Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast NBC Sports Bay Area

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson are joined by Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin to discuss what it means to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area, where the team name Valkyries originated from and Joe Lacob’s desire to win a championship in the first five seasons.

(1:18) Breaking down the growth with the WNBA

(11:18) Valkyries ready to make it in Bay Area

(17:40) Revealing the origins of the Valkyries name

(25:08) Smith details the growth of the WNBA

(31:42) What advantages will the Valkyries have?

(36:20) Nyanin on Lacob’s championship expectations

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Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down why Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are the greatest backcourt in NBA history, if there will ever be another NBA dynasty and wrap up the podcast honoring the legacy of Bill Walton.

(1:18) Best backcourt in NBA history

(7:40) Remembering prime Klay Thompson

(16:08) Will there be another NBA dynasty?

(21:42) Honoring the legacy of Bill Walton

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Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Brandin Podziemski being named to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team, where he can improve in his second season and if Trayce Jackson-Davis got snubbed. Then, Monte and Dalton shift their attention to the potential fit of Dejounte Murray in Golden State and the lessons the Warriors can learn from watching the NBA playoffs.

(1:40) Podziemski named to All-Rookie First Team

(7:08) Where can Podziemski improve his game?

(12:42) Did TJD get snubbed?

(17:20) Is Murray a fit with the Warriors?

(22:49) Timberwolves bounce Nuggets from playoffs

(28:20) Lessons Warriors can learn from Mavericks

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Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson examine the Warriors' past success in the second round of the NBA draft, why their history could pay dividends this year and what the team should address with its No. 52 overall pick. Plus, Monte and Dalton look at the differences between Mark Jackson and Steve Kerr and the recent announcement from the Golden State Valkyries.

(1:18) Warriors only have second-round selection in 2024 NBA Draft

(6:40) Notable second-round All-Star players

(16:08) Traits Warriors should target in the draft

(21:42) How did Kerr’s hiring change the Warriors’ trajectory?

(28:20) What can the Warriors learn from the playoffs?

(34:49) Valkyries announced as Golden State WNBA team name










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Monte Poole is joined by former Warriors champion Mo Speights to discuss his arrival to Golden State, why he knew Steph Curry and the Dubs would have sustained success and the importance Klay Thompson still has on the roster.

(1:18) Speights shares his memories of joining the Warriors

(6:40) Speights discusses the evolution of his game

(16:08) Speights on why Steph "deserves" his success

(21:42) Speights reveals the importance of Klay’s return

(28:20) What does the Warriors' future hold?

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Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down if the Warriors would be interested in trading for Kevin Durant after the Suns’ early playoff exit, what the potential trade package would look like and the obstacles in the way of a reunion. Plus, what are the chances LeBron James makes his way to the Warriors this offseason?

(1:18) What does Durant’s future hold?

(9:40) Building a trade package for Durant

(17:08) Obstacles in the way of a potential KD trade

(24:42) Should the Warriors go all in for Steph?

(30:20) Does LeBron fit with the Warriors?

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