Best for Warriors Fans to be “Patient” — Marc Spears
Marc Spears joins the show to break down LeBron James’ free agency decision and what it means for the Golden State Warriors, who many thought had a real shot at landing him. Spears explains why the “family angle” made Golden State feel like a logical fit — and why it never materialized. The conversation shifts into a deeper debate about roster building in the modern NBA, touching on Philadelphia’s superstar-loaded starting five and whether that formula can actually win a championship. From there, talk turns hyper-local: DeMar DeRozan’s fit in the Bay, the Warriors’ surprising dip in season ticket sales, and whether ownership is quietly preparing fans for a “post-Steph” era. Spears pushes back hard on that idea, arguing the front office should be squeezing every last drop out of the Steph Curry window rather than looking past it. The segment closes with a spirited back-and-forth on Steph’s next contract — should he take a discount to build a stronger roster around him, and is the trade deadline, not free agency, actually the Warriors’ best shot at a real upgrade?
Topics discussed include:
LeBron James’ free agency decision and why the Warriors missed out
Philadelphia’s superstar roster and whether it can actually win
DeMar DeRozan’s potential fit with Golden State
Warriors’ season ticket sales decline and fan sentiment
Steph Curry’s contract future and the “patience” strategy for the trade deadline
Do you think the Warriors should hold out for a trade deadline blockbuster, or is it time to move on from this era? Let us know in the comments.
0:00 – Marc Spears Reacts to LeBron’s Decision
3:37 – Can a Five-Star Starting Lineup Actually Win?
6:52 – DeMar DeRozan’s Fit With the Warriors
9:43 – Joe Lacob’s “Post-Steph” Comments Spark Debate
12:48 – Should Steph Take Less to Build a Winner?
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Best for the Dubs fans to accept this is a play in team again.
Slater reported, LeBron wanted to initiate convincing Steph to not play for GSW
Do we have a mfing choice but to be patient 😤😤🤬🤬
Those NBA reporters seem to say absolutely nothing every time , no information , just maybe or not comments , nothing that is certain , nothing new
This is trash. We have been told to be patient since 2023. Stop telling us this crap.
Marc just wants to keep Steph for the gravy train and nothing else. Not so sure even with Steph on a very pathetic team will put butts in the seats 😂 I also will bet that Steph with his new condition will play similar amount of games as last year.
I'd say, perhaps, every warriors fans are steph curry fan. And the team keep disrespecting Steph year after year, with owner wanting to trade him, and coach not believing in him and not utilizing him properly, treating him like he's just a shooter and not the goat that he is. If curry leaves, majority of warriors fans will leave with him.
Patient for the last freaking 4 years of the do nothing Warriors!!!!!!!!!!! OLE Joe is just Cheap!!!!!!!!
30 years until next finals appearance. I probably won't be alive to see it…
37 win 10th seed is asked to be patient. What a moron
I think everyone is overlooking the guys in the summer league.