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Arenas' agent fires a salvo

May 31, 2003 8:07 AM EST

Warning to Warriors followers -- what you are about to read might trigger one of two reactions: rifling through your medicine cabinet for some arsenic, or rushing to the Warriors' offices armed with torches and battering rams. Suppress those instincts, though, because it isn't as bad as it seems.

Gilbert Arenas' agent, Dan Fegan, was quoted in Friday's Denver Post on the topic of how much it would take for an NBA team to sign his client. "If you're asking whether a starting number of $7 million is enough to sign Gilbert Arenas," Fegan said, "the answer is unequivocally no, it's not."

Now, take a deep breath, count to 10, put down the bottle and/or the matches.

It's not even June yet. It's the agent talking. The game is now officially afoot. And even if it's a game the Warriors would have a hard time winning, it's not their fault this time.

Via San Francisco Chronicle

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Warriors can hit jackpot at No. 11

May 31, 2003 8:01 AM EST

WARRIORS FANS with long, sharp memories had to shudder last month during the NBA draft lottery when their team landed the No. 11 pick.

The last year the Warriors drafted 11th was 1996.

When the Warriors' turn to draft arrived in the first round, Kobe Bryant was still available. So was Peja Stojakovic. So were Steve Nash and Jermaine O'Neal.

The Warriors chose Todd Fuller. They considered him to be a safe. He was a college senior. A solid citizen.

Fuller turned out to be a full-blown flop and the poster child for Warriors draft futility.

So what did that Warriors debacle teach us?

Lesson No. 1: The NBA draft is a time for bold, decisive action, not safe, conservative choices.

Lesson No. 2: You don't need a high pick to strike gold in the NBA draft.

Via Contra Costa Times

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Rockets assistant Boylen takes job with Warriors

May 31, 2003 7:24 AM EST

Jim Boylen became the first member of Rudy Tomjanovich's coaching staff to land another position when he completed a deal to become an assistant coach with the Warriors on Friday, one week after Tomjanovich stepped down as Rockets coach.

Boylen had been with the Rockets 11 seasons, four as a video coordinator and the past seven as an assistant coach.

"I've very thankful for my 11 years," Boylen said. "Les (Alexander, Rockets owner) took good care of me. Les and Carroll (Dawson) and Rudy were such a big part of my development as a coach. This has been a great place for me. I had a chance to do a lot and learn a lot.

Via Houston Chronicle

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Warriors May 2003 Archive

  • Agent says Arenas won't come cheap

    Denver Post | May 30, 2003

    If the Denver Nuggets are intent on signing Golden State Warriors free-agent guard Gilbert Arenas, it might take a large chunk of their free-agent dollars.

  • Warriors take look at Ridnour

    San Francisco Chronicle | May 29, 2003

    Oregon's Luke Ridnour worked out Wednesday for the Warriors, who could be considering the Pac-10 Player of the Year with the 11th pick in the June 26 draft.

  • Warriors bring in prospects

    San Francisco Chronicle | May 24, 2003

    The Warriors worked out three players Friday who could be candidates for their first pick in the NBA Draft.

  • With little hope of moving up, Warriors' focus remains Arenas

    San Francisco Chronicle | May 22, 2003

    The Warriors this week started private workouts with draft hopefuls at their practice facility.

  • Warriors hoping Jamison lucks out

    Contra Costa Times | May 22, 2003

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  • Heavier Rickert works out for Warriors

    Pioneer Press | May 20, 2003

    Soon-to-be-former Gopher Rick Rickert had his first NBA workout Monday with the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif.

  • Cowens looks close to spot

    New York Daily News | May 20, 2003

    Dave Cowens was in town yesterday but the Knicks would neither confirm nor deny that the former Celtic great was being interviewed for a job on Don Chaney's coaching staff.

  • Jason: I think I'll be in N.J.

    Bergen Record | May 20, 2003

    Jason Kidd dropped another hint Monday that he's leaning toward re-signing with the Nets after this season when, while answering questions about a weekend televised interview, he said, "To be realistic, I think I'll be in New Jersey.

  • Logan still without a team

    Cincinnati Enquirer | May 18, 2003

    Former University of Cincinnati All-American Steve Logan, who did not sign with the Golden State Warriors last year after being selected by them in the second round of the NBA draft, remains a man without a team.

  • Harpring 2nd to Arenas for MIP

    Deseret Morning News | May 2, 2003

    Golden State Warriors guard Gilbert Arenas won the NBA's Most Improved Player award Thursday — not that he thought there was much to improve.

  • Richardson arrested on domestic violence

    San Francisco Chronicle | May 1, 2003

    Warriors guard Jason Richardson was arrested Tuesday night after a domestic dispute with an ex-girlfriend at her home in Saginaw, Mich.