Comments on: “Honor and Loyalty”

By: Ewok

Ewok — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:31:52 +0000

The Warriors lost four of their first five games this season, including Sunday’s 120-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Stevens told ESPN he watched the game against Sacramento and is determined to get Jackson traded.

“I just want him out of there now,” Stevens said. “It doesn’t matter where. At this stage, something has to be done. It can’t get any worse.

“No one trusts Don Nelson. When Nelson was in Milwaukee, Wayne Embry trusted him and brought him in, and he betrayed Embry. In Dallas, Mark Cuban took damn good care of him and his son and he betrayed Cuban. In Golden State, Chris Mullin hired him and trusted him and Nelson backstabbed him by reaching out to president Robert Rowell and blaming Mullin for everything that was going wrong with the Warriors.”

By: wizard

wizard — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:21:36 +0000

gangsta? haha…yeah, it is gangsta

By: Robo

Robo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:31:58 +0000

When Stephen Jackson says, “Honor and loyalty. Two things I’m big on” – I believe him. All the negative spin that the media currently puts on Stephen Jackson is done to create more hype in a pathetic attempt to raise the ire of fans, because it simply generates ad revenue. But I suspect; just like in other episodes in the Warriors recent past, honor and loyalty to the club continues to be met with degradation and disloyalty/unfaithfulness.

Does anyone remember what happened to Chris Mullin? Al Harrington? Baron Davis? Matt Barnes? Mickael Pietrus? Jason Richardson? They rebuilt this franchise – period. And for their efforts, they were shown the door. Some left quietly, some not-so quietly, but they were still unceremoniously sent packing.

I imagine the response from Warriors management would be a big, “So What?” After all, with the most loyal fans in the league and one of the largest markets, Warriors ownership makes money whether or not the W’s win or lose.

To attempt to be traded through the media was probably not Stephen Jackson’s preferred way leave Golden State, but it is the only option a Warriors player has now to get to a better team, to win, to earn a championship ring. Or does anyone out there truly believe that current W’s management has the aptitude or desire to conduct business with other teams, much less build a contender? Chris Mullin brought Baron to the Bay Area and he executed the big trade with Indiana. Mullin created a culture where other NBA players wanted to come to Golden State, but he left a long, long time ago.

Congratulations, Robert Rowell! You and Chris Cohan are the new pariahs of the league; I’m sure Isiah Thomas is quite relieved to be out of the spotlight. I hope one day soon, David Stern comes knocking on your door to force you to relinquish ownership of this team. For their loyalty and love of the game, Warriors fans deserve it.

By: Robo

Robo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:46:38 +0000

Yes, Harp’s Dubs – Jackson as a sniper. And yes, I do think the Grizzlies would take George, Law, and the W’s 2010 First Round Pick. What did the Grizzlies get for Pau Gasol last year? It’s obvious that Rudy Gay is no longer part of the future in Memphis, since they failed to offer him a contract extension. Rudy Gay will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season unless he is traded. And if he walks right out the door the Grizzlies get nothing.

By: Harp's Dubs

Harp's Dubs — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:50:26 +0000

Robo – you’re on crack. Jackson as a sniper? Only in the literal sense of the word, outside of a strip club!
And do you honestly believe the Grizz would take Devean George, Acie Law and our first rounder for Rudy Gay? Dude, who is your dealer and can I get his number?
I like Rudy Gay as a scorer and a future potential all-star and would be far more inclined toward a Monta for Gay, Darell Arthur and Marko Jaric trade.

By: deano

deano — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:09:59 +0000

Marcus: Thanks for highlighting Bruce Jenkins’ observation that the Warriors have not retired a jersey since Rick Barry’s. This reminded me that the Heat recently retired Timmy Hardaway’s jersey. GSW should have retired Timmy’s jersey long ago. He is far and away the greatest leader in West Coast Warriors history. Barry was a better player, but the T in RunTMC was a better leader. What do you think?

By: feltbot

feltbot — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:29:53 +0000

I like the way you handled the tattoo, Marcus. Let us find the humor.

Speaking of ink, it looks like Monta had a bucket poured over his head. Is he going for the total body tattoo?

By: OptimusPrime aka Rod Brooks

OptimusPrime aka Rod Brooks — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:23 +0000

I dont get what they are doing with Randolph. 7 mins??? Especially when you are so light on the front line. I just dont get it.

I dont buy the TK two non shooting bigs theory because AR can shoot. Maybe not out to the 3 pt line but he has a solid 18 footer. Nellie has said so himself.

By: bruceam2

bruceam2 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:14:54 +0000

Honor and Loyalty….. that’s funny. If Richard Nixon had been into tattoos, his would have said “I am not a crook”. Will someone PLEASE give Jackson a dictionary so he can look up those words?

I had previously thought that someone who signed a rich contract extension on a mediocre team, and within a year demand to be traded was the height of hypocrisy.

Jackson. Do you want the money or do you want to be on a winner. Pick one. If you want to be traded to a winner, void your contract with the team. If you don’t want to do that, just shut the heck up. And while you’re at it, why don’t you add the tattoos for greed and hypocrisy. At least then they’d ring true.

By: kike yanez

kike yanez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:48:57 +0000

i love jackson! the guy is a idiot on another note good win warriors! an i see monta ellis steping up this year !