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Eric Apricot, The Year of the Pug

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Makes Explain One Play, NBA/WNBA/Warriors/Valkyries video series. Founder of ValkyrieNation.org. Co-founder of DubNationHQ.com. Occasional videos for Warriors org. Past: SB Nation, BBallBreakdown. Videos: youtube.com/@EricApricot

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They still stressed everyone out immensely

06.03.2026 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Moo hahahahahahaha

Also I just wanted to tell you all I love you

06.03.2026 03:30 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Now in ARAG (Absolute Random Ass Game) territory. I’ll take it.

06.03.2026 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Dubs game drifting from Haha Our Bench Made You Play Your Hardest land into Always Close Enough to Hurtβ„’ territory

06.03.2026 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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With all two-ways active, here’s a look at the Warriors’ TW games used heading into tonight.

LJ Cryer - 4/38
Malevy Leons - 12/36
Nate Williams - 3/16

With less than 15 standard contracts, GSW are prohibited from playing TWs more than a combined 90 games (at 74 after today).

06.03.2026 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Political Earthquake Rattles the North Carolina Legislature

NYT’s framing of Virginia elections as anti-incumbent is a glorious example of how both-siding obscures what’s important. (I.e. that every Dem incumbent was destroyed in the election for voting with the GOP.) Should be in the first month curriculum of Pitchbot 101

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/u...

05.03.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

SLO-TERGEIST

05.03.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe even G1GANT1C

05.03.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Shouldn’t we say B 1 G or is that a trademark violation

05.03.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Veronica Burton, YOU are an #Unrivaled Champion!
#Valkyries #GSV

05.03.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is only adding to my feeling that the players will settle and soon. It’s not a fair deal, but it IS a mammoth raise

04.03.2026 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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(updated) Will there be a Valkyries season? Mar 10 deadline looms; Kaitlyn Chen wins award; Nakase announces Warriors game tonight; Off-Season Trackers; and more updated with comments on the Mar 2 offer from the league

(updated) Will there be a Valkyries season? Mar 10 deadline looms; Kaitlyn Chen wins award; Nakase announces Warriors game tonight; Off-Season Trackers; and more
open.substack.com/pub/valkyrie...

02.03.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meghan Hall's update on today's WNBA proposal confirms my (completely vibes based, don't sue me) feeling that the players will accept a deal, probably by the deadline. It's not a fair deal, but it's still a huge increase. (My comments below...)

02.03.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to Kaitlyn Chen for grabbing AU Newcomer of the Year!

02.03.2026 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Haha, I saw his remarks transcribed elsewhere as β€œunnecessary move, necessary reaction”. I think your transcription is right

28.02.2026 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Gui Santos Is Warriors' Ultimate NBA Draft, Player Development Story
YouTube video by Dalton Johnson Gui Santos Is Warriors' Ultimate NBA Draft, Player Development Story

From 2 weeks ago: Gui Santos Is The Warriors’ Ultimate NBA Draft, Player Development Story

28.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Warriors have signed Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million extension. He has scored double digits in 11 of past 12 games. Averaging 31 minutes per game this month. Warriors lock up a rotation wing before he hits restricted free agency. Last season of new deal is a player option.

28.02.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 113    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 7

When I said he was a springy player, this is not what I meant

27.02.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oral history of Steph Curry's Double Bang Game: Steve Kerr, Mike Breen reflect on all-time moment Ten years after one of the best NBA regular-season games ever, Dalton Johnson spoke to two people who had a front-row seat for Steph Curry's heroics.

The greatest shot and the greatest call from the greatest NBA regular season game ever

From all the hype to all the details, the shot and the call, from Steve Kerr and Mike Breen, this is the Oral History of Steph Curry's Double Bang Game 10 years later: "It was kind of an out of body experience."

27.02.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6

Oh no, I just realized two of my favorite songs are epic narratives… VU, β€œSister Ray” and Van Morrison, β€œMadame George”

27.02.2026 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Okay that one is a pretty great song! Though to be honest, for me it could have just ended after my favorite verse, that weirdly transcendent part about the Italian poet.

27.02.2026 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do we know if he’s actually flying like mad from Portland to Memphis to get there in time to be available?

26.02.2026 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I imagine this is a combo of clutch play, the fact that crunch time is in the bonus so foul grifting is more effective, and just plain random luck

25.02.2026 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yeah, that’s a great one. But even so, once you’ve heard it a few times, you get the idea. I prefer the rest of the record, another all-timer. And similar feelings about The Murder Mystery.

25.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In my defense, this is just a running joke. I can’t think of any long narrative songs (same chords, many lyrics) that I really like. Was just listening to Pancho and Lefty but that’s sub-5:00. Sometimes listen to Waltzing Matilda by the Pogues but only because the rest of the album is god tier

25.02.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

What about Alysa Liu saying Madoka was Top 5 all-time anime (right), but also Eren was justified (wrong)

23.02.2026 05:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

did you travel to Portland to cover the game??

22.02.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I just wanted to tell you all that I love you

22.02.2026 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

A sentence that Dub Nation has learned to fear:

The only thing standing between GSW and a massive massive upset is inbounding the ball.

22.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Warriors undying hustle against all odds may force DEN to play starters for the whole game

22.02.2026 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0