I caught this Stephen Jackson interview on the local news and thought it was pretty interesting because it appears like Stephen is calling out Baron Davis for chasing the money in L.A.
“Last year guys were worrying more about getting paid than winning games, and I think my first year here, when we beat Dallas in the playoffs… it wasn’t about that.
Everyone had the same goal of supporting each other and winning games, not worrying about contracts. We were worried about the task at hand, which was winning games… And I think last year guys were more worried about their own personal ventures and not playing basketball. But the good news is…. this year we don’t have that problem.”
However near the end of the video he cleans things up and says Baron “is like a brother” and wishes him well with the Clippers.
Continuing our weeklong celebration of NBA training camps opening this week, we give the people what they want and turn our eyes to teams in Sportaphile’s own backyard, breaking down the grind that is the Western Conference’s Pacific Division:
(Last year’s record)
(48-34) When things go bad, they sure do fall apart quickly. First, the Warriors win 48 games but still miss the playoffs. Then the front office fronted on its offer to Baron Davis, resulting in Boom Dizzle going Hollywood, albeit to the Clippers. Then there’s Monta. So truthfully, I don’t know what to make of the messy Golden State affairs. I don’t even think newcomer Coery Maggette and Captain Jack will be able to S.O.S. this thing before it capsizes. I hate to say it but I think the Warriors can RSVP right now for the 2009 Draft Lottery.
(23-59) It sure must feel good to be back at home for Baron Davis. He has gotten on the Boom Dizzle diet plan courtesy of Jenny Craig and is having a grand ol’ time chilling with Cash W. and Jessica Alba and all his other celebrity cronies. Even without Elton Brand, who surprisingly dipped to Philly, things still look promising for LA’s stepchild team. With the addition of Marcus Camby, I really think the Clips can have about 40-44 wins, which might even leave enough in the tank to trump whoever is hanging on for that final playoff spot. Read the rest of this entry »
Pictures don’t lie. Golden State Warriors’ fans wish they could cover their faces today at the discovery of the real reason PG Monta Ellis will be out with an ankle injury when the season tips off. Come to find out Monta got hurt while riding a moped in Mississippi. It’s no wonder he lied. How bitchy does it look to get hurt riding a moped?
*please insert Allen Iverson voice now* Monta, a moped? A moped? We talking about a moped. Not even a motorcycle, but a moped?
Memo to Chris Mullin: We in the ‘Town love Monta. We really do, but did you really just give the biggest pay raise in NBA history to a man who will be out AT LEAST three months because he got injured while ghost riding his moped? This is the counter you came with for not wanting to give Baron Davis a respectable offer?
Get ready. It’s going to be a long ass season at the Oracle.
Continuing our weeklong celebration of NBA training camps opening this week, we give the people what they want and turn our eyes to teams in Sportaphile’s own backyard, breaking down the grind that is the Western Conference’s Pacific Division:
