This year has been very interesting to watch due to the amount of former Warriors in the playoffs. There is JRich on the Suns, Jamison on the Cavs, and Barnes and Pietrus on the Magic. I am happy to see these players having positive impacts for their teams. It would be nice to see at least one of them win a title. I suppose Fisher is a former Warrior too. But I am happier when he and the Lakers lose, so... haha
Don't forget Jamaal Crawford. And Stephen Jackson in the first round. Is Foyle still on the Magic? And Powell with the Lakers? lol Interesting to see these guys but we're better off without all of them IMO. They're proving they can be good role players on good teams next to great players. Its a waste for all involved if they're your core guys though.
I don't really miss J-Rich even though he was my favorite player when he was here. He looks great as a 3rd option but he was never going to be that with GS. One guy I wish we could have back (even though I didn't appreciate him when he was here) is Barnes. A tough wing who can hit from outside is exactly what we need right now. He's a great energy guy to have off the bench.
Oh yeah. I forgot about Crawford and Jackson. I think Powell is with the Lakers. But I haven't seen him play recently. I did not want to imply we would be better with these players back. I just thought it was nice to see them on winning teams and contributing in their roles. None of them was really the star you relied on. They are all now in roles that much better fit their talents and skills. Matt Barnes is awesome. Great find (off the streets?) by Don Nelson. Kinda sucks that Jamison and the Cavs lost again tonight. Should be interesting to see if they turn it around.
I got Boston in 7. Game 5 shocker did LeBron and the Cavs in. Boston vs Orlando will be a great series. Who do you think will win the Boston/Clev vs Orlando and Lakers vs PHX series?
Agree with Warrior fan I would have liked Barnes to stay. Hes pretty cheap and we've had no young SFs who we're invested in. Dude is tough, shoots a good deep ball, okay finisher when set up, not a good man defender but plays tough, good rebounder, leader, underrated handler/passer. The key is that hes cheap and was never considered a guy who had to carry us- though during the playoff run he was huge for us.
You're forgetting Rajon Rondo all-star. My EC team -- the Boston Celtics -- will win the series. LeBron and his L'Elbow will head further east. No crown. No 23. No good Cleveland legacy. Sad.
