Richardson Will Return As Starter

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  1. Shapecity

    Shapecity S2/JBB Teamster Staff Member Administrator

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Jason Richardson can relax a little.

    According to Warriors coach Don Nelson, Richardson won't be the odd man out when he returns from injury. In fact, he'll jump to the head of an overloaded class of shooting guards.

    "As soon as he's ready to go, I'm putting him in the game. I can't wait around any longer," Nelson said. "If he's struggling, I'll sub him early, but I'd as soon have him in that starting lineup and start building our team."

    Richardson hasn't played since breaking his right hand Dec. 30 and isn't due back until after the All-Star break. If the Warriors don't make another move before the Feb. 22 trade deadline, that means Richardson will be joining a crowded guard/forward corps that includes Stephen Jackson, Monta Ellis and Mickael Pietrus.

    Jackson or Pietrus then would figure to start at small forward, but any lineup is possible with Nelson, who made Sarunas Jasikevicius his surprise starter at the "2" guard Wednesday.

    Richardson said his playing time isn't as much a concern as earning Nelson's confidence after being injured for most of the season.

    "I've been wanting a coach of that stature to come in and teach me how to win games, and it's frustrating because I haven't had the opportunity to do that," Richardson said. </div>

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  2. bronbron23

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    The guard forward position won't be so crowded if Stephen Jackson goes to Jail
     
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    He's the best SG we have. I wouldn't expect anything else [​IMG]
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">bronbron23 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The guard forward position won't be so crowded if Stephen Jackson goes to Jail</div>

    LOL. That's one way of cutting the roster down, but I doubt he goes to jail.
     
  5. Custodianrules2

    Custodianrules2 Cohan + Rowell = Suck

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    We could use a power guard that can finish inside.
     

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