BREAKING NEWS: Warriors Trade Jason Richardson for Brandan Wright

UNLESS WE GET KG.....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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the crowning achievement of ira newble's illustrious career

by JudBooshlur on Jun 28, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Hey lets trade Baron, Monta, and AB

Hey this is a great trade. While we are at it why don't we trade Baron for Dunleavy, monta for Harpring, and AB for Kemp, do you think he will come back? How could he resist. Look at our front office! Hey some one call Brain Sabian Lets see if Matt Williams could come back so we could trade him again. The 49ers are the only hope for us!!!!

J-Rich for #8 sounds like Webber for Guogliata

by BringbackJRich on Jun 28, 2007 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions

OUCH

by Jeremy Belvins on Jun 28, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

let me be

the first and only to say...YES!

its about time we go big.

with that said...i wish the best to Jrich and cherish his heart and dedication to this franchise...i hope Charlotte realizes what they got.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league. Purgatory is thy home.

by kenntoe on Jun 28, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Front court help...

has finally arrived for Aluminum Foyle.

by Aluminum Foyle on Jun 28, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

AHAHAHAH

your nickname has been the brightest spot of this draft, on a level with my own in terms of Foyle punning

by FoyledAgain on Jun 28, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

its either...

ALUMINUM FOYLE or TIN FOYLE, take your pick

by Aluminum Foyle on Jun 28, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

MJ burned us bad

I know he never liked (playing in) Oakland, but damn.

by back2back51s on Jun 28, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Is it

okay to cry?

by WarriorFanForLife on Jun 28, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Please

Kill me. J Rich become an all star, and drop 50 on us evry time buddy. Ur a G and always a Warrior.

I love 2 tell tha truth, but I'm such a Good Liar

by JRichIsStillAGodButBiedrinsIsABeast on Jun 28, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

MAN

HOW COULD WE NOT HAVE JRICH? HOW!!!!!!!???!?!?!!?!!!!??!??!?!

GOOD LUCK, JRICH. WE MISS YOU, MAN.

by goGSW24 on Jun 28, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

my heart hurts for j-rich.

does anybody have his address? i'm going to write him a thank you letter.

it's the only positive thing i can think of doing right now...

by aspiringwarriorsgroupie on Jun 28, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Ultimate Betrayal

What an incredible betrayal to J-Rich and a bad move for the Warriors. Trade J-Rich to free time for Bellinelli? This is crazy.

by factorjr on Jun 28, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Man

ITS STUPID TO TRADE THIS.. WE COULD OF GOTTEN ALOT BETTER LIKE MONTA FOR 8TH.. BRANDON BETTER NOT BE A BUST OR ELSE WE JUST LOST ONE OF THE MOST HARDWORKING PLAYERS IN THE NBA. HOPEFULLY THIS CAN BE TRADE BAIT TO GET KG!

by GSwarrior on Jun 28, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Sad news

This is sad news, but tomorrow I think it'll look like a solid deal for the Warriors. The Big Lead is already calling it a big win, and it works in the right direction in a few ways: getting bigger, younger, and cheaper. Plus, Wright was a bargain at the #8 spot by most accounts.

But yeah--seeing J-Rich go is a bummer.

by jgurney on Jun 28, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

seriously

i'm probably not watching 1 game till the all star break or even all season.

and brandan wright better get used to boos and death threats

by nativeson on Jun 28, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

This sucks

Basketball wise, I don't really think it hurts us, in fact I think we probably come out on top even, but screw that. It sucks. JRich was the face of this franchise, he cared when nobody else did, and we traded him for a dime-a-dozen upside-forward. That blows.

by jonathan on Jun 28, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Terrible

The Bobcats just fleeced the Warriors. Brandan Wright is soft, doesn't work hard, has no offensive game other than dunks, and is years away from ever contributing. I think he has a great shot at being a bust.

by MP2Fan on Jun 28, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Good Move

J Rich has peaked as a player. We weren't going anywhere with him. Good move.

by Googs on Jun 28, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

I respectfuly disagree

Whether he peaked or not is irrelevant. JRich is at a level offensively that Brandon Wright isn't even projected to reach. We lost a great scorer for a raw forward.

by Jeremy Belvins on Jun 28, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Fair enough...

I think it's a lot easier to replace scoring from a shooting guard than it is to find such a talented big man. I agree with the people who say that in other drafts Wright could have gone #1 overall. I respect JRich for all he's done here but I think Mullin and Nellie did a good job of selling high on him.

by Googs on Jun 28, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm slowly coming to understand.

If Wight becomes a starter right away, I'll feel a lot better about it.

by Jeremy Belvins on Jun 28, 2007 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

brandon wright

he better make me hope that j rich ws the worsest player ever, because he got some big shoes to fill! he better talk to the fans, and show more emotion than the warriors bench when were winning!, geez foyle why did you get so much money!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jun 28, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Ouch...my heart...but wait

Ill admit that a sullen tear dropped from my eye when I heard this announced.. But I think I see where the Warriors are going with this. Either we will trade Wright, Ellis, and someone else for Garnett

OR

We bet that this is a guy Mully/Nelson had their eyes on, and trust that he will some day be a Chris Bosh. That would leave us with
Baron
Monta
Jackson
Wright
Biedrins

My soul feels bad right now...how do you guys feel about it?

This is my team There are many like it But this one is mine. My team, without me is useless. Without my team, I am useless

by BlueNgoldBlood on Jun 28, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

Belinelli is no slouch

I have been high on this kid ever since I saw him play in the Olympics. He has NBA game. I would bet ALOT of money that he becomes a stud for us...and I'm normally not a betting man.

This is my team There are many like it But this one is mine. My team, without me is useless. Without my team, I am useless

by BlueNgoldBlood on Jun 28, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

The correct spelling is...........

Marco not Monta.

by Ace Fury on Jun 28, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

excuse me?

Im talking about Monta Ellis, not Marco Belinelli...what are you talking about?

This is my team There are many like it But this one is mine. My team, without me is useless. Without my team, I am useless

by BlueNgoldBlood on Jun 28, 2007 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Brandon Wright...

is the next POB

by Aluminum Foyle on Jun 28, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

michael jordan is a sucker

i love j rich. but objectively this trade makes sense. with bellinelli there's a logjam at the 2. j-rich had a big contract. we got bigger. brandan wright is a perfect fit for the warriors style.

by kristakahashi on Jun 28, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

Hopefully theres something

deeper brewing in the mind of Mullin because there is the free agent period and im sure there are many available players... but it doesnt look good right now for the warriors.

by gizardwizzlizard on Jun 28, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

WHATT

i thought it was bad enough for just JRICH
now OUR SECOND ROUNDER...

by gswarriors2006 on Jun 28, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

i really hope

this isnt mitch richmond for billy owens act 2

by Nellieball on Jun 28, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

ONCE A WARRIO, ALWAYS A WARRIOR

i shall miss u...and continue to wear your jersey FOREVER....a true warrior

by bayareawarriors on Jun 28, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

it hurts

:*(

Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on Jun 28, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

plus

and now we can sign biedrins without paying luxury tax.

by kristakahashi on Jun 28, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

f*ck luxury tax

i'd keep jrich and pay the goddam tax...with cohen's cheap ass

the crowning achievement of ira newble's illustrious career

by JudBooshlur on Jun 28, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Mullin will be on ESPN

probably apologizing to everyone in the Warriors fanbase

by FoyledAgain on Jun 28, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

yea

i'm interested to see what Mullie says. Don't know how I feel about the #46 pick.

Nellie's Schmoes

by tadams1080 on Jun 28, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

I think

we might give that extension to Baron now. We have the longterm space.

by yehyeh82 on Jun 28, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions

re

don't give him the money.

by jtoj @ Golden State Of Mind on Jun 28, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

x2

If they turn around after trading jrich and sign baron davis to a long term deal i will seriously burn the oracle down.

by GameSix on Jun 28, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

All im saying

is I hope Mully sees the same heart in Wright that he JRich has already proven to us Dubs Fans...Wish him the best...(My JRich City Jersey is now officially a throwback. =I )

by RubberDubDubs on Jun 28, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions

J Rich

I hope all the best for Jason. He has a lot of heart. But shooting guards are a not hard to get. He could not handle and so he was basically an outside shooter who rarely got to the line. When he did he was not too accurate there. Great rebounder who improved his passing and defense at the end of last year. Good luck to him.

by blindfaith on Jun 28, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

first rod beck

Now this? Just...wow.

by GameSix on Jun 28, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

OMG

I couldnt believe the deal, but it happened. All we can do know is hope that Brandan Wright will be great!

"Intensity, Integrity, Intelligence" - Kurt Angle

by ballin on Jun 28, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

J-Rich

J-Rich /= western conference all-star, though. I'll miss him, but I think we'll be fine.

by yehyeh82 on Jun 28, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

Look at both sides

I know we lost the face of our franchise, but look at some of the bright sides.

We can extend Monta and AB
We don't go into luxury tax, meaning we lose either Monta or AB
JRich was way overpaid for someone that hadn't made an all-star game
SGs are so common but big men are rare

I'll admit Brandon Wright is said to be soft and needs to put on some weight, but come on. Did any of you watch the Tar Heels games this season? The guy has some post game that can definately be improved, he can get up and has extremely long arms, and the best part is he can run. It's a work in progress, but I guess Mullin and Nellie chose to make a push in 3 years rather than now. Who cares about KG, we would of had to gave everyone for him, and then we'd be even more tired come the fourth quarter. We need depth and with more salary room, we extend monta, AB, and can possibly bring back Barnes for the MLE.

by Mdawg851 on Jun 28, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

kg

well to get KG they would have to give up j-rich AND biedrins. which i would have been on board with, but maybe mully and nelly don't want to sacrifice andris for the 31 or 32 year old garnett.

by kristakahashi on Jun 28, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

You don't trade Andris

Andris and Baron are the only two Warriors I would not trade. He is the real future. He will be real good. He is just a kid still. It will be interesting to see his progress next year.

by blindfaith on Jun 28, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

the thing is though...

at least he was happy for one season.
Wouldnt it have been sad if he didnt make the playoffs at all with the Warriors?

by gswarriors2006 on Jun 28, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

that's hella stupid

no we are not going to get KG. The Timberwolves would be stupid to accept a brandon wright,al,foyle and 2 1st draft picks. dam J Rich man seemed hella fast just like that got traded. dam J Rich Thanks for everything man good luck with the Bobcats will be rooting for you.

by Warrior fan 23 on Jun 28, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

i'm still in shock....

i have the same feeling i got when i saw the trade with Indy last season. As much as I wanted them to make a trade, I questioned if we could've gotten something better (Jax had a huge question mark on him at the time). But turns out we got a real bargain of a deal. So I'm hoping this has the same results.. as much as I want the Warriors to make a bold move, I'm not so sure if this is the best scenario we could have had... I guess we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed until next season.

by lightz0ut on Jun 28, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

Shock at the Indy trade?!

That was the best move since getting Baron from the Hornets for nothing. Indy went from a playoff team (albeit in the east) to a lottery team. We went from a lottery team to a playoff team.
This trade hurts because we did not get value for what we gave up.

by tangel29 on Jun 29, 2007 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions

JRich

While I'll miss JRich because of his heart and effort lets be real, he was a 2 guard with no handles and a so-so defender. We all knew someone had to go if the Dubs were going to be able to improve down the road. There just wasn't the cap room to keep Beidrins/Monta or to go out and get a rebounder. There definitely wasn't enough to make a run at KG. Now you can plug Monta in at 2 guard or our top pick, bring back Barnes and possibly bring a veteran low post player for defense.

by jaysohn on Jun 28, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

Love J-Rich but good move for the W's

Salary Dump and pick up a big long athletic PF. Might be another move to get Yi (still hanging on!) once the Bucks realize he won't play for them.

by krwzmann on Jun 28, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

ARE YOU SURE...?

Just a question. Are you sure that this guy Wright is worth our Heart and Soul Jason Richardson plus the #36 pick? I dont believe that Mullin did this to us. We are way way way worst than last year. And with the west getting a whole lot better we probably wont make the playoffs next season... great... IT IS A SAD DAY for Warriors fans... DAMN... Best of Luck to you my man JRich

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Jun 28, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

i feel

like I've lost a limb. JRich, you are a true Warrior. Time to write a fitting tribute for you.

by Caught Backcourt on Jun 28, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

Is it just me ..

or have we seen this roster change so many times over the years?

The only tenured Warrior that has been loyal to us for more than 4 years .. is now officially ONLY Adonal Foyle.

by WarriorFanForLife on Jun 28, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

why the hate for mullin

I am one of few that likes this trade. It took off some salary for future signings and we got the 3rd best player in the draft that is also in a position that we desperately needed. I'm positive Bellinelli and Monta will pick up the slack that JR left behind.

by bobfitzgerald on Jun 28, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Bellinelli and Monta will pick up

"the slack that JR left behind"

Jason dint leave he was shot in the back by his so called friends.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 28, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

guys...

Don't over-react. JRich is nice and all but he can't mask the fact that:

a.) We have Stephen Jackson at the 2 - JRich's natural position
b.) JRich is not the greatest 'Nellie guy'. He is just not that versatile
c.) This leave the team several millions under the luxury cap, and that creates tremendous flexibility.

We will miss JRich some nights, but we have a brighter future now if you are looking at a bigger picture.

by MightyReds2020 on Jun 28, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

i could be wrong

but I think Monta will now start at the 2 and we will see Jackson at the 3. The Italian will backup Baron & Monta and Buke will be the backup swingman?

Given that JRich didn't create offense off the dribble and didn't play great D, I can see why Nellie and Mullin decided to sacrifice him, but Monta and BeliNelli have a lot of growing up to do. As does Wright. wow

by BingBluNT on Jun 28, 2007 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

A Serious Question

Does this put us under the cap? That was like an 8 million dollar swing considering we only have to pick up a rookie contract here.

by factorjr on Jun 28, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

im not a capologist but...

if i'm reading this right, i think this gives the W's a trade player exception up to 125% of j-rich's contract to go over the cap.

http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#68

by kristakahashi on Jun 28, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Im now a Bobcat fan

This sucks i hope Charlotte make playoffs and kick ass the Warriors R stupid they will never learn.

by Dopey on Jun 28, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Be Objective

Yes, J-Rich was the heart and soul of the Warriors during his career, but he's never been a great player, an All-Star or a superstar. Yes, he tries hard and is loved by the fans, but he's been the centerpiece of a bunch of losing teams. He gets credit for keeping his chin up and trying to improve, but the W's need big men.

He plays a position that the W's have a lot of depth. The W's just got the 2nd best PF in the draft, which fills a HUGE need for them with a guy who could be a future stud. They got younger and cheaper. This was definitely a good deal for the W's.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Jun 28, 2007 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

He wasnt an all star

but he shouldve been when he averaged 23 points 6 rebounds and 3 assists, not gay tony parker.

Jason Richardson #23, True Warrior

by duggie25 on Jun 29, 2007 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions

"Gay" Tony Parker

You mean 2007 NBA Finals MVP?

Possedé! (French for "owned.")

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 29, 2007 4:10 AM PDT up reply actions

This is a sad day, BUT

Nellie knows talent. A couple of years fom now we will forget about this. Remember who Nellie is, he turned Tractor Traylor into Dirk Nowiztki.

by Town Bidnezz on Jun 28, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

A couple of years fom now

"we will forget about this'

You haven't been thru the Nellie thing before have you? A couple of years from now nellie willl leave and we'll be picking up the pieces of a trashed out franchise.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Jun 28, 2007 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: a couple of years "fom" now

I know we beat them in the playoffs, but I didn't realize Dallas was a "trashed out franchise."

by airlai on Jun 28, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Webber vs. Nellie

era around the last time the Warriors were in the playoffs. Then the falling out.

It took quite a while to get over that "curse."

by back2back51s on Jun 28, 2007 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions

It only

was a curse because Webber cried like a bitch when Nelson tried to coach him. You got the best player in the draft, he thinks knows everything, hes got a head like concrete. What r u gonna do? Nelson tried to coach and criticize him, and he wouldnt have it. Webber should be blamed for this "trashed out franchise" not Nelson.

This is my team There are many like it But this one is mine. My team, without me is useless. Without my team, I am useless

by BlueNgoldBlood on Jul 3, 2007 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Sad

Not saying it's a bad or good move but sad. One of the Bay Area's most exciting pro athletes ever. One of the few great players that everyone rooted for.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Jun 28, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

clarification

can one of you capologists make sense of what Janny Hu wrote:

"Because Charlotte is under the salary cap, Golden State will receive a trade exception of at roughly $10 million, which will gives them some financial flexibility with trades for exactly one year."

specifically, what does this translate into?

by hardcore on Jun 28, 2007 10:13 PM PDT reply actions

wow...

that was an ICE COLD move by mullie. wooooo... trading away the emotional face of the franchise for a potential kwame brown clone requires some testicular fortitude.
i understand the basketball arguments.. but damn.. way to cut a brotha off. now jrich will have to fight the 'stache in cha for shots...

by Gstate28 on Jun 28, 2007 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

Trade

Wow you guys are acting like we just traded Lebron. We traded away a good guy who never even made one all-star team. He's not a superstar, not even close. Jackson is a better all around player. Do you guys know basketball? JRich was not a difference maker. Remember when Jamison was our leading scorer? Is there any difference? The Dubs will be better team, a more balanced team and definitely better off in the future because of this trade.

by jaysohn on Jun 28, 2007 10:28 PM PDT reply actions

TO ALL OF YOU WHO...

Say that Wright is a bust and la di da di da.. dont know JACK. How can you say that about a guy that NBA scouts, management, coaches, office, and league experts refer to as a quality big man with potential through the roof. Your just letting your emotions get the best of you because or good man is lost. Dont do that! INSTEAD, embrace our new players that we have NOW, and put your faith in the basketball gods that they will deliver for us.

This is my team There are many like it But this one is mine. My team, without me is useless. Without my team, I am useless

by BlueNgoldBlood on Jun 28, 2007 10:29 PM PDT reply actions

and please...

Realize that we are not putting a gun to Jason's head and pulling the trigger. He's not going to basketball purgatory. He will like playing for the Cat's and the fans will LOVE him. Their up n coming. Be happy for him and wish him and his family the best. Im sure he will be doing ALOT BETTER than any of us, while he makes millions of dollars to play a game he loves. Stop sweatin him hella hard...christ almighty

This is my team There are many like it But this one is mine. My team, without me is useless. Without my team, I am useless

by BlueNgoldBlood on Jun 28, 2007 10:33 PM PDT reply actions

What's the problem with you guys?

What's with the general negativity towards Mullin and this deal? This was an absolutely wonderful deal, it's amazing the Warriors pulled it off. We just gained a big who can flourish in a fast-break style offense--a guy who has great hands and a great wingspan, and can finish around the rim. We gained a hell of a lot of cap room to resign Biedrins and Ellis. And we get an 11 million dollar trade exception, to boot. Dont underrate the trade exception, that's HUGE.

Guys, J-Rich is a great player. We all know that. But he wasn't getting us to the next level, and he certainly wasn't getting any better or more aggressive in the paint. This deal gets us better in so many ways that it's almost funny how much you guys seem to dislike the trade. It gives us flexibility, talent, and size. And it gives us a great shot at landing KG, should we go that route.

Adonalmao = Adonal + LMAO http://youtube.com/watch?v=lkoNgq-O3R4

by Adonalmao on Jun 28, 2007 10:34 PM PDT reply actions

Mullin negativity...

You can't tell me we couldn't get more for Richardson and we have to throw in a second round draft pick? There was a reason this guy slipped down in the draft.
If he turns out to be Chris Bosh, great, we made the right move, but in the end I think we could have gotten a lot more for Richardson.
Now we have to hope that this guy pans out or that Mullin has something else up his sleeve to get us a legitimate low post threat that can rebound.

by tangel29 on Jun 29, 2007 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions

if

we really get around 10M trade exception... this deal is even better than expected.

by lightz0ut on Jun 28, 2007 11:13 PM PDT reply actions

I hate the Dubs

5 years ago when the Dubs grab Mike "Done"leavy, that was the straw that broke the camel's back. I stopped watching the Dubs. I told myself I boycott the Warriors for 10years or when the "Dumba55"leavy is traded. As Dunleavy left, the Dubs were in the playoffs. This time I am really pissed. The Dubs had a missed matched every night in the backcourt. Now teams can switch their 2 guard on Baron. The Dubs now have two big man with all the athleticism in the world, but no talent. Dubs will always be Losers. Richmond for Owens, Hardaway for Seikly, Webber for Googliated, Sprewell for nothing, and the list goes on. I'll miss J-Rich. Mullin and the Dubs can stick it. Go JRich. I hope you make the Dubs pay. No longer a fan signing off.

by Dissappointed Fan Again on Jun 28, 2007 11:18 PM PDT reply actions

lol

Ironic that your name is "Dissappointed Fan Again"...hahahaha NOT

Adonalmao = Adonal + LMAO http://youtube.com/watch?v=lkoNgq-O3R4

by Adonalmao on Jun 28, 2007 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

To DisappointedfanAgain:

Ya this is Justin of Oakland...When I was growing up, gaining an understanding of the game, my team was the Warriors. This was just after the break up of Chris Webber, and things were all going to shit. This was an era, when Tony Delk and Brian Shaw were the best guys on your team. I watched every game, and defended them against ANYONE who talked bad about my team. Even though I threw up in my mouth watching them get blown out game after game, and only winning 17 games one season. STILL, I raised my flag higher than ever before. No feeling can describe what I felt as we rode to victory against the "best" team in basketball in round 1.
Point is, YOU NEVER WERE A WARRIORS FAN! You, are just another sucker in the fan world. You will love any team or anyone while they are on top, and then you will kick them while their already down, and piss on their good name, you Judas Iscariot!
What do you think a "fan" is??? A fan's love for his only team, should be compared to a father's love for his only son. He will never give up on him, he will never stop loving him, and he will always beilieve in him. You are not now, obviously, never have been, and never will be, a true fan of any team. You are a perfect example of this new band-wagon decay that is plaguing the Oakland Warriors. I am glad your gone, and hope that you, or anyone one else like you, will stay away when we have finally risen.

This is my team There are many like it But this one is mine. My team, without me is useless. Without my team, I am useless

by BlueNgoldBlood on Jul 3, 2007 7:30 AM PDT up reply actions

pure shock

the money works out well and all, but i wanna just go and die!

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Jun 29, 2007 1:08 AM PDT reply actions

pure shock

the money works out well and all, but i wanna just go and die!

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Jun 29, 2007 1:08 AM PDT reply actions

Hmm

I guess I have to put my 2 cents in.

Here is the deal. EVERYBODY on this website bitched about the Warriors getting outrebounded all season long, especially against the Jazz in the playoffs, and what did the Warriors do? Go out and get a big man who can run. What did everyone expect the Warriors to do? Stand pat with the team they have, and hope the magic happens all over again?

This trade is beautiful....trust me, my wife and I were as sad as anybody yesterday, but I woke up this morning, and realized what happened, and actually like it. The trade exception is huge. Not only did the Warriors save over 9 million, they got a trade exception out of it, who Mullin might just turn into a player close to J Rich's caliber.

I love JRich, I will miss him, and all my JRich material officially becomes throwback gear, but I think this improves the Warriors a little this year, and a LOT in the years to come. I will be the first one at the Oracle to show JRICH some love when the Cats are in town.

Stay up Dubs fans..its all going to be good.

by gswrico on Jun 29, 2007 11:15 AM PDT reply actions

Jrich trade

This is how it goes. this is the NBA. Players you love get traded. Its how it works. Jrich was a good player and I appreciate everything he did for the warriors. But the fact of the matter is he is not good enough to lead us to a championship. If the warriors felt this way too, it makes most sense to trade for a player who, if reaches his full potential, can lead us to a ship. Wright is a stud. You cant average 15 points in the ACC as a freshman without having an offensive game. He boards, blocks shots...everything the warriors need. Sure he is a project player in some regards, but the kid can flat out play. He will be a KG/Chris Bosh type of player in the pros. He will hold down the front line and average 20/10 for years to come. Monta will take over for Jrich and continue to develop into one of the better young guards in the league. So when the warriors are in the playoffs consistently for the next 10 years, you can thank Chris Mullin for making this deal. I love Jrich, but this trade will work out in the long run. And for god sake don't boo Wright once he shows up in Oakland, its not his fault he was dealt.

by ninersgiantswarriors23 on Jun 29, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions

Jason Richardson Appreciation Campaign

This is a sad day for Warriors fans. Needless tosay, we're all sad to see JR go. As a gesture of our appreciation for his dedication to the team and fans, we have started a fund raising campaign to take out a full page ad in a local paper thanking JRich for his work as a Warrior both on and off the court. Please visit our site:

http://thankyoujasonrichardson.blogspot.com/

by ThankYouJRich on Jun 29, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

I am very happpy

I'm so glad the Warriors pulled off this trade for all the obvious reasons. But it depresses me to know that 'Dissappointed Fan Again' is no longer a fan. Please come back to us, we are nothing without you. :[

by bobfitzgerald on Jun 29, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

Brandan Wright's #1 Fan

I would just like to say that I love this trade and Warrior fans you need to stop hating on Brandan the warriors told charlotte who to draft and J-Rich was good but not great and Wright is expected to be all-star good and with his 7 foot 4 wingspan and maybe we wont get out rebounded by utah 50-25 and go deep into playoffs

by GSWarriors8 on Jun 30, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions