noise needs to settle down!
Draymond Green, this mammoth, lets the shooter get free facing the rim! Costly lapse!
Tom Chambers, this mountain of a man, overpowers for an and-one! Size matters!
That's a cut. Draymond Green stumbles slightly reaching the locker room. Physio's confession: Draymond Green purrs when you massage his calves. Like a cat. A big cat. The players are back. The court had time to dry, at least.
Draymond Green drops the head after another miss! Occasional mental lapses sapping the confidence!
Goku steps back but the shot rims out! Sometimes predictable game rears its ugly head!
Klay Thompson, this seasoned vet, times the cut perfectly! Backdoor for a fadeaway jumper!
This top-tier talent Goku can barely jump! The springs are gone at the buzzer!
Tom Chambers walks off in silence. This surprise package gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Stephen Curry sighs so loudly that the reporters hear it. Klay Thompson winces. I tried to take a selfie with the court in the background. My thumb is over the lens. See you at the next game. In the meantime: 'MasterClass: How to Fold a Fitted Sheet.' Gripping television.
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
102-122 (L)
Goku looks dialed in from the start! Next-level basketball IQ preparation showing!
Tom Chambers, this colossus, can't finish facing the rim! That one stings!
This player on the come-up Klay Thompson commits the 5-second violation! Clock management tendency to rush!
Klay Thompson gambles for the steal and pays the price! Injury-prone body!
Goku, this all-around player, with a silky thunderous slam in the paint! Smooth operator!
Back in the locker room, Draymond Green sits down and stares at the ceiling. Intel: Draymond Green refuses to play if the ball isn't inflated to exactly 8 PSI. Not 7.9, not 8.1. Eight. Let's go, we're back. The crowd claps in rhythm.
Stephen Curry, this big-name player, with the frustrated foul! Limited stamina in tough moments!
Tom Chambers, this dude out of nowhere, with the shot-clock heave! No good along the baseline!
This name that's buzzing Klay Thompson sets the back screen! Silky smooth technique off-ball contribution!
Goku, this smooth operator, is drenched in sweat! Emptying the tank!
Klay Thompson sits alone on the bench. This player on the come-up processing the defeat.
Goku sits on the floor in the hallway. Draymond Green sits down next to him. Nobody speaks. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
92-103 (L)
Goku lands the first reverse layup! First blood! The farmer strikes first!
Tom Chambers with a wild attempt! This hidden prospect not finding the range tonight!
Tom Chambers loses the rock in traffic! This surprise package can't afford that!
Stephen Curry lunges the wrong direction! Fake had this max-contract guy fooled!
Goku with a finger-roll finger roll! Dexterity you only get from years as a farmer!
Halftime whistle. Goku has dried blood on his elbow but plays tough. Fun fact: Goku is unbeatable at arm wrestling in the locker room. Even the center is scared. We're off again! The crowd chants the team's name.
Tom Chambers takes off away from the huddle! This unknown gem in a dark place mentally!
Goku misses the open look! This world-class player can't believe it! Defense that's basically a suggestion!
Goku sets the screen with precision worthy of the seed dibber! Tactical genius!
Goku cramps up! Muscles tight from the seed dibber and the basketball double duty!
Goku goes to work to the tunnel in disappointment. This multi-time All-Star will learn from this.
Goku looks like someone who hasn't slept in three days. Draymond Green looks like someone who won't sleep tonight. I tried taking notes during the game. My notebook is full of incomprehensible scribbles. Off to bed! Or stay for 'Real Housewives of the DMV.' The line is around the block.
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
94-97 (L)
Stephen Curry, this all-around player, announced to huge cheers! A cathedral silence!
Goku pulls off a step-back three out of nowhere! Was that basketball or farmer magic? Unbelievable!
Goku loses their assignment! Like losing the seed dibber in the workshop!
Tom Chambers, this towering presence, loses the handle and the opportunity! Injury-prone body!
Draymond Green, this absolute unit, energizes the crowd! A Playoff atmosphere! Comeback vibes!
Break! Tom Chambers has left a puddle of sweat at every step through the tunnel. Little scoop: Tom Chambers logs every game in a notebook. With stars and smiley faces. At that age. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
Stephen Curry misses in the clutch! A scoop layup off the mark in the fourth quarter!
Klay Thompson, this player on the come-up, refuses to high-five! Sometimes predictable game hurting the chemistry!
Klay Thompson is inevitable tonight! This next-level player can't be stopped!
Klay Thompson forces the hero ball and misses! This legit talent with injury-prone body!
Draymond Green spins past the media. This respected competitor not in the mood to talk.
Stephen Curry and Goku share a single look. Just one. It contains all the disappointment in the world. Your commentator broke his personal screaming record tonight. My throat is not thanking me. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
90-114 (L)
Game time! Stephen Curry and this certified bucket ready to put on a show at the hardwood!
A bank shot from Stephen Curry catches the back rim and pops out! So close!
Goku with the careless pass! Cultivating the stubborn soil with more care, please!
Goku, this smooth operator, gets exploited in the switch! Hot head exposed in the mismatch!
Draymond Green knocks down an alley-oop from the left corner! Ice in the veins!
Halftime whistle. Klay Thompson high-fives his teammates on the way out. Anecdote: Klay Thompson once wore his jersey inside out for the entire first quarter. Nobody dared say anything. Break's over, the players take their positions.
Draymond Green slams the damn ball in frustration! Ego the size of Texas on full display!
Tom Chambers, this tree of a man, draws the foul but can't capitalize! Ego the size of Texas!
Klay Thompson explodes with purpose every possession! This well-respected player chess master!
Stephen Curry, this smooth operator, with tired legs driving to the hoop! Ego the size of Texas slowing this franchise guy down!
This max-contract guy Goku tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.
Klay Thompson pulls his cap down over his eyes. Goku doesn't have a cap, and it shows. Tonight my colleague told me I smell like stress. I told him it was my cologne. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
112-102 (W)
This dude putting the league on notice Draymond Green opens the scoring! A fadeaway jumper! Early advantage!
Draymond Green, this seasoned vet, unleashes a pull-up jumper at half court! Bang!
Klay Thompson, this oversized freak, with the clutch defensive rebound! The crowd is on its feet!
Klay Thompson with the no-look pass! This legit talent has eyes in the back of the head!
Klay Thompson, this solid pro, manages the clock beautifully in the second half!
Break. The coach is yelling in the tunnel, Goku picks up the pace. Locker room anecdote: Goku talks to a sock called 'Assistant Coach.' We don't judge. The locker room empties, the court fills up. Act 2.
This respected competitor Draymond Green with a beautiful layup at the top of the key! Poetry in motion!
Chants of 'farmer! Farmer!' fill the gym for Goku!
Goku celebrates the team's success! This max-contract guy knows together is better!
Win or lose, Goku has earned respect tonight! This elite player warrior spirit!
Draymond Green pumps the fist as the buzzer goes! This league veteran savors the win!
Draymond Green dumps his Gatorade on Stephen Curry who screams because it was cold. Klay Thompson piles on. I got a text from Draymond Green after the game. Just kidding. Nobody texts me. Thanks for watching this game. And now: 'Deal or No Deal: Office Fridge Edition.'
My Team ends the season #6 with a 9W-6L record. Season MVP: Klay Thompson.
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