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From Tri-Captain to the De Facto Captain

July 1st 2008

Baron Davis opted out of his contract which would have paid him $17.2 million for the final year. With Davis gone, the Warriors franchise will look totally different next year. The Warriors were the 3rd youngest team in the league last year and are looking to become even younger this year with the addition of Anthony Randolph and Richard Hendrix; not to mention, the multitude of undraftees that will most likely round out the roster.

With Davis on the outs and Matt Barnes looking for his payday elsewhere, the tri-captains from the prior year is now down to one–Capt. Jack. With nine seasons of professional ball on his resume, Stephen Jackson will be the veteran prescence that the youngsters will look to for advice. There isn’t a better ballplayer you could ask to assume the role. Jackson can teach the young guys the importance of defense and selflessness on the court while showing them ropes on how to act professional off the court.

The next season begins a new era for the Golden State Warriors. The Stephen Jackson era!

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Stephen Jackson snubbed in DPOY voting

April 22nd 2008

With voting completed and results released to the general public, the award for Defensive Player of the Year was awarded to Kevin Garnett. Garnett garnered 90 of 124 first place votes on his way to 493 points. Marcus Camby was a distant second with 178 points and Shane Battier received three less at 175 points.

Although Stephen Jackson did not deserve to the top billing, he should have at least received a few third place votes for his defensive prowess. Day-in and day-out, Coach Don Nelson assigned the role of guarding the other team’s superstar to Jackson. Each time, he would come through for the coach whether it be against quick guards like T.J. Ford, high scorers like Chris Bosh, or post bruisers like Ron Artest.

The players listed in the results are mostly deserving, with one exception. Kyle Lowry?! Really? Did the voters ever see the guy play? Lowry defensive repertoire amounts to one thing–taking the charge. A big guard posting up? Flop. A speedster coming down the lane? Flop. Lowry does not deserve to be in the running.

Stephen Jackson was snubbed.

NBA.com : Kevin Garnett wins DPOY

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