is that salaries are not retroactive. that’s why they call them contracts. the team and the player (whatever the sport may be) agree on a certain amount of money over a certain period of time, based on what the team thinks the player is worth and based on what the player thinks he deserves. then the player plays out for that time period for that amount of money, regardless of how well he actually performs. i don’t care who you are, baron davis, stephen jackson, adonal foyle, there’s no such thing as being paid for “what you deserve” or “what you did in the past”. a team will pay the player and give them an offer based on how think he will play over that period of time. that’s it. anything else is being a financially irresponsible organization.

phew. ok. that being said, i’m ok with extend jack beyond the next two years, but not for what he’s asking. yes, he played a big part in the dubz’ return to the playoffs, and has been an integral part of the team. but even so, there is no guaranteeing that he will be a legitimate all-star in the foreseeable future. and should therefore not be paid as such. he’s getting older, and surely not more productive. the warriors should not and cannot afford to give him a significant contract extension.

so all that being said, extend him for a fair amount or let him walk in 2. if he shows real signs of being angry, threaten to trade him. i actually think that he will realize that there is no other organization that he wants/can really be a part of, and be as thoroughly appreciated.

  Jax is not a malcontent, he’s an experienced player who don’t take no shit. He’s earned his right to speak out. If he’s complaining then something is wrong. Jax knows more about basketball than all our youngsters put together.The team would do well to listen to him.

"I knew he could not be a saint for ever. "
What has Jax done?

"… I do not believe he will last long here if he keeps making these claims. "
uh, WHAT claims?

“I hope Stephen can realize to keep it quiet …”

Maybe I missed something, but there’s zero link to any act, claim, etc. that would warrant this post – are you just stirring it up to stir it up or is there something tangible you’re reacting to? Where’s the beef?

Mullin’s recent history is not to overpay to extend vets long in the tooth, I’d expect the same here. But with all our youth now I don’t see any reason to hustle him out the door (or Al for that matter).

make him happy so he can have a positive mind on the young guys.

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Jackson was emphatic about his happiness in being with the Warriors. He said he was excited about the direction of the team and is looking forward to next season.

“Losing B.D. hurt me,” Jackson said of Davis. “That’s my boy — my brother more than my teammate. But the team we have, I’ll definitely be the first to say that we’re better than we were last year.”

This is NOT a malcontent, this is a veteran angling for some sweetner in his deal. Whether Mullin will, should, or could extend him is debatable. I agree with onlxn above: Jax’s no fool. He’ll play hard & well for either a trade or his next contract, or both.

  I guess he’s getting senile, maybe he really is too old?