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Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee hasn’t gotten a lot of run during these playoffs but in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, McGee has gotten some minutes. During these playoffs, when he has played, McGee has been good for the most part, but he might be wishing he didn’t even make […]

The Western Conference finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets will feature a ton of star power. The Warriors have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and of course Kevin Durant. The Rockets, on the other hand, have the likes of Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, Chris Paul, and James Harden. Former […]

The Golden State Warriors lost the chance of burying the New Orleans Pelicans under a 3-0 series lead, as they suffered their first defeat of the second round on Friday, 119-100. There are a number of reasons why the Warriors succumbed to the Pelicans, but it definitely does not include the fact that JaVale McGee […]

The Golden State Warriors were in need of a shake-up after a crushing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers right before the All-Star Weekend. With that in mind, forward Draymond Green lobbied for JaVale McGee to get a shot of starting at center, knowing the team needed a jolt of energy after coach Steve Kerr […]

JaVale McGee’s playoff performances have been just the jolt of energy that the Golden State Warriors needed to start this postseason run. Yet what is most surprising is that he ranks 28th all-time in win shares per 48 minutes among players logging over 500 playoff minutes, according to Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report. This puts […]

The injuries are piling up for the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. Athletic big man JaVale McGee is now part of the injured list. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, McGee is questionable for Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs: JaVale McGee an add to the Game 3 injury report. Came […]

The 2018 NBA Playoffs kicked off with San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors in a stylistic clash between a former dynasty and a budding-but-dominant one. Even with each team missing their most impactful player, two smart, selfless, well-coached teams duking it out made for an interesting series…in theory. The Warriors landed the first blow, dismantling […]

As anticipated, Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee will continue to start in head coach Steve Kerr’s lineup following Saturday’s impressive Game 1 performance against the San Antonio Spurs. Following Golden State’s 113-92 victory over the Spurs at Oracle Arena, Warriors beat reporter Anthony Slater of The Athletic tweeted that McGee would indeed stay in […]

Utah Jazz wunderkind Donovan Mitchell has amazed us the entire season. In his first year, he showcased his superb knowledge of the game as if he was a veteran. Along the way, he has given us a few highlights to cherish. Against the powerhouse Golden State Warriors, Mitchell unleashed an arsenal of dribble moves then […]

NBA games demand a lot from its players. On average, each player is on the court for 20 to 30 minutes. And during that time, players are expected to be on full-throttle. Catching your breath for a few minutes could mean an easy lay-up for the opposing team. JaVale McGee of the Golden State Warriors seems to […]

At the end of his NBA career, Golden State Warriors big man JaVale McGee’s lasting basketball legacy will be defined by his countless appearances on Shaqtin’ A Fool. That said, we should not forget the fact that McGee is one of the most athletically gifted players to play in this generation. And on Thursday night, […]

After missing six games due to an ankle injury, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry made his return to the hardwood on Friday night for a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Things seemed to be going well for the former Davidson standout — until the third quarter, when his teammate, JaVale McGee, accidentally bumped […]

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee, is on the verge of ending up in Shaqtin’ A Fool yet again. In the following video posted by BUCKETS co-host Rob Perez, McGee failed to capitalize on the offensive end after a big block: https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/974123924253536257 After the block on the Los Angeles Lakers’ Ivica Zubac, McGee got the ball […]

Analytics have become a gospel that many NBA teams follow with devotion. Essentially, teams use analytics to formulate new game strategies, distribute minutes, and make important roster decisions. Regardless of what your opinion is on the practice, analytics will continually become an integral part of team planning for a variety of organizations. One interesting analytics […]

JaVale McGee has seen his Golden State Warriors team undefeated since being named the starting center following the All-Star break. While he’s still playing less than 20 minutes every game, as usual per his asthma issues, McGee admitted he does indeed do something different this time around with the responsibility of being in the starting […]

Whenever the Golden State Warriors are being talked about, most of their success is credited to the stellar play of their four All-Stars, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, they also have a formidable supporting cast that equally deserves high praise. One of them is JaVale McGee, who has given them […]

For Golden State Warriors star JaVale McGee, basketball isn’t his only hobby. After forming a reputation for being a knucklehead on the court, McGee transformed into a wonderful role player for the Warriors. He was an instrumental part of the team capturing the 2017 NBA Championship, providing a much-needed addition to the Warriors’ frontcourt. Amazingly, […]

JaVale McGee had another one of his questionable decisions on the court, but this one turned out very well. He took a fading turnaround jumper that hit nothing but net, but the best part of the play happened next, when the camera panned to Jon Stewart’s face. Javale McGee sinks the turnaround fadeaway jumper and […]

JaVale McGee has been undefeated after being named the permanent starting center of the Golden State Warriors following the All-Star break and his confidence it sky-high. Despite picking up his usual limited-minute run with the team, McGee made the most of his minutes, making five of his six shot attempts, the last one a turnaround […]

With all the success the Golden State Warriors have had the past three seasons, their players’ popularity has also grown. In fact, a number of Warriors, even the non-All-Star ones, are being sought to be the face of different ad campaigns, as their star power help establish brands and push product sales. United Airlines became […]

Since joining the Golden State Warriors in 2016, JaVale McGee has shown that he can be the rim protector the team badly needs while being a force for them inside the paint. His days of pulling off some questionable plays appear to be part of history now. However, on Monday, McGee once again surprised many, […]

The insertion of JaVale McGee into the starting lineup in the very first game following the All-Star break proved to be the answer many Golden State Warriors had been imploring to see throughout this season. But vastly different from the eye test, the defending champions opted to go with advanced analytics, letting Warriors manager of […]

Following weeks of struggles with consistency on the court, the Golden State Warriors appeared to get back on the right track on Monday night with a convincing win over the Phoenix Suns. It was done in a bit of an unconventional manner with the players taking over much of the coaching duties during the contest. […]

When the Golden State Warriors signed JaVale McGee as a free agent in the summer of 2016, many in the basketball world scoffed at the move. They cited McGee’s lack of professionalism and basketball IQ, as well as his buffoonery that would make its way onto “Shaqtin’ A Fool.” He was even the subject of […]

Despite being included in some trade rumors as Thursday’s deadline nears, Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee still remains with the team and no deal has materialized yet. While there is growing belief that he will be moved, he made it known that he prefers to stay in Oakland. The 30-year-old Nevada product understands that […]

When your team full of stars plays a rare bad game of basketball, sometimes you just have to learn from it and immediately put it behind you. Although the Golden State Warriors (40-11) were blown out 129-99 on the road Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz, center JaVale McGee was still able to poke fun […]

There is no doubt that JaVale McGee is a very talented player and has made a name for himself as a good rim protector who has the knack of finishing strong on dunks and alley-oops. However, the Golden State Warriors center is also known for pulling off some questionable plays that have made him a […]

Late in the first quarter of a Saturday afternoon game between the L.A. Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, a scary incident took place involving Clippers star forward Blake Griffin and Warriors center JaVale McGee. With the Clippers down 29-20, Griffin faked out Warriors forward Draymond Green at the 3-point line and then attacked the […]

Rumors are swirling that the Golden State Warriors are flirting with the idea of trading center JaVale McGee to the Milwaukee Bucks. Talks about the possibility of McGee leaving the Bay Area have apparently become a hot-button topic among Warriors fans that Golden State general manager Bob Myers felt that it’s best to address the […]

Since being signed by the Golden State Warriors last season, JaVale McGee has emerged as a key rotation player for them, who has provided the team with quality minutes off the bench night in and night out. However, he has only played a total of seven minutes in their past three games, including a DNP-CD […]

On his official Instagram account the other day, Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young posted a picture of himself along with teammate JaVale McGee in the studio. According to Young and confirmed to SLAMonline, he and McGee are making a joint rap album that will be released soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc_CxlZFC0s/ Young and McGee go way back […]

Last week, Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and JaVale McGee agreed on a hilarious bet ahead of their college teams’ basketball game. Ultimately, Nevada won over Davidson, 81-68, giving the upper hand to the 7-foot center, and forcing Curry to have to pay his end of the wager. The former back-to-back MVP was seen […]

Over the past few years, JaVale McGee has made a name for himself for being one of the most entertaining players in the league, mostly due to his questionable plays and antics on the court. Now in his second season with the Golden State Warriors, he has built good relationships with his teammates, and found […]

Not many people would consider Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson as an artist in the conventional sense. His teammate, JaVale McGee, made that mistake during Episode 3 of his “Parking Lot Chronicles.” Thompson poked a little fun at McGee, who is an aspiring musician, saying a lot of the music he produced was good […]

JaVale McGee and Nick Young are kindred spirits. Both are peripheral components on a championship contender’s roster and on their own, are favorites to be featured on Shaqtin’ a Fool. But there’s a glaring difference between the two aside from their respective frames. McGee is an NBA champion. Young is not. McGee even has the […]

JaVale McGee and the Golden State Warriors have made the most of their stay in Shenzhen, China; ahead of their double-header against the Minnesota Timberwolves, starting with tonight’s game. Though for some reason, he’s found himself touring the country with his former Washington Wizards teammate Nick Young, now reunited as members of Golden State. The […]

The Golden State Warriors on Friday afternoon held their Media Day to open up for the 2017-18 campaign. This year’s roster has reunited big man JaVale McGee and veteran guard Nick Young, who last played together with the Washington Wizards. With that in mind, McGee took to social media to voice his level of excitement […]

The Golden State Warriors had a very formidable lineup last year, and were successful in keeping it intact this offseason. But they were still not satisfied with it, and their front office decided to add key pieces through the free agency market. One of them is former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young, who will […]

Due to the nature of the offseason, JaVale McGee has caught plenty of eyes with some of his offseason workouts, mainly one that went viral as he knocked down several three-pointers in a row, showcasing his shooting touch. During the Golden State Warriors’ Media Day, shooting guard Klay Thompson noted he was impressed with his […]