Edited transcript of a conversation with Warriors' executive board member and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West:What did you take out of your first-round matchup with the Pelicans?How much does it help the Warriors having (Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson) to space the floor the way they are able to?New Orleans tried their best to take the ball out of their hands many times.Not only did you guys get bigger but you got better defensively, it allowed Steph to be the leader and player he is, it allowed Klay to be the starting 2-guard.Steph needed a new running mate.Trades like that aren't made unless you have a guy on the other side who is capable of being a terrific player and I think all of us felt Klay had an incredible ability to shoot shots.[...] I remember when this trade was announced and (owner) Joe (Lacob) was being introduced or something at our game and our fans booed him.