Allen
08-18-2008, 08:49 PM
Stephen Jackson should be weighing in on Warriors' offseason _ and
other issues _ any day now
POSTED August 18, 12:22 PM
http://www.examiner.com/x-441-Golden-State-Warriors-Examiner
Stephen Jackson: The lone captain remaining for Warriors
If you’re itching for some Warriors news _ and how can’t you be? _ pay
attention the next few days because Marcus Thompson of the Contra
Costa Times will be spending some time with Stephen Jackson in Port
Arthur, Texas.
Jackson is launching his “Jack 1 Foundation” this week with a series
of community events, beginning on Wednesday. Last week the Warriors
used a Jackson bobble-head doll to help market mini-plans, and it was
a resounding success, according to the team.
Jackson continues to remake his image since coming to the Warriors in
January 2007.
Jackson says his foundation will focus “on youth development and
empowerment regardless of economic status.”
Speaking of economic status, if I know Marcus he’ll ask Jackson about
his economic status, which changed somewhat over the summer.
Last year, Jackson was the third-highest paid Warrior behind Baron
Davis and Al Harrington. Despite Monta Ellis’ emergence, Jackson was
generally considered the team’s most important player behind Davis _
certainly its heart and soul.
The Warriors started the season 1-6 without Jackson, then promptly
reeled off eight of nine when he returned, which turned out to be the
fastest return to .500 after a 1-6 start in NBA history.
Only Davis has hit more big shots than Jackson over the past 18
months.
This offseason, though, the Warriors re-signed Andris Biedrins and
Ellis to big-money, long-term contracts, effectively making that
twosome cornerstones.
The Warriors also went out this offseason and paid about $10 million
per year to Corey Maggette _ like Jackson, a swingman.
It should be interesting to get Jackson’s take on that.
Looking forward to reading … and commenting.
other issues _ any day now
POSTED August 18, 12:22 PM
http://www.examiner.com/x-441-Golden-State-Warriors-Examiner
Stephen Jackson: The lone captain remaining for Warriors
If you’re itching for some Warriors news _ and how can’t you be? _ pay
attention the next few days because Marcus Thompson of the Contra
Costa Times will be spending some time with Stephen Jackson in Port
Arthur, Texas.
Jackson is launching his “Jack 1 Foundation” this week with a series
of community events, beginning on Wednesday. Last week the Warriors
used a Jackson bobble-head doll to help market mini-plans, and it was
a resounding success, according to the team.
Jackson continues to remake his image since coming to the Warriors in
January 2007.
Jackson says his foundation will focus “on youth development and
empowerment regardless of economic status.”
Speaking of economic status, if I know Marcus he’ll ask Jackson about
his economic status, which changed somewhat over the summer.
Last year, Jackson was the third-highest paid Warrior behind Baron
Davis and Al Harrington. Despite Monta Ellis’ emergence, Jackson was
generally considered the team’s most important player behind Davis _
certainly its heart and soul.
The Warriors started the season 1-6 without Jackson, then promptly
reeled off eight of nine when he returned, which turned out to be the
fastest return to .500 after a 1-6 start in NBA history.
Only Davis has hit more big shots than Jackson over the past 18
months.
This offseason, though, the Warriors re-signed Andris Biedrins and
Ellis to big-money, long-term contracts, effectively making that
twosome cornerstones.
The Warriors also went out this offseason and paid about $10 million
per year to Corey Maggette _ like Jackson, a swingman.
It should be interesting to get Jackson’s take on that.
Looking forward to reading … and commenting.