11/16/09 - Angry Pirate
by GrantC on Nov 17, 2009 4:32 AM EST
in Cut List - Who's Gettin Cut From Our Team
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Stephen Jackson - He's finally gotten his wish, a trade from California to Charlotte to play for the Bobcats, and on his way out "Captain Jack" took a few parting shots at his former coach Don Nelson. Clearly his close fisted slap of a nerdy teenager in the stands in Detroit a few years ago was a pretty good indication of his general character, but leave it to a pro athlete to bite the hand thats fed him. After serving a lengthy suspension for Beat Down in the Palace, Jackson got hammered at a strip club and to scare off some hooligans he hopped on the hood of his ride and fired a few shots in the air, because thats what most conflict resolution experts recommend. The Warriors traded for him soon after and he has spent the last few seasons resurrecting his career, mostly because he played for Don Nelson and was allowed to run the floor with a few very good point guards and get tons of open looks, while chucking it up from anywhere and not playing any defense. A few years of this has padded his career stats, but somehow he now thinks its Nellie who is the problem for not giving him enough support. We're sure the Captain has some good reason for being all PO'd, but he also did that night in Detroit and the one in Vegas - so we're pretty sure he lost all credibility in that department.
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I dont comment much. or ever, really. But there are all sorts of errors on this one. Number one, he was already a warrior when he did the strip club shooting; it was in the offseason after we aquired him. You say he has had “a few very good point guards,” which is just not true. he had one very good one for a season and a half.
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by BasqueDuck on Nov 17, 2009 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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Somehow the timing of his shooting being technically after the trade, but before he took the court really doesnt make much of a difference to the essence of the discussion – particularly considering that there must have been dozens of other troublesome things he did prior to getting to GS. And I think Monta, Baron and Fish should count as “a few”.
by GrantC on Nov 20, 2009 3:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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This is just another perfect example of exactly why Jordan deserves to have his number retired around the league. His contributions to both the Bobcats and the Wizards in an executive role have been incredible. Drafting Kwame Brown No. 1 overall, drafting Adam Morrison No. 3 overall, trading mediocre players for more mediocre players and headcases. What else could you ask from the man?
by aramnath on Nov 17, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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