Michael Shultz

Michael Shultz

Joined: Jan 9, 2014

Michael is a freelance sports writer in the Bay Area. He also contributes to Bay Sports Report as a 49ers contributor. You can follow him on twitter at @shultzreport.

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The Thunder pose the biggest threat to the Golden State Warriors

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 3, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Klay Thompson: The NBA’s Modern Day Iron Man

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Warriors: Nick Young May Be an X-Factor in the Conference Finals

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Darius Miller #21 of the New Orleans Pelicans during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals at ORACLE Arena on April 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Kevon Looney is Essential to the Warriors’ Present and Future

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Warriors Andre Iguodala Has Emerged and Appears to be Playoff Ready

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 6: JaVale McGee

Warriors: JaVale McGee Has Earned His Spot in the Starting Lineup

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 27: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry May Be Having His Best Season of His Career

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The Golden State Warriors Most Daunting Road Trip of the Steve Kerr Era

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Patrick McCaw

It’s time for Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw to shine

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David West Has Found The Fountain of Youth in Oakland

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Golden State Warriors: 3 reasons Nick Young should be backup shooting guard

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors Need a Healthy Andre Iguodala to Win a Championship

December 20, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks the basketball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 104-74. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Key Matchup: Kevin Durant vs. Gordon Hayward

April 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrate against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 121-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green: The Best Help Defender in the NBA

Mar 11, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green (right) talks with Stephen Curry (30) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Rest May Have Been the Turning Point in the Golden State Warriors Season

Jan 22, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magicduring the second half at Amway Center. Golden State Warriors defeated the Orlando Magic 118-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors Need An Aggressive Iguodala to Stop Slide