On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson take a look back at Klay Thompson's Warriors tenure ahead of his return to Golden State with the Dallas Mavericks. Monte and Dalton also break down how the Warriors validated themselves by winning four of five games on their tough road trip.

(01:45) - Klay Thompson returns to face the Warriors
(05:00) - What will Warriors fans do if Klay heats up against his former team?
(11:00) - Klay cares more than he lets on and still has something to give the game
(18:00) - What stood out the most from the Warriors' big road trip?
(24:15) - Warriors might have found their starting lineup

On this episode of "Dubs Talk" Monte Poole is joined by Hall of Famer Chris Mullin to break down the Golden State Warriors' impressive 7-1 start to the season after beating the defending champion Boston Celtics, and how key improvements have led to this hot start.

(02:00) - Mullin believes Warriors are making a statement with "how they're playing, not who they are playing"
(09:30) - Advanced metric tells Mullin that point of attack has been an emphasis in Jerry Stackhouse's defense
(26:00) - Steve Kerr and Steph Curry relationship draws comparison to Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan's leadership style
(32:45) - Mullin breaks down how Warriors' improved defense can hold up against undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers

Kerith Burke is joined by Celtics insider Chris Forsberg to break down the Golden State Warriors' upcoming matchup with the Boston Celtics as the two teams put their depth to the test. The showdown brings up some old history as the 2022 champions take on the 2024 champions after an interesting offseason.

(03:45) - Does this Celtics team have similarities to Warriors' dynasty?

(08:15) - Does Jayson Tatum hold a grudge against Steve Kerr after Olympic experience?

(17:30) - What kind of reception will Steve Kerr receive at TD Garden?

(25:30) - What's going right for Warriors to start?

(27:15) - Will this game be "bench vs. bench" as Warriors' depth gets first real test?