The Warriors were scheduled to fly to New York on Monday night, but had some travel issues.
Athletic’s Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater broke the news that the Warriors were stuck in Indiana overnight due to mechanical problems with their plane. That might not be a big deal under normal circumstances, but the Warriors are scheduled to play the Knicks on Tuesday (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT) during the second night of a back-to-back.
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According to Thompson, the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement is “against players who travel on game day.”
The CBA is against players traveling on game day. It is not prohibited but all avenues must be exhausted to avoid traveling and playing on the same day. With the Knicks tomorrow, the Warriors’ routine is already baffled.
Another layer of Curry’s chase of the 3-point record
– Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) December 14, 2023
Slater tweeted that the Golden State plane didn’t leave Indiana until 10:35 a.m. ET Tuesday, setting them up to arrive in New York City around noon.
The Warriors plane finally took off from Indianapolis at 10:35 this morning. He is expected to arrive in New York a little after noon. The team will probably arrive at the hotel between 1 and 2 pm. Tip vs Knicks at 7:30.
– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 14, 2023
It’s safe to say that Draymond Green was not very happy with the situation.
The Warriors forward addressed the team’s delay in a series of tweets, expressing frustration and concern.
Fly on game day. After playing a game the night before. And play a game. Woof
– Draymond Green (@ Money23Green) December 14, 2023
I guess I should try drinking a lot of water tonight. Some electrolytes will help 🙃. And not sleep 😎
– Draymond Green (@ Money23Green) December 14, 2023
Player Safety … 🤔🤔🤔🤔
– Draymond Green (@ Money23Green) December 14, 2023
Now a delay? Woof! As the story is told, it gets bigger and bigger … However …
GAME’S DAY!!!! Rah rah rah !! GAS UP !!!!!! 😤😤🙃
– Draymond Green (@ Money23Green) December 14, 2023
The Warriors’ meeting with the Knicks is the third stop on the team’s five-game road trip.
Stephen Curry is ready to make history as he is just two triples away from beating Ray Allen for first place in the all-time rankings.
The Warriors enter Tuesday’s game with a 22-5 record on the season, giving them the best record in the NBA.
