Interesting take on Jeremy Lin and the Warriors, the end of OKC game, and Jackson

"Listen, this is a huge market. I think it's the culture of a franchise, and ownership up there is going to do what it takes. It's not going to be about the money. It's going to be about spending money wisely and acquiring players. Players will want to play [in Golden State] -- trust me, they will want to play there.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/02/08/jerry.west.qa/index.html#ixzz1lv2QDGOp

NBAplaybook broke down Lin's performances, and it's worth reading if you're convinced - like some people on GSOM are, that Lin's success proves our brain trust is stupid.

Excellent article on why, I'm beginning to believe Kidd-Glilchrist is the #2 prospect in the draft. Add the fact he's really young, and considered most coachable player, a gym rat, and a leader. I really think his true upside is closer to a SF version of Wade or Westbrook than Wallace/Marion.

His off ball play goes without saying, his defense goes without saying (holding opponents to 2-18 shooting inside the 3 point line?!). The iso-situational scoring numbers really surprised me. 1.33 points per possession!? He's getting to line nearly 6 times per 36 (excellent for an 18 year old). Not a bad passer.

With so many raw tools, already productive play as a young freshman, and all the intangibles scouts and coaches croon over, I think he's a great prospect.

and added-
Could Michael Kidd Gilchrist Be the Next Derrick Rose?

Givony Podcast says Kidd-Gilchrist is second best prospect

A very interesting read on how we should determine a players value/leve and whether or not they should be considered a 'Star'l. Unfortunately, this may put a serious damper on the value we put on both Monta and Curry (which to many on GSOM, is old news)

nash wishes he had the court vision of lin lol