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Containing Steph Curry, Impossible?

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November 7, 2015

Sacramento, CA – No surprise that the Golden State Warriors are off to another impressive start. But could this year surpass last season? The Warriors are 6-0 to begin the NBA season. Golden State is undefeated in six games, being the second time in franchise history and the first time in the team’s West Coast era (since 1962-63).

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While many question the injuries throughout the league that led to an easy path for the Warriors last year. Their success this season has proven different. Stephen Curry alone has exceeded his own ascendancy. He is the only player to have scored 213 points through six games since Michael Jordan’s 214 in 1989-1990.

At the age of 27, Curry is only looking to get better and that might be dangerous to any opposing team in the NBA. Golden State is three wins away from tying the Philadelphia’s teams’ 9-0 start in 1960-61. He’s averaging 30 plus points in the first six games, the first Warriors to do so since Rick Barry in 1974-75.

“I’m more experienced, I think I’m a better player than I was last year, said Curry after last night’s win against the Denver Nuggets. “I like our mentality right now. There’s nobody complacent in this locker room.”

The only competitive game thus far was when the Warriors hosted the Clippers last Wednesday. Despite the win, Golden State was behind by 10 in the fourth. The reigning MVP got into foul trouble early and lasted only 2 minutes in the first quarter. He returned in the third scoring 14 points including the go-ahead 3-point shot for the lead late in the fourth.

“It was good for us to feel a little bit of adversity against a good team like that,” Curry said. “We’re not going to blow everybody out this year.”

So far they have blown out five of the six teams they’ve faced. Tonight they’ll go against the Sacramento Kings who are 1-6 and will be without their All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. The only predictable matchup would be if Curry faces his little brother Seth Curry who signed a 2-year deal with the Kings.

The younger Curry is considered a shooting guard trapped in a point guards body. His 3-point shot is almost as good as his older brother Steph. Last night he scored 8 points on 3-of-4 shooting and 2-of-2 from three-point range in 72 seconds. Could this be the only person who can contain the MVP?

Could that spark off the bench be worthy enough to earn a spot in the game early? Despite injuring his ankle, Kings coach George Karl is hoping the younger Curry is ready to go tonight especially since he provides that 3-point shot just like his older brother.

“I hope he can play, not sure yet but we are searching for a guy that can make some shots and Seth came in last night, knocked down some shots, gave us some energy and confidence we didn’t have the last couple of games. He shoots the 3-ball pretty good.”

“I’m excited to be playing this game and competing against the best player in the league as well as team,” said Seth Curry. “I’m confident about matching up against [Steph Curry], obviously I know his tendencies and what he likes to do but he is tough to stop.”

When asked if he was a confident 3-point shooter, Seth responded with a smile, “Yeah. Absolutely, one of the things I do best, being confident shooting the ball.”

Seth is scheduled to shoot around at 6pm to determine if he’ll be able to play tonight. If the younger Curry is cleared than we may see the only player to contain the “hot” Steph Curry but if not than we’ll have to wait and be woo’d by the one guy who knew how to stop him. Until then he’ll continue to break records and develop into the amazing player we see before our eyes.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.