By now, I'm sure all of you have already heard: Baron Davis has verbally agreed to a 5-year $65M deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Initially I was very upset and looking over a ton of Warriors blogs seeing other fans reactions, it seems like the majority of people are not just sad but angry at Baron. Some calling him a sell-out, others calling him a traitor. And while it's taken me a few hours to get over the initial shock that I wont see the beard wearing the Warriors #5 next year, I think its appropriate to honor the man who brought back sports excitement to the Bay Area.
February 24, 2005: Baron Davis was acquired for Speedy Claxton And Dale Davis from the Hornets. At a time when the Warriors were the laughingstock of the NBA, the Warriors finally found a heart and soul for a team that was without an identity.
In 2007, the Warriors evolved into the most exciting team in the league, eventually capturing a playoff berth for the first time in 12 years. They would go on to be the first team in NBA history as a number #8 seed to upset a #1 seed, beating the Dallas Mavericks who were the league's best team all year.
No sports event in my lifetime made me more proud, and there was no classier leader than Baron Davis.
The more I think about it, the more I realize how much he has meant to the Golden State Warriors franchise and how much he will be missed by the entire Bay Area community. Instead of hating for what just transpired, love the guy for all he has done.
July 1, 2008: my favorite Bay Area athlete left my favorite team for good.
Good luck to you Baron, and thanks for the memories.
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about 1 month ago
I'm still pissed at him like hell, but I see what you mean. I'm glad he put us on the map, I just wished he could have stayed.
about 1 month ago
Warriors-brand basketball isn't over yet. But it will definitely have to evolve now.
You can't help but think it's more than a little fishy and annoying for fans to watch a player opt out last minute and verbally agree to a deal with another team in less than a day.
Anyway, let's see what Mullin and friends do to counter, including the actual re-signing of Ellis and Biedrins (and they had better do that quick).
about 1 month ago
Baron would be a kick-ass name for a dog.
about 1 month ago
funny you say that...
about 1 month ago
I agree . . . thanks for the great memories BD. As a fellow UCLA man and a Warriors fan I have enjoyed the ride. Now go blow out your knee. Just kidding . . . sort of. Prediction though . . . when all is said and done Baron's best days will have come as a Warrior. It all fit together for him. i don't think it will as well in LA.
about 1 month ago
The NBA and all sports for that matter have become nothing more than a high price prostitution ring. Bring in the feds lets investigate. Baron going to L.A. is appropriate maybe he can Charlie Sheen can hook up and discuss the ins and outs of the prostitution business. Sorry for my not so kind humor and truly I do not blame Baron for all of this mess. As a working class guy who spends good money every year to see the Warriors in action I just feel so let down. How much is enough, apparently not 17.8 mil. The Warrior organization better bring in a great player to compensate for this mess because as good as Monta is he is not a point guard , yet. Baron will eat his lunch as well as numerous other P.G's. in the league. That does not take away from the fact that he his a great player just not at the point. Baron is a star quality player with all the things a star brings including lots of revenue, I am begging the Warriors to not settle with status quo, Step up and bring us another star. As for Baron good luck and I for one will not be a fan. The Clippers come on, good luck and oh by the way stay healthy and expect lots of boooooooo's.
Mel
about 1 month ago
#8 Knicks beat #1 Heat and #8 Nuggets beat #1 Seattle.
about 1 month ago
correct but never in a best of 7 series though, until the warriors
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