Marcus Thompson

Marcus Thompson, a veteran NBA reporter for The Athletic, dives into the Golden State Warriors' offseason changes and their championship aspirations. He discusses Al Horford's significant impact on team dynamics and Draymond Green's evolving role. Marcus highlights the potential of young players like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandon Podziemski, while also exploring the pressing expectations on veterans such as Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. The conversation covers the balance of roster aging and the Warriors' quest for success in the upcoming season.

Marcus Thompson, a veteran NBA reporter for The Athletic, joins to share insights on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's explosive 55-point performance in a double overtime win for the Thunder. He dives into Steph Curry's spectacular 42-point game that led the Warriors to a thrilling OT victory against the Nuggets. The discussion also covers Aaron Gordon's impressive scoring and shooting development, alongside a debate on the Warriors' playoff sustainability and roster decisions amidst injury challenges. A must-listen for basketball enthusiasts!

Marcus Thompson, an NBA writer for The Athletic, joins Es Baraheni to dissect the thrilling ongoing NBA Finals. They debate whether Alex Caruso can fill a role similar to Andre Iguodala for the Thunder. The discussion dives into the impact of Miles Turner and Andrew Nimhart on the Pacers' performance, along with offseason strategies for teams eyeing a championship. They also reflect on nostalgic moments from the Chicago Bulls' glory days, blending analysis with personal anecdotes.

Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater discuss the Warriors' offseason activities, player recruitment, potential trade scenarios, lineup configurations, offensive strategies, new coaching hires, and insights on assistant coaches and beat writers.

Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater discuss the Warriors' future, including the decline of the dynasty, the need for a secondary scorer alongside Curry, the hunt for a key player, Clay's performances, rookie player rotation, lineup adjustments, and player aspirations.

Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami, and Anthony Slater discuss the Golden State Warriors' recent struggles, focusing on a controversial game and player ejection, analyzing the team's ineffective lineup, debating strategies for improvement, and praising the impressive performances of Dev Booker and Kamiga.

Marcus Thompson is a writer for The Athletic with a deep understanding of the Golden State Warriors. He shares insights on the team's impressive run and young star performances. Peter Schrager, an NFL analyst, reflects on the 2021 draft, discussing standout players and mistakes made by teams, especially concerning quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson. Danny Kelly joins in to analyze betting strategies for upcoming games, highlighting intriguing matchups and Million-Dollar Picks, keeping the conversation engaging and humorous throughout.

The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson joins Kevin O’Connor for a deep dive on the Golden State Warriors’ 2021-22 season. Marcus shares his insight into how the Warriors have balanced their short-term goals for getting the most out of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green and their long-term goals for developing young talent to avoid a down period once their stars are gone (0:45). Then KOC and Marcus discuss two other teams in the league that have overhauled their rosters, while keeping their key players in place, the Bulls and Lakers, and how all three teams share a need for on-court sacrifice (17:30), and whether Steve Kerr can mirror the adaptability the Warriors are requiring of their players (25:45). Then they talk about Klay Thompson’s recovery and how the Warriors could arrange their players on the floor when he returns to play in December (36:00). Finally, they touch on potential big trades looming on the horizon with the three giant question marks of Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, and Ben Simmons still hanging over the league, which young players the Warriors would be willing to give up, and what other kinds of players they might target (51:00). Host: Kevin O’ConnorGuest: Marcus Thompson IIAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wosny Lambre, a contributor to The Ringer, and Marcus Thompson, a writer for The Athletic, join for a lively discussion on the NBA playoffs. They break down the Bucks' exhilarating Game 6 victory and Khris Middleton’s standout performance. The conversation shifts to the fallout from Rick Carlisle's departure, the tension surrounding unhappy stars Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson, and the upcoming coaching carousel. They also debate Ben Simmons' trade value and celebrate Trae Young’s impressive playoff consistency.

Logan Murdock, a keen observer of the NBA, and Marcus Thompson, a Warriors expert, dive deep into Steph Curry's resurgence, comparing it to Kobe Bryant's iconic 2006 season. They explore how evolving fan dynamics and player legacies shape modern basketball. Chris Ryan adds flair by breaking down the controversial European Super League, addressing financial disparities and fan backlash. The lively discussion spans the changing nature of sports, riveting rivalries, and what’s next for the Golden State Warriors and soccer's future.