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Baron opts out, signs on with McDonalds?!

 

After the draft where we picked up another big man project and let the trade exception expire, wake up Warrior fans, Baron Davis has opted out of his contract. What looked like a relatively boring offseason - the draft and resigning Monta and Beans - just got verrrry interesting. Opting out does not mean he's leaving, but it does give him some negotiating power with Mullin. And most likely, even if Baron leaves, we'll get some sort of compensation though I'm not sure how well Mullin will negotiate that.

Some thoughts after the jump...

Star-divide

Why did Baron opt out?
I'm not really sure on this one but I have to think it was a combination of factors:

1) He wanted a long term deal now. He's coming off a season where he started all 82 games and with his injury history, the time to cash in is now. He proved he can stay healthy, albeit in a contract year, and teams in need of a top flight PG will want his services.

2) Mullin and Co. have done nothing to improve the team. I'd say another factor in Baron opting out was his way of him telling management that he can only come back if the team is improved. Simply resigning Monta and Beans, drafting a guy who won't contribute for 2-3 seasons, and letting the trade exception expire are not signs that the Warriors are trying to win this year. Baron knows he doesn't have much time especially with Nelson around for most likely, 1 more year. If I were him, I'd be upset that the Warriors did nothing at the draft to improve the team and did nothing creative with the trade exception as well.This puts pressure on Mullin to make a decision to build for the future (just play the young guys this year) or re-sign Baron and make another play for a top player (Artest? Brand? Marion?)

 

What does this all mean?

In my quick analysis, a few things could happen:

1) Baron re-signs with the Warriors for a long term deal. Obviously, he won't be getting the 17.8 million he would have received this season, but he would guarantee himself much more in the long term. So, the Warriors retain his rights at a lower cap hit this year than it would have been if he had not opted out.

2) Memphis, Philly, or the LA Clippers sign him outright. The only 2 teams with enough cap space to give him a 10+ million dollar deal would be those 3 teams. Unless he's taking a severe paycut, he's not going to a contender without the Warriors receiving compensation.

3) And lastly, by far the most interesting and controversial outcome, Baron forces a sign and trade from the Warriors to another team. Most likely, he would force a trade to a contending team. Just as I thought the ridiculous trade proposals would die down with the expiration of the trade exception, Baron throws a twist and we'll now see lots of Fan Posts trading Baron to any and every team.

4) Elton Brand opted out as well. Could the Warriors be eyeing his services now? I didn't think he'd opt out either but supposedly after seeing what the Celtics did with 3 stars, he wants to do the same. So he wants to see the Clips make the same type of dedication to winning. I'm sure Baron has that in mind as well. Brand would look good in a Warrior uni, next to Baron of course.

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I don’t know about the possible scenarios, but I do agree that the pressure is on Mullin. I really didn’t like the draft (even though from interviews, Randolph is a fine gentleman). But there has been no effort to get better. The trade deadline this past season was nothing for the team. I know that the Warriors need just one dominant forward to be a contender. The West won’t be as tough as last year, so why not go the extra mile to become an elite when the opportunity is there?

I don’t blame Baron for opting out. I wish he’d stay but returning to LA is a sexy option for a guy like him

Formerly known as phutmasterflex
Warriors, A's, 49ers... the only three that matter to me right now.

by PHUT! on Jun 30, 2008 11:15 PM PDT   0 recs

all the angst

Haha, Yeah sorta like spending a week picking out a color for the new dining room paint then having the house burn down.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jul 1, 2008 8:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

wait. can i say something? can i say something? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I’M IN A GLASS CAGE OF EMOTION!!! seriously i have shaken baby syndrome.actually i feel like the warriors battered wife. i just keep coming back for more, and i won’t press charges. does anybody know a good shelter for battered fans? GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!!!!!

I'm keen on the professional basketball club The Golden State Warriors. I don't fancy other clubs.

by The Bimbo Coles Experience on Jul 1, 2008 5:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He

wants more money isn’t 17.8 good enough

The Start Calling Anthony Randolph "AR" Movement

His nickname will be popular trust me>

OUR Owner is CHEAP................................. WHY?!WHY?!

Hire Paul Allen (there u go we're ready to go)

GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED "AR".
GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED " JIMI HENDRIX"

#435

by 61ixty on Jun 30, 2008 11:15 PM PDT   0 recs

I wish I had 17 million...

I’d open up a comic book store

by Tony.psd on Jun 30, 2008 11:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

if i had 17 mill i would use some of it to buy golden state of mind

and stop the stupid comments and rediculous bull stuff that fantasy and atma say… they talk like theyre real NBA analysts

I am as powerful as 100 times 100 times 100 times 13 Stilts!

by jeppalepala on Jul 1, 2008 12:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

... I'd also buy

Buds burger in Vallejo CA!

by Tony.psd on Jul 1, 2008 6:22 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

do

it tony do it! give me a discount too!

So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jul 1, 2008 12:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LMAO

Dope!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jul 1, 2008 1:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

lol

never been there, but give me discount too. haha

by warriorfan4life on Jul 1, 2008 4:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I appreciate what they do, for sure...

But I gotta say, the level of discussion over here is pretttttttttttttty low.

by Gob on Jul 1, 2008 12:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thank you

I am as powerful as 100 times 100 times 100 times 13 Stilts!

by jeppalepala on Jul 1, 2008 3:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Huh? I don't understand.

I’m sorry, I’m having trouble following the conversation, my monitor and keyboard are soaked in drool.

Storage is for business, or for family.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Jul 1, 2008 6:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm pissed

I think it’s selfish and something that really caught the Warriors off guard. 17.8mil not enough??? come on, you sign a contract and it should be honored. I know he wants an extension but this is BS.

Is Baron a restricted FA?

I’m also upset about the 10mil exception that didn’t get used.

Anyways, KNBRs going to be interesting tomorrow

by Spidz34 on Jun 30, 2008 11:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Sometimes its not always about money

Players often do this to test the waters to see what other teams are interested in them and how interested his current team is in him as well. Baron is exercising his rights as an NBA player and is looking for the best avenue to take in order to fulfill his goals in the NBA. Wouldn’t you take the job that pays the most? Or take the job that gets you to where you want to go? Come on now let’s all stop crying. If he goes then he goes we’ll find someone else.

I am as powerful as 100 times 100 times 100 times 13 Stilts!

by jeppalepala on Jul 1, 2008 12:58 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pretty much agreed. This isn’t about a $17.8 million payday now. This is about a $50-60 million payday in five to six years.
What if Baron didn’t opt out, got his 17.8 this year but got injured? No team would take him then for anywhere near 14-15 mil/year.
It’s a smarter move on his behalf. I just hope no one in the league is interested and he comes back to Oakland for a comparable price.
And I hope the Clips resign Brand so I’ll stop seeing these “get Elton, dump Baron!” posts.

by so ill so d0pe on Jul 1, 2008 1:26 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Count it

then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Jul 1, 2008 11:25 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The amount of people

who can’t comprehend what you are saying makes me sad.

by Gob on Jul 1, 2008 1:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yah man!!!

This MENSA blog sux!!!

Storage is for business, or for family.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Jul 1, 2008 6:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I've passed on more $

And I never kicked myself in the arse for it. Being a winner feels better than anything else. True story…

by gabezgsw on Jul 1, 2008 3:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

you sign a contract and it should be honored

Apparently it had an opt out clause so it is being honored.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 30, 2008 11:21 PM PDT   0 recs

Thank you

its been a while since ive posted anything or replied to anything on GSoM because people are so dramatic and don’t take time to think about what they’re saying.

I am as powerful as 100 times 100 times 100 times 13 Stilts!

by jeppalepala on Jul 1, 2008 12:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL THE TRADE RUMORS WON'T DIE

THEY KEEP COMING JUST STAY DOWN

The Start Calling Anthony Randolph "AR" Movement

His nickname will be popular trust me>

OUR Owner is CHEAP................................. WHY?!WHY?!

Hire Paul Allen (there u go we're ready to go)

GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED "AR".
GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED " JIMI HENDRIX"

#435

by 61ixty on Jun 30, 2008 11:21 PM PDT   0 recs

WHEN IS KNBR

SORRY NEVER LISTEN TO RADIO

The Start Calling Anthony Randolph "AR" Movement

His nickname will be popular trust me>

OUR Owner is CHEAP................................. WHY?!WHY?!

Hire Paul Allen (there u go we're ready to go)

GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED "AR".
GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED " JIMI HENDRIX"

#435

by 61ixty on Jun 30, 2008 11:28 PM PDT   0 recs

Comic book store

BATMAN DARK KNIGHT can’t wait july 18

and when is knbr again

The Start Calling Anthony Randolph "AR" Movement

His nickname will be popular trust me>

OUR Owner is CHEAP................................. WHY?!WHY?!

Hire Paul Allen (there u go we're ready to go)

GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED "AR".
GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED " JIMI HENDRIX"

#435

by 61ixty on Jun 30, 2008 11:30 PM PDT   0 recs

knbr is a radio station

it depends which show you wanna listen to?

by saintdee on Jul 1, 2008 12:36 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

?

Are you in the phillipines or what dude? dont get my wrong…. i love me some lumpia. But you’re on another planet. Like one of those weird myspace people who try to add me and then ask me about N’Sync…..

61ixty is annoying as hell. Where is OptionZero when you need him?

Warriors for life. Raiders till death. And The A's when i get free tickets.

by STIX on Jul 1, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hold on

Dont you all think the Warriors would have made plans in case he opted out? I certainly dont think we are absolutely screwed just yet.

by highflya on Jun 30, 2008 11:30 PM PDT   0 recs

I don't think Mullin expected BD to opt out.

If he did, he probably would’ve used the TPE.

Baron purposefully wated till 7pm to submit his papers so that the Warriors couldn’t use the TPE for anything.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jul 1, 2008 2:45 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hopefully...

the Warriors brass was smart enough to plan for this even if it was totally unexpected. Contra Costa Times reported that the Warriors were not willing to use the entire TPE (9.9 mil)unless it brought a player that could make the Warriors a legit contender.

Bottom line, it comes down to the luxury tax. Chris Cohan is unfortunately still the owner. Open your wallet Chris!

by GState21 on Jul 1, 2008 7:12 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

YEA (THERE NOT THAT STUPID)

The Start Calling Anthony Randolph "AR" Movement

His nickname will be popular trust me>

OUR Owner is CHEAP................................. WHY?!WHY?!

Hire Paul Allen (there u go we're ready to go)

GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED "AR".
GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED " JIMI HENDRIX"

#435

by 61ixty on Jun 30, 2008 11:31 PM PDT   0 recs

.

i hate you.

61ixty is annoying as hell. Where is OptionZero when you need him?

Warriors for life. Raiders till death. And The A's when i get free tickets.

by STIX on Jul 1, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe this is all part of the plan

Maybe Baron’s opting out is all part of the plan:
He wants to stay with the Warriors and he wants another contract, probably 3-5 years.
He’s intelligent and although he knows he’s leaving 17+ mil on the table he could renegotiate his contract to start at around 12 mil this season, thereby saving the W’s 5 mil against the cap. (Of course in year 5 of the new contract he could finally be making that 17 mil).
If he signs elsewhere, it’s probably not for much more money than that (12 mil).
In other words, he’d get more money in the long run with a new contract and likewise put the team in a position get another quality piece or two for this season.
I wouldn’t be surprised if a deal like this hadn’t been agreed to in principle in advance with it being just a formality of opting out and resigning. We’ll see. Either way, the W’s will have 5 mil or 17 mil for shopping (plus the mid-level).

by miguelito on Jun 30, 2008 11:41 PM PDT   0 recs

so does brand come over to the w's or does baron go over to the clippers?

interesting. not saying that these two have an under the table deal, but maybe they did compare notes and want to do what the Celtics did this year (saw the same article where Brand’s agent indicated that getting a few stars together a la the Celtics was something that Brand wanted to do).

so do the clippers have more pieces or do the warriors in the deep deep Western Conference? was this a little bit of baron taking a poke at Mullin drafting for the future instead of more immediate help? which owner is more palatable—the old miser (Donald Sterling) or the tight-fisted silent one (Cohan)?

so many questions. . .

by Hac Man on Jun 30, 2008 11:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Woah

So you’re saying that NBA All Stars who want to win a championship want to play on teams with other All Stars instead of scrubs? You just blew my mind.

by Dubs fan in Boston on Jul 1, 2008 8:25 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

also re: the Clippers

I believe that the Clippers do not have enough space under the cap to sign Baron outright unless they renounce both Brand and Maggette.

by Hac Man on Jun 30, 2008 11:54 PM PDT   0 recs

true.

If they don’t renounce either, they still could conceivably S/T for BD.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jul 1, 2008 2:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

if the renounce...

maggette only, that’s 10 mil right there. I can see baron taking 5yrs, 50 mil to play along side two true bigs, in his hometown, close to hollywood.

if they could sign and trade, who do the clippers have that they are willing to give up that you would really want??? only players that are under contract that would be nice are eric gordon and kaman.

by GState21 on Jul 1, 2008 7:15 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

leverage

Mullin lost a lot of leverage when Baron opted out, but not all of it – to get max $$ BD has to work with GS

funny thing is, I don’t think BD is after max in the first year of this new deal, like others above have said I think he wants a 10-12m/5yr deal but with a contender & as such, he’s taken back the leverage

by hardcore on Jul 1, 2008 7:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

brand might be willing

to take less from the clippers so they can sign baron… oh ya, and as a clipper fan I can pretty much say that kaman isn’t gonig anywhere… For a sign and trade i think you’d have to match salary, so would have to either give maggette a new long deal or take on Mobley or Thomas

by cantthinkofagoodname on Jul 1, 2008 11:28 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

youth movement or go for gold

do the warriors run with the 22 and under team or do they sell all these pieces, trade for brand AND either marion or artest and make a dent in the western conference…

looking at past history, i would say baron’s leaving

cohan’s making a push to regain title for worst owner in the bay from york!

by GState21 on Jun 30, 2008 11:56 PM PDT   0 recs

assuming baron wants to leave

i’m down for sheed and billups for baron and al.

by Monta fan on Jul 1, 2008 12:01 AM PDT   0 recs

wish it was so...

easy. detroit has stuckey. harrington has a huge contract. only way detroit even considers if the warriors throw in one of the young guys (monta, beans, randolph, wright).

by GState21 on Jul 1, 2008 7:17 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

numbers dont work for that… would you do baron and wright for chauncey sheed? i sure would

by Nellieball on Jul 1, 2008 10:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I Know in my heart

that baron davis won’t leave warrior fans. He wants to stay in the BAY. DON’T LEAVE
1 more season 1 more season 1 more season 1 more season !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How sad would it be if he just left warriors fans forever without a bye.
SPEARD IT 1 more season 1more season 1 more season.

AND HE TOLD THIS TO ESPN ANGrily “I know what’s in my heart and the people in the Bay Area know what’s in my heart.” DON’T LET BD FLY LIKE THAT

The Start Calling Anthony Randolph "AR" Movement

His nickname will be popular trust me>

OUR Owner is CHEAP................................. WHY?!WHY?!

Hire Paul Allen (there u go we're ready to go)

GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED "AR".
GSoM THE PEOPLE WHO STARTED " JIMI HENDRIX"

#435

by 61ixty on Jul 1, 2008 12:13 AM PDT   0 recs

you

ruin this site. kill yourself.

61ixty is annoying as hell. Where is OptionZero when you need him?

Warriors for life. Raiders till death. And The A's when i get free tickets.

by STIX on Jul 1, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

How??

How could the Warriors let Baron land with a divisional foe like the Clippers? I just don’t see Mullin letting him walk to LA without getting anything significant in return when we we’re going to have to battle these guys for a playoff spot. Brand for Davis would be nice but I think the Clippers are more interested in keeping Brand and getting Davis. And while Corey Maggette is a good player, I don’t see him as being enough in return in a potential sign and trade.

by baybruin415 on Jul 1, 2008 12:17 AM PDT   0 recs

NVM

1 more season 1 more season 1 more season 1 more season !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 more season 1 more season 1 more season 1 more season !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 more season 1 more season 1 more season 1 more season !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baron Davis TOLD ESPN angrily" I know what's in my heart and the people in the Bay Area know what's in my heart."

BD HEART. 08-09 LETS HAVE A GOOD SEASON

STEPHEN JACKSON IS MY strength
BARON DAVIS IS MY strength
SIMPLE J RICH HEART AND SOUL

by 61ixty on Jul 1, 2008 12:43 AM PDT   0 recs

do you

want to borrow my carpet razor ?

61ixty is annoying as hell. Where is OptionZero when you need him?

Warriors for life. Raiders till death. And The A's when i get free tickets.

by STIX on Jul 1, 2008 5:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

GsOM

prayer service tomorrow in front of oracle arena.

by thecitygirl on Jul 1, 2008 12:49 AM PDT   0 recs

Kawakami

seems to think that this means Baron Davis wants out of Oakland, and that this is most possible through a sign and trade:
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_9748763?source=most_viewed

this makes me a little uneasy, since i value Kawakami’s opinion a little higher than most. I mean, chauncy billups would be a nice addition, but Baron is Baron, and seeing the Dubs without him makes me nervous.

In a perfect world, Davis’ opting out is the best scenario for everyone. That is, the dubz resign him to a 3 year 40-45 mil contract, and Baron stays healthy for those three years. That way, the Dubz get a quality player for 3 years AND save some salary cap room for this coming year…

by Run Dubz on Jul 1, 2008 1:10 AM PDT   0 recs

Kawakami

hates Baron. Don’t value his opinion any more than your own.

by misterjennings on Jul 1, 2008 8:52 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmm...

I’m trying not to freak out. I’m still thinking that the most likely option is that we re-sign Baron to a new long term deal, which would actually better our chances at getting a little more help this year.

The scary thing is that he may just walk away and leave us in a pretty scary situation, albeit with a lot of cap space.

I think I will be pretty pissed if Brand and Baron are Clippers next year.

"...OlympicMike is clearly the Barack Obama of GSoM"-Sleepy

by olympicmike on Jul 1, 2008 1:21 AM PDT   0 recs

agree.

But in Baron’s pov, would you want to resign with the Warriors?

I agree with Atma’s statement that the Warriors dropped the ball during the draft and with the TPE to really upgrade this team.

Baron’s not getting any younger, and he wants to get paid, and win along the way. I don’t think he likes the fact that we’ve drafted projects the last 20 years.

ESPN is reporting that Brand learned a lot from Boston’s triumvirate, that he too is willing to take a pay cut in order to attract another star. Here’s where Brand and Diddy’s relationship come into play. Its known that they are indeed friends. It is also interesting that they both announced their intention to opt out right after each other.

Another thing is that some are speculating that BD never would’ve given up a guaranteed $17+M if he didn’t already have a plan.

It remains to be seen whether that plan is to force the Warriors into forking over the cash, or whether its to join Brand and the Clips and return home for a slightly cheaper deal, but with a better chance to compete for a title.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jul 1, 2008 2:52 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

well the thing is that

the paperclips even if they get baron are still no c-ship contender IMO.

by buky on Jul 1, 2008 12:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That team

A starting lineup of Baron / Cuttino / Thornton / Brand / Kaman is #2 in the West, and #1 is the Lakers who haven’t played with that lineup and have a ton of injury Q’s (not that the Clipps’ lineup doesn’t, to be fair). If they can grab one or two ring hunters (Zo?), they’d be nasty.

PG: Boom Dizzle / Brevin Knight
SG: Cuttino / Eric Gordon
SF: Al Thornton / Marcus Williams
PF: Brand / Tim Thomas / Fazekas
C: Kaman / Zo / DeAndre Jordan

by dprodigy19 on Jul 1, 2008 1:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hello 12 years

of non playoff seasons redux!!! maybe we can trade for speedy claxton and it will be full circle!!!!

welcome back 39 dollar lower bowl seats!!! i miss em!!

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Jul 1, 2008 2:32 AM PDT   0 recs

btw

how about www.killramasar.com?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Jul 1, 2008 2:46 AM PDT   0 recs

Why did Baron opt out?

Totally agree with number 1, not so much number 2. The Warriors have a lot of young talent and just a lot of talent, period. I don’t see where he’ll find a better situation.

Maybe I’m a homer – tell me a realistic place he could end up where he would have a better shot at winning.
The Clippers might be a better situation for winning right away but that’s pretty debatable. I know they didn’t have Brand last season but still, we won 48 games, and Monta’s better now than he was during the course of the last season. With a better Monta, a similar or better record isn’t very unreasonable to expect. I don’t see the Clippers, even with Brand and Baron, winning 50 games.

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jul 1, 2008 3:58 AM PDT   0 recs