Mama There Goes That Man...

I'm sure you've heard by now that Mark Jackson has been name the Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors...that's good news for Mark but here's the bad news...you're coaching the Golden State Warriors!

I know that after 17 years of playing PG at a pretty high level that Mr. Jackson was anxious to grab hold of a coaching job, but this will be a task to make them a playoff contender.  I'm sure that Jerry West, Joe Lacob and friends will make sure that an all-star coaching staff is assembled around him...however the real problem is the roster.

Issue #1:  Their back court is too small and there is currently controversy as to who's team this actually is...

Possible solution:  Trade Monta Ellis - He's a better scorer than most but he's 6'3 and this needs to become Stephen Curry's team.  Acquire a long and athletic SG that likes to defend...There's already been rumors about an Igoudala for Ellis trade.  That's a good trade for Golden State.  Not sure about Philly though.

Issue #2:   Their front court is small and isn't a low post threat in the paint.  David Lee was an improvement at the power forward spot, but his numbers fell after he left the Knicks.  They need a Center badly. 

Possible solution#2:  Go after Nene, Marc Gasol...or Oden...or trade to trade up and get Kanter...LOL!  I know what you're thinking.   You don't think that any of those guys would go to the bay area huh?  Well money talks and you better believe that Jerry West will be trying to make the Warriors relevant again.

Final Issue:  Depth?  Who's coming off of the bench?  Reggie Williams again?  Anybody scare you on their roster?

Possible solution...it's already in place.  I believe in Mr. West.

Prediction - Depending on the lockout and the trade market, I expect the Warriors to be very active in the offseason. If they acquire the right talent, they could sneak in to get the 8th spot...but I'm predicting they won't.  Clippers, Kings and Rockets all get better and fight for the last two spots.

Lakers, Mavs, Spurs, Thunder, Nuggets, Blazers are basically locks to go back to the playoffs.  I'm adding the Clippers to that mix as well.  So that means it's only one spot left...

Sorry Mark, but I'm already counting you out of this year's playoff picture...I hope that I'm wrong though.  Otherwise, three years from now, you'll be back on ESPN saying classic phrases like "Grown Man Move", "Hand Down, Man Down"...and my personal favorite..."Mama, there's goes that man"!

Good luck Mr. Jackson!


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