+1…and it’s crazy how folks have such a hard on for the young bucks on this team. Really!!?? A one dimensional albeit athletic center, a speed freak who possesses super body control around the rim but a penchant for disappearing on D and a twizzler thin leaper who has yet to prove anything? I realize that these descriptions somewhat simplify our confidence in their potential but, who can deny that it is Baron’s swagger, confidence and determination that has allowed this team to over-achieve. Let us not forget the value of an on the court leader who infuses his team with a winner’s edge…the most important intangible in sports.

If a deal is to be made to improve this team over the next several years, it has to involve expendable players with promise (see BWright) not the arteries that pump the lifeblood into this team. Let’s not lose the nose to spite the face…

that it is Baron’s swagger, confidence and determination that has allowed this team to over-achieve.”

Baron’s swagger, confidence and determination was hallow w/o J-Rich! Think about it.

Monta needs Baron…But it was Baron that needed J-Rich!

in a heartbeat, but only if it was definitely worth it (ie, not Rasheed/Billups)

When did Baron ask to be traded? Please document and cite the source. I agree with the thread – Save Baron! If we want to see exciting bball in the bay and contend for the playoffs – we need him here.

The dubs are going to sign Monta & A.B. this off season and then they will get together a fair extension for baron once they NEED to make that move. The Front office since Nellie has been around for some reason has gotten a little more savvy, hopefully they’lll show it with the contracts they give to B.D. and Monta without breaking the bank.

Anyway, Mullin knows he has leverage which every smart business uses to their advantage. In this case they know It’s highly unlikely with the current market that Baron is going to opt out and give up 17 mil for a contract elsewhere. So far Mullins plan is working and he holds the cards. He can take his time on getting Monta, A.B and maybe Buke/Barnes signed and during the next season he can negotiate Baron’s contract knowing exactly what they will have to spend 3-4 yrs at 12-15mil/yr. (He’s worth it and he’s got a few more All-Star years in him, maybe the dubs could trade Al and will have room to give B.D. the money, or use the TPE.

I don’t see a trade involving Baron, The Detroit Newspaper is good at starting rumors and I don’t see any real fact in it for trading for Billups/Sheed. Trading your best player is counter-productive, especially after the incredible year he had at 22.3 ppg – 7.6 ast. – 2.3 steals and 39 mpg.

With the current roster we’re 1 player away from being a real threat, you don’t work that hard to get the pieces and then blow it up in possibly Nellie’s last year as coach.
I see a trade but it won’t involve Baron is my guess.

if someone offered the warriors something realistic in return. As much as I have grown to like baron over the last few years he hasn’t played anywhere near 82 games since 2001-2002 season. guess what he got that summer, a 6 years 84 million dollar deal. That was promptly followed by season of 64 games or less until this year. While some of the years it maybe from injuries you just can’t play through, you do have questions is motivation. Maybe he just had bad luck those years but seems a bit convenient his bad luck ended at the time he is able to threaten to opt out.

But given some of horrible signings(foyle, bumleavy, murphy) Mullin has done in the past few years Baron will get his money. Just not right away.

I’d have to get a new jersey then!