Tony Pesta

Tony Pesta

Joined: Aug 18, 2017

Site Expert for Blue Man Hoop. Contributor for HoopsHabit. Journalism Student at Cleveland State University. Follow my Twitter @Tony_Pesta

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 11: James Wiseman warms up before NBA preseason game between Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers at the Chase Center on October 11, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Breaking down James Wiseman’s return

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Jordan Poole #3, Draymond Green #23 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors high five after the Warriors scored a basket against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Golden 1 Center on April 03, 2022 in Sacramento, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors double-down on faith in dynasty 2.0

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 11: Klay Thompson warms up before NBA preseason game between Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers at the Chase Center on October 11, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson’s second road to redemption

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 02: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors enters the court prior to the Washington Wizards v Golden State Warriors - NBA Japan Games at Saitama Super Arena on October 02, 2022 in Saitama, Japan. 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 Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Winning will cure everything for Golden State Warriors

SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 30: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the Golden State Warriors v Washington Wizards - NBA Japan Games at the Saitama Super Arena on September 30, 2022 in Saitama, Japan. 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 Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Jordan Poole’s professionalism can save Golden State Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors poses with the four Larry O'Brien Championship Trophies that he has won with the Warriors during the Warriors Media Day on September 25, 2022 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors’ big three faces uncertain future

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 02: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the Golden State Warriors v Washington Wizards - NBA Japan Games at Saitama Super Arena on October 02, 2022 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Clicks Images/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors given 2nd best title odds by NBA GMs

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 02: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the NBA Japan Games between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors at Saitama Super Arena on October 02, 2022 in Saitama, Japan. 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 Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors receive mixed projections from analysts

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 02: Mac McClung #55 of the Golden State Warriors handle the ball during the NBA Japan Games between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors at Saitama Super Arena on October 02, 2022 in Saitama, Japan. 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 Jun Sato/WireImage)

Golden State Warriors part ways with potential hidden gem

TOPSHOT - Golden State Warriors' Patrick Baldwin Jr. fights for the ball with Washington Wizards' Delon Wright during the NBA Japan Games 2022 pre-season basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on October 2, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)

NBA preseason and Golden State Warriors’ promising young core

Apr 24, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson still battling mental block

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles in front of LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 124-116 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on March 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Warriors-Lakers is 2nd most expensive regular season game ever

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 20, 2022 in San Francisco, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Sophomores have lofty expectations

Apr 21, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) gestures as he dribbles the ball up court in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors: Contract mania can’t distract them

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 14, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors enter season with a clean slate

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 18: Patrick Baldwin Jr. #23 of the Milwaukee Panthers looks on during the first half of a game against the Florida Gators at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on November 18, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors newest rookie is going to be a star