Eric Apricot, The Year of the Pug
@ericapricot.bsky.social
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
Videos: youtube.com/@EricApricot
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The Warriors organization asked me to make some videos for their YT channel. Here is the second video!
Explain: How Jimmy Butler III made Steve Kerr evolve the Warriors Offense
On waterbenders and earthbenders uniting and electromagnetic celebrations
The Warriors organization asked me to make some videos for their YT channel. Here is the second video!
Explain: How Jimmy Butler III made Steve Kerr evolve the Warriors Offense
On waterbenders and earthbenders uniting and electromagnetic celebrations
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What a play by Veronica Burton! #unrivaled
February 8, 2026 at 3:26 AM
What a play by Veronica Burton! #unrivaled
Warriors and Sharks both commit to building around Celebrinis
February 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Warriors and Sharks both commit to building around Celebrinis
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"I think the league has kind of operated from a place of comfort and complacency in the sense that they released the season schedule without our CBA being negotiated."
"You have teams putting out schedules, and these teams don't have players on them."
"You have teams putting out schedules, and these teams don't have players on them."
For @cbssports.bsky.social I spoke with WNBPA secretary Elizabeth Williams about Monday's meeting, a potential strike, being "cautiously optimistic" despite STILL not having a proposal from the WNBA, and why the schedule release was a tipping point for players.
www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...
www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wn...
WNBA CBA negotiations: WNBPA's Elizabeth Williams on need for 'urgency' and next steps after latest meeting
Williams, the WNBPA secretary, talked to CBS Sports for an exclusive interview this week as negotiations continue
www.cbssports.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:21 AM
"I think the league has kind of operated from a place of comfort and complacency in the sense that they released the season schedule without our CBA being negotiated."
"You have teams putting out schedules, and these teams don't have players on them."
"You have teams putting out schedules, and these teams don't have players on them."
I just wanted to tell you all that I love you
February 6, 2026 at 5:32 AM
I just wanted to tell you all that I love you
I WANT TO BELIEVE
February 5, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I WANT TO BELIEVE
If Porzingis can play this season, maybe GSW can be a little threat but for now I’m going to start exploring the latest developments in tank commander gifs
a black and white photo of a tank with the words chris finch tank commander
ALT: a black and white photo of a tank with the words chris finch tank commander
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February 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
If Porzingis can play this season, maybe GSW can be a little threat but for now I’m going to start exploring the latest developments in tank commander gifs
This sounds like GSW thinks Porzingis will be healthy enough to play again in the NBA this year?
…?
…?
February 5, 2026 at 5:28 AM
This sounds like GSW thinks Porzingis will be healthy enough to play again in the NBA this year?
…?
…?
I guess Dunleavy had a bunch of trades queued up and hit send
What else do we have?
What else do we have?
The Golden State Warriors have traded center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors for a 2026 second-round pick via the Lakers, sources tell ESPN.
February 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I guess Dunleavy had a bunch of trades queued up and hit send
What else do we have?
What else do we have?
Soooo does this mean the Giannis trade dream is dead? Or just mutating?
BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN.
February 5, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Soooo does this mean the Giannis trade dream is dead? Or just mutating?
IT’S HAPPENING
wait what
wait what
BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN.
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 AM
IT’S HAPPENING
wait what
wait what
This is a beautiful piece!
Fairytale endings are rare in the NBA. So how would Steph Curry like his final chapter to play out?
Spoke at length with Steph, as well as KD, Dirk and Steve Kerr. My latest, at The Ringer:
Spoke at length with Steph, as well as KD, Dirk and Steve Kerr. My latest, at The Ringer:
Steph Curry’s Final Act: “There Are No Perfect Endings”
NBA stars rarely get fairy-tale endings. But Steph still has his joy, and the hope for one more meaningful run. “There’s still enough of a chance,” he says.
www.theringer.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:09 PM
This is a beautiful piece!
Apricot's Rule of Trade Masochism and The Endless Giannis Trade Saga
by Eric Apricot
On how to estimate trade value even with our fan biases and applications of this rule to the Giannis saga
by Eric Apricot
On how to estimate trade value even with our fan biases and applications of this rule to the Giannis saga
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Apricot's Rule of Trade Masochism and The Endless Giannis Trade Saga
by Eric Apricot
On how to estimate trade value even with our fan biases and applications of this rule to the Giannis saga
by Eric Apricot
On how to estimate trade value even with our fan biases and applications of this rule to the Giannis saga
In case you missed it... For a quick break from stressful national events, consider watching my third video for the Warriors organization.
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
January 28, 2026 at 3:56 AM
In case you missed it... For a quick break from stressful national events, consider watching my third video for the Warriors organization.
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
For a quick break from stressful national events, consider watching my third video for the Warriors organization.
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
For a quick break from stressful national events, consider watching my third video for the Warriors organization.
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
Explain: Steph Curry is an All-Star at 37 and still breaking records with gravity.
by @EricApricot
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The Santa Cruz Warriors have acquired 6'6 wing, Riley Grigsby, from the available player pool to replace the roster spot vacated by Charles Bassey's NBA call-up.
Grigsby, a San Jose native, has been in the facilities working out with the Sea Dubs throughout the season.
Grigsby, a San Jose native, has been in the facilities working out with the Sea Dubs throughout the season.
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The Santa Cruz Warriors have acquired 6'6 wing, Riley Grigsby, from the available player pool to replace the roster spot vacated by Charles Bassey's NBA call-up.
Grigsby, a San Jose native, has been in the facilities working out with the Sea Dubs throughout the season.
Grigsby, a San Jose native, has been in the facilities working out with the Sea Dubs throughout the season.
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It takes about four minutes to call your representatives using 5calls.org, which provides the phone numbers to dial and a script to read.
Will calling alone fix this country's issues? Not even close. Will it accomplish more than doomscrolling for the next four minutes? Absolutely yes.
Will calling alone fix this country's issues? Not even close. Will it accomplish more than doomscrolling for the next four minutes? Absolutely yes.
January 26, 2026 at 12:53 AM
It takes about four minutes to call your representatives using 5calls.org, which provides the phone numbers to dial and a script to read.
Will calling alone fix this country's issues? Not even close. Will it accomplish more than doomscrolling for the next four minutes? Absolutely yes.
Will calling alone fix this country's issues? Not even close. Will it accomplish more than doomscrolling for the next four minutes? Absolutely yes.
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Democrats in the Senate must grow a spine. They can rein in this murderous regime next week. Why on Earth would they continue to fund this tyranny?
Call your senators now: indivisible.org/campaigns/ho...
Call your senators now: indivisible.org/campaigns/ho...
How to Rein in ICE–NOW | Indivisible
Act now with Indivisible to demand Congress rein in ICE, end aggressive enforcement, restrict ICE and Border Patrol funding, and protect communities.
indivisible.org
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Democrats in the Senate must grow a spine. They can rein in this murderous regime next week. Why on Earth would they continue to fund this tyranny?
Call your senators now: indivisible.org/campaigns/ho...
Call your senators now: indivisible.org/campaigns/ho...
The NBA has postponed today’s Warriors-Wolves game in Minneapolis.
January 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Noooooooooooooooooooo
Source confirms Jimmy Butler has a torn ACL and his season is over @nbcswarriors.bsky.social
The Warriors’ season has completely changed on the same night they have their first 4-game win streak and have won 12 of their last 16 games
The Warriors’ season has completely changed on the same night they have their first 4-game win streak and have won 12 of their last 16 games
January 20, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Noooooooooooooooooooo
It’s a great day when my favorite ESPN NBA announcer Mark Jones says he digs my videos. Always been impressed by how smoothly he brings in NBA tactics while engaging fans. Such preparation and skill.
I appreciate the kind words Eric. I pride myself on having more than just superficial knowledge of the game.
NBA hoops is an awesome dynamic and tactical game. Too many announcers fail to educate viewers. I try to do my part.
Keep up your great work brother. I dig your Explain 1 Play segment💯
NBA hoops is an awesome dynamic and tactical game. Too many announcers fail to educate viewers. I try to do my part.
Keep up your great work brother. I dig your Explain 1 Play segment💯
January 20, 2026 at 2:59 AM
It’s a great day when my favorite ESPN NBA announcer Mark Jones says he digs my videos. Always been impressed by how smoothly he brings in NBA tactics while engaging fans. Such preparation and skill.
Quick stereotype of sports fans:
NFL. Players are letting down us and the owners
NBA. Players are let down by the coach, GM, owner and ref conspiracy
NHL. Players played through life threatening injuries, good job.
NHL (new). Boy aquarium!!
MLB. Why can't our owners spend like the Dodgers?
Close?
NFL. Players are letting down us and the owners
NBA. Players are let down by the coach, GM, owner and ref conspiracy
NHL. Players played through life threatening injuries, good job.
NHL (new). Boy aquarium!!
MLB. Why can't our owners spend like the Dodgers?
Close?
January 18, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Quick stereotype of sports fans:
NFL. Players are letting down us and the owners
NBA. Players are let down by the coach, GM, owner and ref conspiracy
NHL. Players played through life threatening injuries, good job.
NHL (new). Boy aquarium!!
MLB. Why can't our owners spend like the Dodgers?
Close?
NFL. Players are letting down us and the owners
NBA. Players are let down by the coach, GM, owner and ref conspiracy
NHL. Players played through life threatening injuries, good job.
NHL (new). Boy aquarium!!
MLB. Why can't our owners spend like the Dodgers?
Close?
My last E1P video was a couple of weeks ago, published by the Warriors YouTube channel! I’m planning on another one this week.
These are supposed to be announced to my own YT channel but clearly a lot of people are not seeing the collaboration notifications…
dubnationhq.com/p/explain-ho...
These are supposed to be announced to my own YT channel but clearly a lot of people are not seeing the collaboration notifications…
dubnationhq.com/p/explain-ho...
January 17, 2026 at 10:58 PM
My last E1P video was a couple of weeks ago, published by the Warriors YouTube channel! I’m planning on another one this week.
These are supposed to be announced to my own YT channel but clearly a lot of people are not seeing the collaboration notifications…
dubnationhq.com/p/explain-ho...
These are supposed to be announced to my own YT channel but clearly a lot of people are not seeing the collaboration notifications…
dubnationhq.com/p/explain-ho...
I admit this sounds very tempting, especially the pastries
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I admit this sounds very tempting, especially the pastries
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Still no CBA deal, but the players union and the WNBA have agreed to a moratorium that will suspend free agency until a new agreement is signed.
January 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Still no CBA deal, but the players union and the WNBA have agreed to a moratorium that will suspend free agency until a new agreement is signed.
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Just walked past the Warriors team store, where Jonathan Kuminga jerseys have been off the shelves for months.
From @janekennyy, who caught up with some Kuminga Truthers sfstandard.com/2026/01/12/j...
From @janekennyy, who caught up with some Kuminga Truthers sfstandard.com/2026/01/12/j...
We found the fans still wearing Jonathan Kuminga jerseys at Chase Center
A breakup between Golden State and the 23-year-old wing seems inevitable. For some devoted supporters, the reality is hard to accept.
sfstandard.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Just walked past the Warriors team store, where Jonathan Kuminga jerseys have been off the shelves for months.
From @janekennyy, who caught up with some Kuminga Truthers sfstandard.com/2026/01/12/j...
From @janekennyy, who caught up with some Kuminga Truthers sfstandard.com/2026/01/12/j...