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Mullin Backs Monty, Expects To Make A Major Trade
29th January, 2006 - 3:20 am
Mercury News - If Chris Mullin is to be believed, and he has demonstrated no false notes so far, Mike Montgomery isn't going to be fired or shoved off into a humiliating, golden-parachute resignation any time soon.
Rock-solid and no blinking on Mullin's part. Mullin practically offered to put his hand on a Bible and summon a Supreme Court Justice.
``I feel fine with Mike, I really do,'' Mullin said in a wide-ranging, no-dodging 40-minute interview at the Warriors' offices Friday.
``For a lot of different reasons, I think he's going to be fine. I think he's doing a really good job. I'm happy with him.''
Even if the Warriors continue to stumble toward the basement, Mullin said. Even if Baron Davis and Montgomery never get on the same wavelength. Even if, heaven forbid, the Warriors' playoff-free streak extends to 12 seasons in April.
Mullin repeated that he has long-term goals, that Montgomery is in the middle of it, and that there is no reason to start panicking now.
He conceded that his roster has holes and said he'd like to make a major trade for a big man. He suggested the time is coming for his young core to earn the money he invested in them.
He agreed that he'd like to see Ike Diogu, Mickael Pietrus and Andris Biedrins become bigger parts of the Warriors' game plan.
Mullin confirmed that he had conversations with Indiana about Ron Artest before Artest ended up in Sacramento and said he wasn't bothered much by Artest's past. But Mullin confirmed he's really shopping for an effective big man.
Hmm . . . Chris, don't these good big guys -- whether it's Kevin Garnett, Kenyon Martin or Tyson Chandler -- tend to be very pricey on the trade block?
``I'm not cheap,'' Mullin said with a smile.
Mullin said he's waiting for his players to get on track after the clanked free throws, missed rebounds and defeats of the past few weeks. He's waiting, but not forever.
``There have to be some things rectified, no question,'' Mullin said. ``There's a lot of ways to do that; you can come up with so many things, physical facts -- free throws, rebounds . . .
``And then ultimately, it's me making changes with players. That's not a rumor; that's not a threat. That's legit. That's a fact.''
So it won't be the coach who gets dispatched. But it might be several players. That's if Mullin is to believed, and he's the most believable thing the Warriors have right now.
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Boozer would help the Warriors a lot. It might be a bad idea to trade Boozer to our competition for a playoff spot in the competitive west. But, on the other hand...... We might get back Troy Murphy 6'11", (almost as productive as booz) and a super-athletic shooting guard in Mickael Pietrus.
Mullin Backs Monty, Expects To Make A Major Trade
29th January, 2006 - 3:20 am
Mercury News - If Chris Mullin is to be believed, and he has demonstrated no false notes so far, Mike Montgomery isn't going to be fired or shoved off into a humiliating, golden-parachute resignation any time soon.
Rock-solid and no blinking on Mullin's part. Mullin practically offered to put his hand on a Bible and summon a Supreme Court Justice.
``I feel fine with Mike, I really do,'' Mullin said in a wide-ranging, no-dodging 40-minute interview at the Warriors' offices Friday.
``For a lot of different reasons, I think he's going to be fine. I think he's doing a really good job. I'm happy with him.''
Even if the Warriors continue to stumble toward the basement, Mullin said. Even if Baron Davis and Montgomery never get on the same wavelength. Even if, heaven forbid, the Warriors' playoff-free streak extends to 12 seasons in April.
Mullin repeated that he has long-term goals, that Montgomery is in the middle of it, and that there is no reason to start panicking now.
He conceded that his roster has holes and said he'd like to make a major trade for a big man. He suggested the time is coming for his young core to earn the money he invested in them.
He agreed that he'd like to see Ike Diogu, Mickael Pietrus and Andris Biedrins become bigger parts of the Warriors' game plan.
Mullin confirmed that he had conversations with Indiana about Ron Artest before Artest ended up in Sacramento and said he wasn't bothered much by Artest's past. But Mullin confirmed he's really shopping for an effective big man.
Hmm . . . Chris, don't these good big guys -- whether it's Kevin Garnett, Kenyon Martin or Tyson Chandler -- tend to be very pricey on the trade block?
``I'm not cheap,'' Mullin said with a smile.
Mullin said he's waiting for his players to get on track after the clanked free throws, missed rebounds and defeats of the past few weeks. He's waiting, but not forever.
``There have to be some things rectified, no question,'' Mullin said. ``There's a lot of ways to do that; you can come up with so many things, physical facts -- free throws, rebounds . . .
``And then ultimately, it's me making changes with players. That's not a rumor; that's not a threat. That's legit. That's a fact.''
So it won't be the coach who gets dispatched. But it might be several players. That's if Mullin is to believed, and he's the most believable thing the Warriors have right now.
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Boozer would help the Warriors a lot. It might be a bad idea to trade Boozer to our competition for a playoff spot in the competitive west. But, on the other hand...... We might get back Troy Murphy 6'11", (almost as productive as booz) and a super-athletic shooting guard in Mickael Pietrus.
"They said you have to use your five best players but I found you win with the five who fit together the best." --Red Auerbach
