Golden State Warriors: Out of This World Shot Blockers

The Golden State Warriors consistently dazzle fans with their high-flying, highlight-reel brand of offense. There are also occasional glimpses of good defensive work by their young players.

However, one aspect of their defensive play makes one wonder if the players are of this earth, is their phenomenal shot blocking in the paint.

The Warriors shot blocking consistently thrills fans, and brings back memories of extra terrestrials blocking shots in Michael Jordan’s Space Jam movie. Whether aided by alien life forms or not, the Golden State Warriors lead the NBA in blocked shots this season, averaging 6.36 blocks per game. 

Ronny Turiaf leads the Warriors with 2.14 blocks per game, the fourth-best average in the league. This is truly outstanding considering Turiaf only plays 21 minutes per game. His leaping abilities and long reach help tremendously. 

However, inquiring fans may ask why no one has never sees Ronny Turiaf and the Predator, of Arnold Schwarzenegger movie fame, together at the same time in any photograph or other venue.

The Predator also had excellent leaping abilities and a long reach, and they both have similar hairstyles. Hmmm.

Andris Biedrins is also having an excellent year blocking shots, averaging a healthy 1.53 blocks per game. Fortunately he bears no resemblance to the Predator, but his spiky hairstyle does have the look of something from the outer asteroid belt.

Anthony Randolph, the phenomenal rookie who is coming on strong at the end of the season also seems to frequently defy earth’s gravitational field, with his 1.21 blocks per game and high-flying jams.

The questions abound. The Golden State Warriors, typical NBA players, or visitors from outer space? Don Nelson, cagey veteran coach, or a form changing Obi Wan Kenobi? And why do Oakland Raiders’ games in the coliseum next door always begin with a clip from the Men in Black movie, another space alien extravaganza?

Warriors, it’s a great time out (of this world!)