NBA: Warrior godfather.

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Even with Curry's sharp dribbling skills and powerful shooting, whenever he tried to break through, Butler would immediately step in to assist on defense. They had gone one-on-one countless times, and Butler seemed to know Curry's moves by heart, often blocking his next path. Lowry would recover quickly, forcing Curry to pass off the ball. But because the team was still unfamiliar with each other, they made frequent passing errors, which Group B took advantage of to counterattack and widen their lead.

In the end, under the carefully planned tactics of Liam Gonzalez, Curry found himself practically boxed in offensively, with his teammates struggling to maintain the 4-on-3 advantage when he was double-teamed. Group B emerged victorious.

After the two practice games, Liam nodded thoughtfully and signaled for free training.

On the first day of preseason camp, the Warriors wrapped up their physical tests, scrimmages, and free training by evening.

At 6 p.m., Liam, Silas, and Ron Adams gathered in the office to discuss tactics for the upcoming season. Of course, they weren't making any snap decisions based on just one day of training. All three had reviewed footage from last season's Warriors games and were ready to discuss today's observations alongside their previous analyses.

"What are your thoughts?" Liam asked, setting the tactics board on the table.

"Stephen's scoring ability is impressive; we might even be able to set aside Monta Ellis," Silas replied without hesitation.

After the two scrimmages, Silas was already convinced of Curry's capabilities.

Ron Adams nodded. "I knew Stephen had strong potential, but I didn't expect him to be this impactful right out of the gate... With him, the team's offensive floor is already high."

They had both watched Curry's NCAA games, though they knew college performance wasn't always a direct predictor for the NBA. Today, however, Curry had handled the defense from Azubuike and Matthews with relative ease. Butler was able to slow him down, but Curry still managed to outpace his teammates on offense.

Silas and Ron Adams judged that Curry was already approaching the level of a top NBA point guard, even if he was not quite on par with the league's elite yet.

"Last year, Derrick Rose had a rookie season averaging 18.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. I believe Curry's stats will be at least on par with Rose's," Ron Adams said.

"So we'll focus on Stephen as the core for this season?" Liam suggested.

Both assistants agreed.

"Let's discuss the starting lineup, then. Thoughts?"

Silas and Ron Adams exchanged glances and shared their views.

"Kyle's a solid point guard, but he's best suited as a traditional one, so starting him alongside Stephen would weaken our defense. I think Kelana should be the starting shooting guard," said Ron Adams.

Silas nodded. "I agree. Kelana has a solid three-point shot and is comfortable with some ball-handling duties. He's well-suited for a starting role... Jimmy can be our starting small forward. He's a tough defender and has reliable three-point accuracy. A true 3-and-D player."

"As for the power forward position…"

After a thorough discussion and considering the levels displayed during the day's scrimmages, they decided on the Warriors' starting lineup.

*Starting Lineup:* Curry, Azubuike, Butler, Varejao, Biedrins.

Curry would serve as the team's core and primary ball-handler. Azubuike, previously Ellis's backup and sixth man, was athletic, versatile, and a reliable distance shooter. Although his passing and defense were average, he shot over 40% from three-point range in his career. Butler, meanwhile, was a classic 3-and-D small forward.

Varejao was the starting power forward mostly due to lack of competition. Tolliver, while a strong shooter, didn't have the same versatility as Varejao.

At center, Biedrins, a Latvian player developed by Nelson, was a strong 2.13-meter (7-foot) athlete with an explosive playing style. Last season, he averaged 11.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, making him an effective, hardworking center with solid finishing and rim protection skills. He had also recently signed a six-year, $54 million contract.

With the starting lineup in place, the coaching team began developing tactical frameworks that would best suit their roster.

On the offensive end, they maintained the focus on running and shooting, emphasizing fast breaks, three-point shooting, and attacking the basket whenever possible.

For half-court plays, the Warriors aimed to operate similarly to Liam's college team, the Bulldogs, with Curry handling the primary ball duties and leading the offense with pick-and-roll plays. Curry would use his diverse offensive abilities to exploit mismatches against opposing big men.

While Silas and Ron Adams didn't think opposing teams would go so far as to double Curry (being a rookie), they supported Liam's plan for handling a double-team scenario, just in case.

Defensively, the team would adopt a strategy of versatile switching with added support on the help side. The Warriors wouldn't just switch defensively for the sake of it; they'd analyze when and with whom to switch, when to delay or truly switch, all under careful planning.

The trio also solidified the rotation lineup:

Lowry and Watson would compete for the backup point guard spot, with Lowry having the edge. Watson was more of a scorer, while Lowry, though somewhat reckless, could facilitate the offense.

Matthews would serve as the backup shooting guard, with strong 3-and-D attributes that still required seasoning to reach a starting role level.

Tolliver would take the backup power forward role; though not suitable as a starter, his accurate three-point shooting could stretch the floor for the bench unit.

Ilgauskas, their highest-paid player, was the natural choice as the backup center. Although his mobility was limited, he remained offensively stable and provided decent rim protection. He could play for around ten minutes a game without compromising the defense.

The Warriors' bench was thus designed as a high-scoring unit, using offensive strength to their advantage. Liam believed this young, hungry group could bring a new energy to bench matchups in the upcoming season.

With this, the Warriors' tactical framework was largely set. Now, the focus was on preparing for the new season.

Silas looked over the roster they'd pieced together and couldn't hide his excitement. "Liam, suddenly I feel like we really can make the playoffs!"

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Warriors Roster for the 2009-2010 Season:

- Point Guard (PG): Stephen Curry, CJ Watson, Kyle Lowry

- Shooting Guard (SG): Kelana Azubuike, Wesley Matthews, Danny Green

- Small Forward (SF):Jimmy Butler, Reggie Williams

-Power Forward (PF):Anderson Varejao, Anthony Tolliver, Anthony Randolph

- Center (C):Andris Biedrins, Ronny Turiaf, Ilgauskas

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Note:

The Warriors did not sign a training camp contract, and all players mentioned have fully guaranteed contracts.

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