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JRich or Die Flying

Atma-160_tiny by Atma Brother ONE on in Science

Well the Warriors did what many of us thought was unthinkable today by trading fan favorite Jason Richardson without netting a big name like Kevin Garnett or even Jermaine O'Neal. There's tons to talk about this move, but here's a few of my random unorganized thoughts a few hours after the Warriors traded the face of the franchise away:

  • Who cares about slashing payroll? Show me one game that cap space has ever won.
  • Any guesses as to how Baron Davis, Stephen Jackson, Al Harrington, Matt Barnes, and Mickael Pietrus feel about this trade? I'm guessing not too happy.
  • This team had great chemistry last season. The chemistry was so great that it was able to overcome the gaping holes on this roster. This is a very risky move that could disrupt that great locker room and oncourt chemistry.
  • Whatever happened to winning NOW? Why give up a stud like JR who helps you out immediately for more young talent? I thought Nellie didn't want to wait around while a team grows up.
  • I could care the least bit about trading JR to make room for a Monta Ellis extension. Don't get me wrong I love watching Monta, but don't forget- Jason is the one who showed up in the playoffs when it mattered the most, not Monta. I know I'm in the minority, but I don't see Monta ever being as good as JRich. Neither are superstars or will ever be, but JR's heart, skillset, and chemistry are all a given.
  • Could the Warriors be any more out of touch with their fan base? I think it's time for the Warriors to hire some new marketing personnel. Today was a disaster for the Warriors' personal relations. No Yi and no more JRich. Painful. The Warriors just traded away one of our own- one of our fam.
  • Anyone else think the Warriors wouldn't have made this move to save money if Adonal Foyle wasn't inked to that absolutely foolish deal?
  • After the trade was official I was joking with Fantasy Junkie that we should try to return our season tickets for next year. Or maybe I was only half joking...
  • I'm proud to sport my now throwback #23 Jason Richardson Warriors' jerseys. Any day. Any time.
  • Jason- If you're reading this man, THANK YOU. Nuthin' but luv. TRUE WARRIOR... TRUE WARRIOR... TRUE WARRIOR...

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There's plenty more to say of course, but I'll leave you with one of my all time favorite clips on YouTube:


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I am gonna miss you JR
but I am more optomistic about wright, I think he couldbe a great pick and we need a lot of help on the boards, in the long run this could have done that.

I hope the best for JR but I think Wright and AB side by side for the furure looks good.

by dallaswarrior on Jun 28, 2007 10:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Time to Move On. . . .
Losing JRich is hard to swallow, BUT if we want to get better it was a virtual necessity.  The big problem was the salary -- you just couldn't justify a $12 million payout each year for four years in return for a guy with great strengths, but critical holes: he's not a good defender, not a good passer, streaky shooter, slow first step off the dribble, relatively easily psyched in big games by smart defenses (he disappeared against Utah).  Plus he's getting older and his knees are suspect.  Great guy, wonderful energy, excellent rebounder (when pushed), fabulous highlights, but too many negatives to justify the cap space.  (And Atma, while your heart's in the right place, you may not win games with cap space, but you DO lose games -- and ground on the opposition -- without it.)

I just love Wright for his athleticism, speed and youth.  He's precisely what we'll need: a GOOD four who plays in the paint, can defend the post and excels above the rim.  He does have two big weaknesses I see: he MUST improve his boards (he had exactly one game at NC when he got 10 RBs) and his FT shooting is so bad he'll give AB a run for his money (and if THAT doesn't improve, he won't be in the game at crunch time as long as Nellie's coaching).  And, as a 19 year old kid, he ain't the brightest, most savvy guy -- at least, not yet.  But his talent is undeniable, and in two years he will be extremely good -- especially if he's as receptive to Nellie and BD as I expect him to be.

Now, the big question is: What next?  Given Marco's game, one has to think Monta may well be on the trading block -- they look very similar, though Marco appears to have a sweeter shooting touch (finally someone who can shoot 50%) while Monta slashes more effectively.  Will we shoot for KG, Jermaine (my hope) or Wallace?  Sign a good back-up point?  Is there any way we can dump Foyle and Sarunas?  Is it finally time to swallow hard and give up on MP (I hope)?  How can we get this team to an 8-9 man rotation that works?

There's the real task, Atma.  Once we've gotten over the loss of a dear "friend" it's time to move on to the exciting world of "what's next" -- since, except for the Lakers, everyone else in the division, especially the bottom feeders, also got a lot better yesterday.  Look forward to what you'll have to say.

by johnl on Jun 29, 2007 9:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I disagree POTNA
read my post on the yahoo wright blog. and Monta is already HALF-WAY better than J-RICH and it took him HALF AS LONG! Be real son. Monta needs more minutes and needs the ball more, you saw what he did when Jason and Baron were busy with injuries, he kept us in the hunt for the playoffs each game! Monta is OUR  FUTURE, NOT JASON, SORRY.

by LilJay23 on Jun 28, 2007 10:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow
Exactly Monta is only half as good as j-rich. J-Rich could get boards, post up, shoot tha three, drive to tha basket, I mean tha boy is raw. Monta can shoot mid range shots, and finish at tha basket...except in tha playoffs. He is not a real three point threat, is not a good enough passer, cant post up. Everyone acts like he gonna be tha next AI. I mean he is raw and i love Monta, but u really think he is better than Jason. I jus hope Monta's confidence aint shattered from tha playoffs, where he didnt show up, and Jason did. J-Rich is a beast and I hope he does his thing in Charlotte.
I love 2 tell tha truth, but I'm such a Good Liar

by JRichIsStillAGodButBiedrinsIsABeast on Jun 28, 2007 10:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

we'll all miss j-rich
gotta look forward tho. it'll be interesting to see just how much wright can contribute to the team next year.

by AJC3317 on Jun 28, 2007 10:27 PM PDT   0 recs

so sad
jrich was the heart of the warriors and i dunno what the outlook is on the team now with him gone

ive been reading up and janny hu and tim kawakami are saying that the warriors would be getting a trade exception from the deal (possibly 10 mil). any word on this?

by llamalimbo1 on Jun 28, 2007 10:28 PM PDT   0 recs

hehe
"What is your profession?  Bobcat!"  that kinda lightened up my mood a little bit but im still shocked.

by RubberDubDubs on Jun 29, 2007 3:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"What is your profession? Bobcat!"
 

    Yeah, I'm saving that photo in my permanant files, thanks!

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 29, 2007 9:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Cheer up to this...
New photoshop fun...

Fun Webpin outta respect...

Go Watch Die Hard 4 by the way... it's bangin'!

by Tony.psd on Jun 29, 2007 4:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My man JRich
no matter what any analyst says you have something that no other star in the nba had.  You cared about winning not just because of what it meant to you, but because of what it meant to the fans. I am proud to have been a part of your first season in the playoffs.  Im gonna look forward to seeing you in an East All-Star jersey cause I know you got it in you.  I hope playing under Jordan elevates your game to obscene levels.  Bobcat in jersey, Warrior at heart, you will always have a home in Golden State.

JRich or Die Trying

by FoyledAgain on Jun 28, 2007 10:31 PM PDT   0 recs

I hope playing under Jordan
 "elevates your game to obscene levels. "

   Yeah, That's the only bright spot in this sad deal. Jason will get to spend so me time with MJ who obviously values Jason heart as much as we fans did. Too bad our management dint have the same feelings for Jrich.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 28, 2007 10:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I hope this happens
only good things can happen for JRich now...it's gonna be fun watching him and Gilbert goin at it for King of the East.

by RubberDubDubs on Jun 29, 2007 3:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Uhhhh...
In case you missed this year's EC playoffs, there already is a King of the East, and he ain't relinquishing that crown to Arenas or JRich anytime soon. Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade ... possibly. JRich is at best a minor Duke or a Baron (!) in the whole hierarchy.

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 29, 2007 3:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dude!
I have sentimental feelings for old Dubs players!  =)~  Yea I know, on any given night LBJ, Dwade and CB4 own them but next year is next year.

by RubberDubDubs on Jul 4, 2007 3:50 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

let's not forget bellinelli
if the italian pans out, not to mention wright, this will be a good trade.  i'm not entirely schooled in the cap, so correct me if i'm wrong, but slashing payroll does matter if it allows the warriors to sign biedrins, or use the trade level exception for shipping j-rich to make another trade/get help.

by kristakahashi on Jun 28, 2007 10:31 PM PDT   0 recs

If!
If!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Bake Da Ripper on Jun 29, 2007 3:03 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't understand the 18th pick
Throughout the long pre-draft blogging, I was in the trade J-Rich camp even though my sentiment was in favor of him not be traded.  But if the major motivation of trading J-Rich was to create cap space for Beans and Monta's extensions, then why did we take a Euro two guard at 18?  Was this guy the best available athelete?  Can anyone explain this to me?

by commish on Jun 28, 2007 10:34 PM PDT   0 recs

it makes perfect sense
he's a good shooter, they obviously had him scouted, and with j-rich traded already[the deal wasn't ANNOUNCED until later, but was done], they needed a replacement.  it didn't make sense at first, but once the trade news came out, it made all the sense in the world.

by kristakahashi on Jun 28, 2007 10:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm really dissapointed with GSOM right now
there is no way that you should be upset with this move from a basketball standpoint. Emotionally, yes. But winning is the bottom line and i want to see the warriors to be in the playoffs consistently for years to come. great move. ATMA, i'm almost in schock that you're allowed to control a warriors fansite when it's obvious you know nothing about basketball. YOU NEVER TRADE A BIG FOR A SMALL!!!!!!

by mikey J on Jun 28, 2007 10:35 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow
That's pretty harsh. Of course you always trade big for small if someone's foolish enough to do it. Always. Where did I say you don't?

But if you think this was a basketball trade, you're being naive. It was a move to cut costs and gain cap space. I'd be pretty surprised if the Warriors really had Brandan Wright rated that high on their board.

I'm assuming you don't read much of work here. That's fine.

by Atma Brother ONE on Jun 28, 2007 10:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm on here everyday...
and usually love the work. that's why i'm so dissapointed with the evaluation of the draft. sorry for being so harsh, we're all dubs fans. let's stick together. but freeing cap space IS A BASKETBALL MOVE!

by mikey J on Jun 28, 2007 10:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I feel Atma Brother's pain
It's strange, because as an A's fan,  I'm totally on board with Billy Beane's analytical approach.  But in this instance, where the move might make sense in basketball terms, I'm kind of stunned.  Yes, JRich wasn't in the top tier of players, and probably never will be, but the dude has heart, and as far as I could tell he was sincere about wanting to be a Warrior.  He was here through some pretty horrible times, and it seems like it would have been sweet justice to have him around for (we hope) the better ones.  It's like when Tejada left the A's; even if it made sense at the time, it still hurt.  

by Ray of Lite on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

absolutely agree with you
This is not very good analysis, but emotional drool. JRich is a great guy and I wish him well-- but as the "heart and soul" of the Warriors-- where did that get us?  

His game is based on atheticism, and his knees are starting to break down.  He is NOT a good shooter-- look at his career stats.  He cannot create his own shot, has poor handles/passing skills, is not a good defender.  He is a decent rebounder, but how valuable is this in a 2 guard?

Wake up guys.

by DrDre on Jun 29, 2007 8:15 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Where did it get us?!
Where did it get us?  

To the second round of the playoffs that's where JRich got us!

by walkerp on Jun 29, 2007 9:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

werd
Yeah. I wouldn't say you shouldn't be allowed to run this spot. You're the man Atma. But it looks like this was the first post I've seen where you looked at it from an emotional standpoint as opposed to a GM's standpoint.

I think instead of thinking UGH WHY MAN, we need to be thinking, Okay. The deal is done, but what does it mean for this franchise.

It looks like way too many people wrote this trade off because of who was involved. It looks like we got a talent that you can't just shake your finger at.

The shoes he is going to have to fill will be huge, but he filled a direct need. And it looked like Jason was on the block to begin with.

I was really beat up by this trade when it first happened, but I can see what they are trying to do. It makes sense for the future.


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by coma on Jun 28, 2007 10:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Basketball......
is an emotional sport. Fans grasp on to players with heart. They stand behind them. Tell me you don't love the guy who's all for the team. J-Rich was great in the 05-06 season. You don't see him asking for a contract extension. Baron Davis played great for the playoffs, and he's asking for a max contract. I believe the W's traded the wrong player. J-rich would die for the W's. Diddy would die for the W's to give him a contract extension.

by Bake Da Ripper on Jun 29, 2007 3:15 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yea not to mention
at any given moment if the circumstances were to fit in his favor, JRich is more then capable of playing just as good as any all star in the league.  (clutch shot against the mavericks with a game winning three,  8 three pointers against the Suns on National television to tie the record for most made threes in a game by a Warrior, playing with alot of heart in his first playoff appearances, during the 06 regular season when the Dubs would be down at the half he would be the only player playing to catch up.)

by RubberDubDubs on Jun 29, 2007 3:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No
He's not capable of playing just as well as Kobe, or Wade, or Garnett, or LeBron, or Duncan. Maybe on a given play, or possibly a given game, but not over the course of a playoffs or a whole season.

JRich is what he is. He's definitely not in the Top 20 players in the NBA. I don't even think he's in the Top 50. Doesn't mean he's not a very good player and (seemingly) a genuinely good guy.

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 29, 2007 4:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

thats what I mean
at any given moment (play) he would be capable, I probably worded it wrong and I would agree with you about him not having the longevity to continue that throughout the season, well not yet anyway.  Hopefully he learns a thing or two under MJ.

by RubberDubDubs on Jul 4, 2007 3:45 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So
U think tha Warriors have a better chance at getting 2 tha playoffs and winning wit rookies than wit J-Rich who is only like 26.
I love 2 tell tha truth, but I'm such a Good Liar

by JRichIsStillAGodButBiedrinsIsABeast on Jun 28, 2007 10:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

YOU NEVER TRADE A BIG FOR A SMALL
You're going to call out ATMA like that and all you have is a cheap slogan like that?

by Jeremy Belvins on Jun 28, 2007 11:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ridiculous
Don't ever come at Atma with that bs about not knowing anything about basketball or running a site.

If you're going to insult the person here who's responsible for building this great community up then just leave. Nobody forces you to come here and we don't need that attitude here. Bye.

by Fantasy Junkie on Jun 29, 2007 4:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Marco
the clips that ESPN showed looked like he was a Italian Monta Ellis/Manu/Kerr. He had dumb stroke! and he had one dunk that looked like that dunk Monta did on Barbosa. Seriously he looks good.

by LilJay23 on Jun 28, 2007 10:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Check out the Youtube
ones, every shot is challenged with someone in his face and he is behind the three point line by at least three feet.  

by RubberDubDubs on Jun 29, 2007 3:56 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i agree with mikey J
good points

by LilJay23 on Jun 28, 2007 10:37 PM PDT   0 recs

Why
R we so hopeful for first round draft picks ie Jamison,Joe Smith,Dunleavy,Hughes,now lets look at our second rounders ie Arenas,Ellis,its hard to be optimistic about this guy given our draft history of first rounders.

by Dopey on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Nellie wasn't around then, so we'll see
And he hath declared thee a winner.

by Lord Baron on Jun 28, 2007 11:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Our poor draft history
Has absolutely no bearing on how BWright turns out. Just thought I'd clear that up.

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 29, 2007 12:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But still...
...our draft history has taught me as a fan to be cautious with my optimism for a guy who has yet to lace up NBA sneakers.  I can't say the guy sucks anymore than i can say he's the next Bosh.

by ssmokinjoe on Jun 29, 2007 12:48 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, yeah
It's always a crapshoot, for any team. I just didn't like the implication that the Ws are laboring under some kind of "1st round curse / 2nd round charm." I hate that kind of superstitious claptrap.

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 29, 2007 12:54 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

agree
and yet i do admire the risk taking on some level.  You gotta break some eggs as they say.  No question I would rather that BWright become the next big thing rather than the next big bust.  And now that he's part of the family, he'll have to endure our tough love...  which starts with proving your worth.

As far as the superstitious thing...  C'mon, it's part of all sports and Warriors lore.

by ssmokinjoe on Jun 29, 2007 1:10 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Superstition is fun
Believe me, I get into it -- wearing the right shirt, not saying anything to jinx us, etc. But I don't confuse superstition with actual analysis. It's two totally different "modes" of being a fan. If we're trying to assess Wright's chances of NBA success, we shouldn't muddy the question with talk of how all Warriors first-round picks are doomed to fail. And yes, that was pretty much what was implied.

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 29, 2007 4:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, i hear you
We all know that curses and such are irrational and illogical and they have no place in a real discussion.  But when a trend starts to form these things can take a life of their own (i.e. curse of the Bambino, Madden NFL curse).  

It's unfair to Wright to start him off at less then zero because of the W's past draft luck, but it's also his opportunity to 1)prove he's worth his draft position, and 2)prove that he was worth giving up such a beloved player in JRich.  

 

by ssmokinjoe on Jun 29, 2007 4:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Miss ya already J rich...
...but lets face it guys the West isn't getting any easier, and we had too many swingmen and needed a quality big foward. Nelly knows what he is doing and i'm going to trust his judgement. As for the Italian Nelly knows international basketball as well as anyone, who knows this guy could turn out to be the next Ginobili. Next year should be interesting, but the future looks extremely bright

by BaronForPrez on Jun 28, 2007 10:40 PM PDT   0 recs

ummm
we dont have a center yet

by stevenro59 on Jun 28, 2007 10:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I call him 50 lbs heavier than Wright
and Biedrins isn't the epitome of bulk and brute strength as is.

by back2back51s on Jun 28, 2007 11:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

no but
he is a center

by AJC3317 on Jun 28, 2007 11:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, I know I like AB
Since without his progression this year which nobody expected, we wouldn't have seen a playoff birth.

And also trading him away = nobody at the C spot.(Sorry Adonalcy Matters)

That was more a knock on the lottery pick who right now is the 2nd lightest guy on the team behind Monta Ellis' 180 lb frame.

by back2back51s on Jun 28, 2007 11:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

AB
what do you call him? jp.

i like him but hes to skinny to be a center, he needs to bulk up. he would shine as a pf, but pob is off in his own little world, chasing butterflys

by stevenro59 on Jun 29, 2007 2:26 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

winning is the bottom line
" and i want to see the warriors to be in the playoffs consistently for years to come"

   and I'm in shock that you are allowed to post on a fan website! Winning doesn't come from trading guys like Jason to sign rookies, it will be two or three years now before we get as good as we were this afternoon!

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 28, 2007 10:40 PM PDT   0 recs

%100
Agreed couldn't said it better myself.

by Dopey on Jun 28, 2007 10:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

dropping jrich to sign rookies?
dropping jrich's ridiculous contract helps us resign barnes/monta/biedrins. Wright will be cheap. I love jrich, i'll miss him. But how many guards do we really need?

by mikey J on Jun 28, 2007 10:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ummmm...........
we have 2. barnes/pietrus are free agents. we have harrington and wright are the only ones who can step in and get good minutes. biedrins is a center. jax is a big guard.

by mikey J on Jun 28, 2007 11:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Your opinion
C'mon Skeptic, you know better than to state your opinion as fact. That stuff's for the children on this site. Nobody here can say for sure whether this will make us a better team or not, this year, next year, or down the road.

And I'd hold off judgments on the roster till all the moves have been made. If, hypothetically, we're able to add Gerald Wallace, then we're a much, much better team than we were this afternoon. In my opinion.

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 29, 2007 12:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If we're able to add Gerald Wallace
 " then we're a much, much better team than we were this afternoon."

   Hi Sleepy, But we didn't get Wallace! we got some italian guy and another rookie! Unless Baron leaves this new guard will be about as usefull as cabbages and the rookie will probably be like Ike for two or three years. Yesterday we were one  big experienced man away from being ready to play and we had all our trading chips in place to deal for him and today we are minus our second best player of the past few seasons and we still have monta, harrington, pietrus,  barnes, etc. so we are worse off than we were yesterday. Yesterday we had better possibilities than today! we coulda moved some of the other players to fill that one hole and kept Jason but now we can't!!

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 29, 2007 9:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

oh exactly
i hope there is a chance that we can add that dude i have been wanting him for the longest time and i know u have too.  we have that trade exception or whatever right.

by travisl212 on Jun 29, 2007 11:37 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agreed.
Tony aka Drawlz600 is AWESOME!!!!

by Zorgon on Jun 29, 2007 2:10 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

mikey j
i halfheartedly agree with u on that.

by illmaticwarrior on Jun 28, 2007 10:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Jibberish.............
just like dopey said our second rounders were hits the past couple of years, so what makes u think its gonna take two or three more years before we are better than we were this past afternoon, way to stay positive. we haven't even seen these guys play, what if the chemistry is even better, what if Bellinelli comes out the first week of the season scoring in double figures and Wright is blockin shots and running the floor and dunkin like Amare or Garnett? Then all you guys who are crying over J-Rich, will have you're panties in a bunch over the new guys and jump on the rookie bandwagon, these guys gotta play good I mean look who they have as their leaders, Baron/Jax/Coach Nelly............come on I mean Ellis is gonna have a great season next year, just watch, and u think the rookies are gonna just sit on the bench and let Monta get all the minutes, Nah homies, they wanna get paid so they're gonna win games for us.

by LilJay23 on Jun 28, 2007 10:45 PM PDT   0 recs

I'd say
it's as least as likely that Monta blows out his knee as he is to have a huge season.

by Ray of Lite on Jun 28, 2007 11:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What if, What if, What if
The reason you build around player's you know is so you don't have to deal with what if.

by jashugan on Jun 29, 2007 8:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I've also heard
about the trade exception.  Apparently since the Bobcats totally absorbed J-Rich's contract it will create an exception (I'm not too sure though) like the one Indiana got when they traded Peja to New Orleans (of course they used it for Harrington which turns out to be the DunMurphy sisters, haha).  
On the more logical side this is a good trade if it gets us a young, athletic PF AND slash payroll at the same time.  A good SG is easier to come by than a low-post player.
On the emotional side though, this sucks because J-Rich has been the motor that keeps us running all these losing years and this year we finally made playoffs.  I love him as a player because he gave all he could to this team no matter rain or shine, win or lose.  
Best of luck to you Jason, when you're not playing the Warriors.  And hopefully people here are more Warriors fans than they are J-Rich fans. (It was totally shocked when I heard to news too.....)
And now my favorite player has to be Baron Davis because J-Rich is no longer on our team. :(
On the flip side I'm excited, because Mullin and Nelson (c'mon, anybody actually thinks Nellie is not involved in all these moves??) know this team better than us.  And who knows what their next moves will be?

by semarubaka on Jun 28, 2007 10:47 PM PDT   0 recs

The trade exception is huge
Ok I'm not a Warriors fan so I can't testify to how much you love Richardson.

But this deal puts them in prime position for a run at KG or O'Neal. With the exception they don't have to completely match those obscene salaries to make a deal. As good as JRich is, he's not something that a rebuilding team (i.e. one that would trade their star) wants.

-Matt
BlogABull.com

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jun 28, 2007 11:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thats
A lot of what if dont u think, had too many of those the last few years no.

by Dopey on Jun 28, 2007 10:48 PM PDT   0 recs

JRich became expendible when he got injured
The front office saw him as an injured horse and shot him.

by ssmokinjoe on Jun 28, 2007 10:49 PM PDT   0 recs

LMAO
I couldn't agree more.  Everyone is quick to judge the changes that were made today and say they are bad or they are really good.  Nobody will really know anything until the season gets underway.

To comment on someone saying that Monta will never be as 1/2 as good or as good as Jrich, what comparisons are you trying to make?  After Jrich got hurt, he stopped doing what he used to do, which was go to the basket with the intent to shove the ball down the other team's throat.  He then proceeded to shoot jumpshots and unleash a flurry of 3 point attempts.  Granted he was the pulse of the team when Baron was hurt, but Ellis is still young and has a lot of skills to gain, refine and learn.

Fact of the matter is with the Ellis/Jrich situation, Ellis can only improve upon his game from the previous years.  JRich on the other hand may have hit the wall, he doesn't have the same spring in his step as he used to from injuries.  As much as I would have liked to see him end his career as a Warrior, financially it wasn't realistic.  At this point in time, the Warriors made the right decision IMO.

by david240z on Jun 28, 2007 11:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs