Baron Wants Out…Back to GSW
by moKi on Dec 28, 2008 10:37 PM PST
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According to Marcus Thompson II at the Tri Valley Herald (InsideBayArea.com)...
What you might not imagine is what Jackson talked to the Los Angeles Clippers point guard about: Davis coming back to the Warriors.
"That's all we talked about," Jackson said. "I went to his house, spent some time with his mom and his grandmother. He wants to come back. And if he wants to come back, I want him back."...
Jackson said he's going to be the president of the "Bring B.D. Back" campaign. It is feasible that the Warriors and Clippers could pull off such a deal. It would have to involve swingman Corey Maggette (for salary cap reasons) and/or guard Jamal Crawford (to make room in the backcourt).
(Bold mine.)
Maybe this is why Baron has been playing so poorly?
This is obviously a quote from Stephen Jackson, so he might be taking what Baron said out of context. But if that is truly what he felt Baron was telling him as a friend on Saturday, that could explain a lot about BD's lackluster effort Sunday.
Or as I like to think about Sunday DAY games - maybe he was out a little late last night or maybe had a little too much to drink. Everytime I watch a day game, whether on a holiday or on a weekend, I dread seeing the effort that'll show up as the Clippers.
Fans want their team's players to put forth the best effort in every game - which would mean going to sleep early the night before a day game and doing whatever routine they have to, to be in tip top shape for the game.
But I just can't help feeling that they're human, they've got friends, they're going to want to hang out and maybe have a drink or two. But are those late nights partying or clubbing (whatever they're doing) translating into poor performances in day games? Do the millions of dollars they get paid take away their freedom to be "normal" and have weekends that would seem fine for most people?
Either way, as a fan I surely don't feel like I am seeing Baron's best effort in every game and that is really disappointing. He does not seem to have the swagger that Cassell used to bring to the court. It really makes me appreciate Cassell even more. He really gave his heart to the Clippers and no matter how much he called Elton "Horse", I think he was the one pulling the carriage.
I was hoping Baron would be everything Cassell was and more, but it looks like he wants to ditch the ship as it sinks. As of right now he's looking more like Andre Miller.
Is it Dunleavy that kills point guards? Did Sam only survive here because he was the only PG with enough experience and guts to challenge him and maybe even run his own plays?
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this is taken out of context. If Baron’s not happy, its gotta be because of Dunleavy, this team could be so much better if we were more of an uptempo team. Get rid of Dunleavy, start running and make Davis happy. Maggette was on of my favorite Clippers, but he cant help us right now. Baron is the PG we need, and we need him to be the leader
I AGREE...
Dunleavy needs to go..he is holding back Bdiddy, he’s the one that wont let this team blossom and change, its either dunleavy’s way or your in the dog house, and thats whats happening to this team. We have so much potential, but we have the wrong leader in dumbleavy…Go CLIPS!!!!
I get that Dunleavy's a bad coach, but
Baron’s got to play better regardless of the system. A talented player like Baron shouldn’t play this poorly under any circumstances. He should stop acting like a baby, suck it up, and play like a man.
by WestsideBrandon on Dec 29, 2008 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
Yikes
BD for the return of Maggs? No thanks.
If BD really wants out already, I think a third team will need to be involved. No way Maggette comes back to the Clippers.
DS love Magette and with Crawford
thrown in its a good deal for both sides.
by skeptic con urqeul on Dec 29, 2008 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
you can count on stuff like this surfacing
when CS if off!
"Duck, Crab. Crab, Duck"
Roger Sterling - Mad Men
as a player, they have obligation to play their 100% regardless of coach
Don’t blame this on Dunleavy. If BD feels constricted under MD’s style, he should communicate that to his coach rather than pout and not give it his best. Every player needs to bring their best effort AT EVERY GAME regardless of coach…otherwise they’re doing a disservice to the fans.
And think about what you guys are saying. Do you really think changing a coach at this point will benefit the Clippers? They’re just a product of bad luck this season with injuries. BD can be a great player if he plays up tempo AND a half-court offense.
Keep in mind that MDSr is the most successful coach the Clips has ever had. And say he does get fired. Name one coach who you think are willing to coach the Clips right now? I actually commend MDSr for not quitting…he’s committed to this team regardless of the highs and lows.
coaches
cassel, sam mitchell, eddie jordan all are available for the job.
i dont belive that baron really wants to leave, i bet stephen jackson did take it out of context but there’s no way maggette will end up back on the clippers, no way. and even if they were considering this trade maggette and crawford are not the right fit for the clippers, let Bdiddy do his thing get rid of dunleavy
sure coaches are available but...
….would they want to coach the clippers?
sam cassel as a coach? that might turn out well, but its crazy to think a new coach will turn this team around immediately.
If all are healthy and BD just learns to be more versatile (play up-tempo AND play half-court), we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Letting BD do his thing only will only go so far
I am so annoyed at Baron's play this year.
You can see most of my thoughts on the issue in my comment on the Dalls post-game post by ghost_ride. I just need to say that anybody getting paid as much as any NBA player is completely obligated to give it his all every second of every game for the fan’s sake regardless of the coach or organization. I get that he’s unhappy with the team’s struggles; I am too. However, that isn’t a mandate for him to pick up technical fouls like they’re going out of style as well as PURPOSELY fouling himself out of yesterday’s game. He’s acting like a child, not the leader that Clippers brought him in to be. There was so much hope and optimism when he signed, but that is all gone. He is killing my will as a Clipper fan (and that’s a pretty strong will considering that this is the only basketball team I’ve ever rooted for). He needs to man up and carry this team the way that Sam did. This attitude has got to go.
by WestsideBrandon on Dec 29, 2008 1:23 PM PST reply actions
i agree
i agree with you westsidebrandon he does need to start playing like a man, he’s a NBA player and he needs to get his attitude right for the rest of the season. i understand his frustration as a player on a struggling team, but it’s not like he’s playing very well either. I still love Baron though as a player and i want to see him play more spirited like he did Game 1 first quarter against the Lakers.
Cassel said his dream job would be to coach the clippers.
It is, has been and always will be all about Baron.
IIt was the asme way in new Orleans and G State. Get used to it or trade him whil ehe has some value.
by skeptic con urqeul on Dec 29, 2008 3:54 PM PST reply actions
i dont
want to trade him he’s a great player and i was very excited when he signed with l.a. hopefully he can spark a run and take us to the playoffs this year
ridiculous
why would baron want to leave LA? He has other reasons to be in LA; Hollywood, movie productions, celebrities, its all bunch of BS
He wants ot be assocatied with a winner
and the last time any of us checked that was not the Clippers.
"I say the dumbest things most of the time" Skeptic Con Urquel 12.08
BD denies it
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/clippers/la-sp-clipperfyi30-2008dec30,0,5823572.story
apparently Jackson made it all up. He wants to stay here.
Like you beleive that. The fact is he never wanted to leave GS, he still owns his house up here and
he wants to come home to GSW!
I Love me some me!
by sleepy con skeptic on Dec 31, 2008 9:24 AM PST up reply actions
sure you keep thinking that
he is here and he probably isn’t going anywhere. Outside of basketball this the best place for him. He can stay close to his family, he gets to stay close to his Hollywood friends, and he can grow his Hollywood business. He doesn’t want back to GS he was just remembering the fun he had there, sort of like an elderly person remembering his life when he was young.
by bestclipfan on Dec 31, 2008 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
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