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Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:06 am EDT

Warriors' Jackson willing to take buyout

By Mark Miller

“StephenGolden State Warriors forward/guard Stephen Jackson(notes) is back from a two-game suspension that cost him $140,000 in salary and he's still not a happy fella.

His relationship with coach Don Nelson was already strained and now it's gone to a whole new level: "Anytime somebody takes $150,000 from you, your relationship is going to change, regardless of who it is," Jackson said. "If my mom took some money from me, I'd still love her to death, but I'd still be upset about it," Jackson told the San Francisco Chronicle, adding that he needs to listen to Nelson on the court and nowhere else.

Jackson, who has been trying to get himself traded, is also now saying he would consider a buyout from the team if it was "right." (Gee, thanks, Stephen.) And Jackson set himself up for a quick exit by telling his bosses yesterday that he doesn't want to captain the Warriors this season: "I don't want these young guys to try to follow me," he said. "I can't be a role model to guys who make the same amount of money as me."

You can be sure Nelson was happy to not have to ask Jackson to step down as captain and would love to be able to suspend this guy for a few more games.

Source: San Francisco ChronicleNew Window

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  1. dagoldeneagle
    1. Posted by dagoldeneagle Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:22 am EDT

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    there is definitely stuff going on behind the scene that we don't know about.
    jackson is a stand-up guy, so nelson definitely insulted the man or tried to sabotage his career.
    nothing is unprovoked.
    fire nelson and release stephen curry while you're at it.
  2. ocdoerfler
    2. Posted by ocdoerfler Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:26 am EDT

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    wow - it just keep getting better for the warriors.... another re-building year!
  3. Gyurmey W
    3. Posted by Gyurmey W Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:30 am EDT

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    Robert rowell where are you now???????? Warriors fan don't deserve this.
  4. tothebeatyo@...
    4. Posted by tothebeatyo@... Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:46 am EDT

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    trade him to the thuggets! allright!
  5. jimmy h
    5. Posted by jimmy h Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:18 am EDT

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    I think Jackson can be really really good general manager. Warriors should hire him when he retire.
  6. jimmy h
    6. Posted by jimmy h Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:35 am EDT

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    He make Warriors orginazation looks stupid by signing that contract.
  7. bsawyer
    7. Posted by bsawyer Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:37 am EDT

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    rules are rules......its his employer.....if he broke them he must pay for it. If a manger(captain) came into the bosses office and said i can't mange these guys because of their pay, he would be canned on the spot......This guy atleast gets a buyout for not following the plan and rules......A luxury a great percentage of us would not get if we were sick and tired of our job......Good luck Jackson.....(still holding your gun sideways?)
  8. davidj
    8. Posted by davidj Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:57 am EDT

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    if only they wouldve paid baron and richardson and pietrus and gave them a few more years. back to the drawing board. the spurs and celtics wouldnt want jackson but cleveland and orlando might be interested. I would make the Cavaliers the favorite if they get that deal done.
  9. SuperMan12
    9. Posted by SuperMan12 Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:02 am EDT

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    $140,000!!!! is he [profane]en dumb?
  10. Wu
    10. Posted by Wu Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:29 am EDT

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    stephen jackson has officially taken over marbury's spot on the top of my list of "Most Worthless Humans in the NBA".
  11. Wu
    11. Posted by Wu Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:32 am EDT

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    #1 - "jackson is a stand-up guy"
    bwahahaha! oh wait, are you serious? what are you his cousin or something?
    "I don't want these young guys to try to follow me. I can't be a role model to guys who make the same amount of money as me."
    what's your definition of "stand-up guy"? selfish and arrogant?
  12. Wu
    12. Posted by Wu Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:37 am EDT

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    #5 - "I think Jackson can be really really good general manager. Warriors should hire him when he retire [sic]"
    where did you get what you're smoking? stephen jackson?
  13. sousan7@...
    13. Posted by sousan7@... Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:49 am EDT

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    What the heck happened to him. It's as if he is willing to do anything to get off of the wariors. I don't think though that it is a good idea for him to became a Free Agent, cause who would want to take a risk with an atitude like that.
  14. Charles B
    14. Posted by Charles B Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:52 am EDT

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    Jackson is up stand up guy? Uh what? Are you kidding?
  15. The Usual Suspect
    15. Posted by The Usual Suspect Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:04 am EDT

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    Trade the man already.. Its a distraction to the team... Get rid of him now before it carries into the start of the season..... Why keep him around????
  16. willie mays
    16. Posted by willie mays Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:14 am EDT

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    where is it written that I must do this or do that to be something? What the hell as you people taking about? This is Jackson's life NOT yours!! He can do what ever he feels he needs to, to sleep at night. If this is what makes he happy then WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!!!!!
  17. Iron Hulk
    17. Posted by Iron Hulk Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:23 am EDT

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    Hey Team Owners Do Whats Right For Them...Mr. Stephen Jackson Wants Out So He Becomes a Bad Guy? It's Not His Fault The Owners Let The Talent Leave. Trade Him If He Is a Problem Don't Villify Him.
  18. ceepeekay518
    18. Posted by ceepeekay518 Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:34 am EDT

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    Nellie is losing it! Jax is not a picnic but you have to show respect to a man to get respect! Its defefintely something going on behind the scenenes that not repairable. Think about old nellie...all offense no defense no wins!
  19. cavslandrocks
    19. Posted by cavslandrocks Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:45 am EDT

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    For those of you who aren't aware of Nellie's past history...let's just say he's widely considered to be one of the least ethical, most likely to stab you in the back guys in the NBA....and this goes all the way back to his days as a player for the Celtics....he's had problems with players, owners, co-workers....you name it...always the same....he's a control freak who will lie to your face to get what he wants....most of the stories about his Bull$H!t ways are out there for you to see....I'm not saying Jackson is a great guy, but it takes two to have a disagreement
  20. Noah G
    20. Posted by Noah G Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:48 am EDT

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    "jackson is a stand-up guy"- someone above said this. Isnt this the same guy that shot a gun in air outside a club and was with ron artest and co fighting in the crowd with fans? He played the "stand up guy" act for a season or so, got $40M out of it and so now he doesn't have to play that part anymore. And whats with the "I cant be a role model to guys making more money than me"? Thats a nice comment, throughout sports and everyday life there are people making different amounts of money that can still learn from one another.
  21. Mikey
    21. Posted by Mikey Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:58 am EDT

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    another selfish player,
    kobe bryant
    andre kirilenko
    shawn marion
    carlos boozer
    ron artest
    to name a few, all players can't lead a team on their own when their team is losing and ask for a trade or money would be a factor also, michael jordan, reggie miller ,chris mullin , david robinson to name a few, when their team wasn't doing well they didn't ask for trades or even complain about money cause basketball was in their blood!
  22. randy r
    22. Posted by randy r Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:01 am EDT

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    Already burnt my authentic #1 jersey.
  23. Livin' the Vegas Life
    23. Posted by Livin' the Vegas Life Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:12 am EDT

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    That's what you get when you hire Don Nelson. He gets lousey teams up to contending teams, then he falls flat! Teams never gets his teams to the promised land! As for Jackson, he has always been a selfish player. It impossible to make a guy like Jackson into a team player. Nellie like team players. Jaskson was clearly a mistake by the Warriors!
  24. FutureGiantsGm24
    24. Posted by FutureGiantsGm24 Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:34 am EDT

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    Trade this idiot! If he wants to whine and pout then trade him away and let the young guys play.
  25. j.chew@...
    25. Posted by j.chew@... Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:38 am EDT

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    He'll take a buyout. 25 million will about do it.

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