Full disclosure: SU roots for the Golden State Warriors based on the way they play the game, Steve Kerr and more recently, Jordan Poole who played 2 years at Michigan. I watched most of their games this season on the NBA Season Pass (a good value if you live in New York as who only wants to watch Knick games or the drama queen Nets dealing with Kyrie?). The Warriors play the game the right way. Fast pace, pushing the ball, constant movement and if the other team scores, you race them back down the court on offense.

Steve Kerr is unafraid to speak out on social issues and uses his platform well. Great coach who has navigated many years of Draymond Green. Draymond is annoying and a loud mouth but when his head is on right, he sees the whole court, makes the right passes and cares about defense. The Warriors are actually a very good defensive team. Even Curry has bulked up over the years and can’t be run over anymore in the post-ups down low. Klay Thompson is a great story although his shot selection could be questioned here and there. I guess he has earned it on that team.

The question now is whether they can keep the team together given the salary cap and how much ownership is willing to pay in luxury tax. There are rumors that they will have to trade Wiggins and even signing Poole to a longer term deal after next year might be a challenge. Poole is great to watch and you have to figure they will keep him. The Warriors have some great young guys on the roster and in theory, should be contending for years to come but as we all know, things change in sports. Enjoy them for the moment and appreciate their dynasty. They are a good look for the NBA.

The Yankees swept the Rays so all good in Yankee Land and SU will not complain. I do note that their offense really struggled in all 3 games and the team continues to be carried by the pitching. That really is their strength. Other than Judge and Stanton (and Rizzo’s RBIs), no other numbers jump off the page this year offensively. Rolling Judge out in center field day after day is a bit of a risk. If you are Brian Cashman, you are looking for a center fielder at the trade deadline. The combination of Hicks and Gallo is only workable if the pitching holds up and Judge stays healthy.

I see the run differential and the record and the 10-game lead over Toronto. As Mariano Duncan used to say back in 1996, “we play today, we win today.” That applies to this team. They are winning all of the close games, and they are winning all of the late, close games. While it feels like 1998 for Yankee fans, SU says that team had the circular line-up and the deep bench. I think one more consistent hitter in center field is all you need to solidify the roster and absorb any upcoming injuries. I mean IKF plays every day and while he is not a superstar, he is solid defensively and has had some big hits. He is not easily replaceable right now.

Tyreek Hill already complaining how he was under utilized on the Chiefs and that Tua is a better QB than Mahomes. I mean, why do guys do that? You got paid because of Mahomes. And Tua’s arm strength is not close to most NFL quarterbacks. SU says take the high road and just say thank you.