On the Verge

Player closest to becoming a perennial All-Star...

Jason Richardson. He's shooting 40% from 3-point land this year, has a solid mid-range game, can consistently take anyone in the league off the dribble, and practically jumps out the gym. Has increased his scoring average this season to 24 ppg vs. a career average of 19. His 44 point outburst in a road win against the Heat (and Wade specifically) on March 10th was the most impressive offensive showcase Ive seen all year (excluding the Mamba's 80 pointer); for most of the game, he was simply unguardable - total juggernaut.

Regrettably...In 2004, the Warriors re-signed Adonal Foyle to a six-year, $42 million contract. In 2005, Mullin gave Mike Dunleavy a 5-year, $44 million extension...Seriously. And apparently Golden State was close to landing Ron Artest, but for Mullin's reluctance to part with Ike Diogu.

At 28-37, G-State is currently last in the Pacific and second worst in the West. At this point, a clear commitment to Richardson is the franchise's only real slam dunk opportunity...