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About Steinmetz

Matt Steinmetz is a veteran San Francisco Bay Area sports journalist. He covered the Golden State Warriors for the Bay Area News Group for more than a decade before becoming a television analyst with Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. Steinmetz can be heard on "Steiny & Guru" on 95.7-FM The Game in San Francisco, from 12-3.

Dean Smith’s reach is staggering

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Steinmetz

I was trying to put this in a tweet, but I couldn’t squeeze it into 140, not even close. But this won’t be long. I was thinking about Dean Smith and how all the greats are singing his praises today, … Continue reading →

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Warriors’ Schlenk indicates team unlikely to make a move

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Steinmetz

You could make a case that the man most responsible for putting together the Warriors’ roster is assistant general manager Travis Schlenk. He’s been with the Warriors for 11 seasons and in the team’s front office since 2009. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Hawks countered Warriors’ “pitch ahead”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Steinmetz

  One thing the Atlanta Hawks seemed to do very well in their 124-116 win over the Warriors on Friday night was this: They shut down the “pitch ahead.” What’s the “pitch-ahead?” It’s when the Warriors take the ball out … Continue reading →

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