Episodes
NBA Top 50 Player/Hall of Famer Rick Barry and Cyrus Saatsaz detail what the Golden State Warriors offseason plans should include if the team wants to turn the ship around and regain their Dynasty form (is Giannis Antetokounmpo a realistic option for the Warriors?) plus the crew discuss this summer's U.S. Olympic basketball teams (including Rick's son Canyon Barry playing on the U.S. Basketball 3x3 Men's Team) and these wildly entertaining NBA playoff games.
Published 04/30/24
Published 04/30/24
NBA Top 50 Player/Hall of Famer Rick Barry and Cyrus Saatsaz discuss the Golden State Warriors coming off winning their biggest game of the year thanks in large part to Kerr finally making the adjustment of transitioning from the team's aging veterans to their young upstart players while Draymond Green's indefinite suspension is approached with a fresh perspective.
Published 12/23/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps the Chokehold at Chase Center. Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels get ejected within the first two minutes of the first ever In-Season Tournament game at Chase Center. Cadiz breaks down what he saw in person during the altercation and the environment at Chase Center. Brandon breaks down Podziemski's breakout game and more.
Published 11/15/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps the end of the road trip highlighting the Warriors close loss versus the Denver Nuggets, Andrew Wiggins struggles to start the season, and the early impact of Trayce Jackson-Davis. All of that and more in this episode of Strength In Numbers.
Published 11/10/23
Brandon Cadiz highlights Klay Thompson's game-winner vs. the Sacramento Kings. The Road Warriors are back, Cadiz recaps the strong start for Golden State on the road including Steph's 40 point performance, CP3's debut off the bench, and Draymond back into the starting lineup. The NBA in-season tournament starts this week; taking a look at the Warriors division and chances to win.
Published 11/02/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps the opening night loss to the Phoenix Suns. Andrew Wiggins and Klay struggle, but Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga provide a spark off the bench. CP3 makes his Warriors debut and starts; breaking down Chris Paul's first game as a Warrior. Closing Time- what can we expect from Steve Kerr and his closing lineup decisions and much more!
Published 10/26/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps the strong 4-0 start to preseason. Andre Iguodala retires and calls it a career! Steph's Game-Winner versus SAC. CP3 has changed the ball movement of the Warriors team, and the big men showing up- Dario Saric and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Klay's contract situation and Draymond's injury
Published 10/20/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps Jonathan Kuminga's big game in preseason and CP3's impact this offseason. The second unit might be one of the best in the league- Podziemski's defensive improvement, Kuminga's rise, and the addition of Dario Saric. The NBA's new resting rules and how that could impact Golden State.
Published 10/13/23
NBA Top 50 Player, Hall of Famer & former Golden State Warriors Finals MVP Rick Barry, and Cyrus Saatsaz discussed Draymond Green's Jordan Poole and Chris Paul comments , the impact of CP3's leadership including whether this Warriors roster is deep enough to content for a World Championship, and following Stephen Curry answering who his all-time Starting 5 is, Rick revealed the players on his all-time Starting 5 by position.
Published 07/31/23
NBA Top 50 player and Hall of Famer Rick Barry joins Cyrus Saatsaz for a new episode of The Rick Barry Show to discuss the impact of Chris Paul being traded to the Golden State Warriors, including his lack of comitment to come off the bench and whether the move makes the team legitimate World Championship contenders.
Published 07/10/23
NBA Top 50 player, Hall of Famer & former Golden State Warriors Finals MVP Rick Barry, and Cyrus Saatsaz discuss what the plan is for the Golden State Warriors now that Bob Myers is officially leaving plus the crew analyze the NBA Finals and Rick found a potential diamond in the rough for the Warriors, a 6’10’’ big with Jokic-style skills who is revealed on the show.
Published 06/05/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps how the Warriors have come back from down 0-2. Draymond coming off the bench has changed the series, and Kevon Looney continues to inhale rebounds. De'Aaron Fox was neutralized in the fourth quarter of game 5 and Sabonis has put up empty numbers.
Published 04/28/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps the first two games of the series. How De'Aaron Fox, Domas Sabonis, and Mike Brown have outplayed the Warriors to a 2-0 series lead. How will Steve Kerr react to the being down 0-2, and what lineup changes will be made with Draymond Green being suspended for game 3.
Published 04/19/23
NBA Top 50 player & Hall of Famer Rick Barry and Cyrus Saatsaz went live following Game 1 of the Golden State Warriors - Sacramento Kings to break down why the Warriors lost the opening game of their playoff series and much more.
Published 04/17/23
NBA Top 50 Player & Hall of Famer Rick Barry, and award winning journalist Cyrus Saatsaz, discuss why the Golden State Warriors are struggling so badly when they play road games, whether this team is still a repeat World Championship contender, Draymond Green's on court tantrum and why the Jordan Poole Party's regressed in terms of his shooting.
Published 03/14/23
Brandon Cadiz addresses what has changed in the Warriors current 4-game winning streak and how "the switch has been flipped." Brandon breaks down the Poole Party's performance, as well as Klay's rebounding, Kuminga's improvement, Draymond ramping up and much more.
Published 03/03/23
NBA Top 50 Player & Hall of Famer Rick Barry, and award winning journalist Cyrus Saatsaz, discuss the impact of Stephen Curry's newest injury on the Golden State Warriors and how the team's going to adjust, including the Jordan Poole Party tightening his turnovers while scoring more efficiently, Rick explains a lack of focus is why the team's having difficulties closing games, the crew continue wondering why Moses Moody and James Wiseman aren't playing, Rick offers his opinion on the...
Published 02/06/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps the Warriors thrilling victory over the Atlanta Hawks, and his experience taking it all in courtside. What Patrick Baldwin Jr.'s stretch of good games means for Golden State. Also, Ty Jerome and Anthony Lamb have provided depth and trust on Steve Kerr's bench. Injury updates, and Steph returning soon!
Published 01/04/23
Brandon Cadiz recaps the Warriors finding their stride to a 5-2 record in the last 7 games. Bench production has found a groove thanks to Lamb and Kuminga. Draymond Green's impact on the second unit and how he plans to remain a Warrior in the future.
Published 12/02/22
NBA Top 50 Player & Hall of Famer Rick Barry, and award winning journalist Cyrus Saatsaz, discuss why the Golden State Warriors are struggling on the road, why the bench has been awful to start the year, and whether recent improvements a fluke or the real thing. Plus Rick reveals what the Warriors need to do if they want to develop James Wiseman into a contributing member of the team and provides some hilarious stories from his playing days including who he considered were the most...
Published 11/29/22
Brandon Cadiz recaps the 0-4 stretch in the Warriors first road trip of the season. The poor defense resulting in more fouls, and how the Dubs need to turn it around fast. Wiseman's issues and Kuminga's DNP's are part of the learning process. Cadiz breaks down why Dub Nation needs to pump the breaks.
Published 11/04/22
NBA Top 50 Player & Hall of Famer Rick Barry, and award winning journalist Cyrus Saatsaz break down the rough start for the Defending World Champion Golden State Warriors including why the team defense is struggling so much, why Jonathan Kuminga isn't playing, how James Wiseman is doing and whether Klay Thompson and Draymond Green still have some gas left in the tank in the team's pursuit for a Repeat World Championship.
Published 11/01/22
Brandon Cadiz discusses how Joe Lacob and Peter Guber have built the Warriors to their $7-billion dollar value. Detailing the night Lacob was booed and the Monta Ellis deal. Andrew Wiggins wants to be a Warriors legend; discussing his goals for the upcoming season. Draymond Green talks lack of defense and Cadiz explains how the young core will need some time to develop on the defensive end.
Published 10/27/22
Brandon Cadiz recaps the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole punching incident. He dives into what could have caused the incident, JP's and Draymond's Contract extensions, Mama Green on twitter, and sound from: Green, Curry, and Looney.
Published 10/14/22