In the tradition of Don Nelson Warrior action, sorta Franchise player Stephen Jackson wants to run. Run right out of Golden State (where is that again?).
Our own Roto and the San Jose Mercury News is reporting that Jackson now wants to play for a contender (why now?!?!). Which leads me to wonder why the lord he signed a 3yr deal with the Warriors anyway. He very well could have left for any team of his choosing. Especially, the destinations that he currently prefers such as Cleveland (not shocking), Knicks (because all Ex-Warriors must go there to get enough units to graduate on stage) and pretty much all 3 Texas Teams (sounds familiar).
Again, this is not unheard of. Jackson wanted big money a few months ago...from anyone. It's just now he sees the result of short sighted thinking (to be fair, the Warriors drafted yet another guard in Curry and are still trying to retain Watson). Meanwhile, the world renown Warriors brain- trust now has additional buyer's remorse.
So what's probably next?
The Warriors can do a few things. Any trade involving Jackson and Wright is easily in the works (and thus more attractive for buyers). The take back may be nicer than any Warriors trade without Jackson be it player and/or picks.
So let me be the first one to bid our Captain adieu. And with it another "We Believe" t-shirt becomes house clothes or a car rag. I always hoped that he was the go down with the ship kinda Captain (see: Titanic) but hey this is Golden State.
