Warriors Off Court

Golden State Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau discusses one of the world’s most interesting basketball teams. The show covers the 2015, '17 and '18 NBA champions through a mix of commentary and interviews with key players and members of the team’s organization.

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Sportswriting Origin Stories
Wes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the San Jose Mercury News, joins Chronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss how they got into sportswriting, their influences and more as they shelter in place in their respective apartments.
37 min
77
Coronavirus Shutdown Mailbag
Fellow beat writer Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News joins Connor Letourneau to answer questions about the NBA season, the Olympics and other basketball issues affected by the coronavirus shutdown. | Stay current on the crisis with unlimited Chronicle access.
66 min
78
Is the Warriors' Season Over?
Scott Ostler and Connor Letourneau go in-depth on the NBA's historic decision to suspend play for at least a month.
27 min
79
Breaking Down Steph Curry's Return
San Francisco Chronicle sports writer Rusty Simmons joins Connor Letourneau to discuss Steph Curry's return to the Warriors after injury, Warriors basketball and more
27 min
80
Is Marquese Chriss the Answer at Center?
Mercury News Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg joins Connor Letourneau, to discuss whether Marquese Chriss should be Golden State’s starting center next season, assess the Dragan Bender Experiment and much more.
29 min
81
Jeremy Pargo's World Travels
The new Warriors point guard opens up about life overseas, his decision to play in the G League and why he was so surprised when he heard Golden State was signing him to a 10-day contract.
14 min
82
Was the D'Angelo Russell Trade Worth It?
Wes Goldberg, the Warriors reporter for the Mercury News, joins The Chronicle's Connor Letourneau after a chaotic trade-deadline day in which the Warriors dealt D’Angelo Russell, Omari Spellman and Jacob Evans III to Minnesota for Andrew Wiggins and two draft picks.
30 min
83
Willie Cauley-Stein Trade Analysis
Salary cap expert Jeff Siegel chats with The Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau about the financial ramifications of the trade with Dallas, the upcoming trade deadline, the value of D’Angelo Russell and the importance of the first six days of July.
31 min
84
Kobe Bryant Dies: Remembering Mamba
Connor Letourneau and his Mercury News counterpart Wes Goldberg talk about Kobe Bryant’s legacy and share some of their favorite Kobe memories in the wake of his tragic death. | Get unlimited Chronicle access.
23 min
85
Rick Welts Remembers David Stern
Warriors president Rick Welts sits down with Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau to reflect on late NBA commissioner David Stern, whom Welts considered a second father.
41 min
86
What Should the Warriors Do In The NBA Draft?
Sam Vecenie, who covers the NBA draft for The Athletic, joins Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss the strength of this draft, some of the top prospects and what could make sense for Golden State.
22 min
87
Could Giannis Antetokounmpo be a Warrior?
Matt Velazquez — the Bucks beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — joins Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to go in-depth on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and the chances of him landing with Golden State.
29 min
88
PR Guru Ray Ridder
The Warriors’ vice president of communications sat down with Connor Letourneau at the team hotel outside San Antonio to discuss his career path, the importance of storytelling, fielding media requests for an NBA dynasty and more.
28 min
89
The Art of Storytelling With Bleacher Report's ...
Bleacher Report staff writer Mirin Fader joined Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau on the phone to discuss her winding career path, approach to storytelling, experiences with the Ball family and much, much more.
36 min
90
Bob Fitzgerald on a Transitional Season
Bob Fitzgerald — the Warriors' longtime TV play-by-play man — sits down with beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss his relationship with new color commentator Kelena Azubuike, what the Warriors can get out of this transitional season, Marquese Chriss’ development and some of Fitzgerald’s favorite players to cover over the years.
40 min
91
Tim Roye puts Warriors' Struggles in Perspective
Tim Roye — the Warriors' legendary play-by-play man — sits down with beat writer Connor Letourneau at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte to discuss Golden State's jarring start, Eric Paschall’s Rookie of the Year candidacy and his all-time favorite Warriors.
27 min
92
How Did the Warriors Miss on Kendrick Nunn?
Santa Cruz Warriors play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Danna joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss former Santa Cruz guard and current NBA Rookie of the Year candidate Kendrick Nunn, two-way contracts and much more.
40 min
93
Who Are the Young Building Blocks?
Sports enterprise writer Ron Kroichick joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down a disastrous start to the season and look at what it could mean for 2020-21.
22 min
94
The Warriors Without Curry
Sportswriter Rusty Simmons joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down the aftermath of Friday's news that Stephen Curry will miss at least three months with a broken bone in his left hand.
26 min
95
The Stephen Curry Injury
Sports features writer Ron Kroichick joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss the Warriors' disastrous loss to the Suns in which Stephen Curry broke a bone in his left hand.
20 min
96
Warriors Season Preview
Sportswriter Ron Kroichick joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss the Warriors' best- and worst-case scenarios, as well as look at some preseason superlatives.
29 min
97
Marquese Chriss and John Oliver
John Oliver is suddenly a Marquese Chriss fan. Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau sits down with the center who reacts to the HBO host's shtick, opens up about his push for a 15-man roster spot, and addresses his chaotic tenure with the Suns.
14 min
98
Stephen Curry Leads a Young Team
Stephen Curry talks about his leadership style, adjusting to a new-look roster, an offseason focused on self-preservation and the return of his favorite bodyguard, Ralph Walker.
16 min
99
Zaza Pachulia, The Businessman
Warriors consultant and former center Zaza Pachulia sits down with beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss his new role with team, his friendship with Klay Thompson and much, much more.
29 min
100
Media Day
Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau, features writer Ron Kroichick and columnist Ann Killion discuss their takeaways from Warriors Media Day. On the agenda: Reactions to Willie Cauley-Stein's injury, Steve Kerr's challenge, DeAngelo Russell's eagerness to fit in.
25 min