This blog is filled with diaries discussing who Golden State should (and shouldn't) give up to "bring KG to the bay".  But one question that both Mullin and McHale are probably considering just as much is what contract would come with Garnett:  Blount?  Jaric?  Hassell?  Or the worst of them all, Hudson?

The reason I bring this up, and why I think the issue merits its own diary, is because these 4 players will combine to make about $25 million in each of the next 3 years.  If the T-wolves do end up trading their 1st-team all-NBA forward, they will be darn sure to unload one of these terrible contracts with him.  Or at least attempt to.

Having said that, which of these 4 would you prefer?  One of the few Warriors games I attended last year was the blowout of Minnesota in Oakland, but I wasn't paying attention to any of these guys and needless to say, none of them stood out either.  That was really the only time I've seen any of them play so I'm going mostly off stats and scouting reports.

Minnesota fans would love nothing more than to dump Hudson- he basically gets paid 6 million a year to stink up the building.  He shoots the 3 at a decent clip but that's the most I can say.  Jaric shoots the 3 well, has good size, and can play the point, but is also very similar to Belinelli.  Hassell can D-up but doesn't shoot from outside.  He does, however, have the smallest contract.  Blount has the biggest frame (and contract) but can he run?

In the end the deciding factor may depend on who the warriors trade to Minnesota to get KG.  

If the warriors trade Ellis, Hudson might make more sense, as he would inherit the "instant offense off the bench roll".  Or Hassell could be brought in for perimeter D.

If Biedrins is traded (which I think is more of a possibility than some GsoMers are willing to acknowledge) along with Wright then the warriors might not need to take back any of these contracts because those are two young frontcourt players with loads of potential.  Or the warriors could be interested in Blount as KG's backup at center (again, haven't seen Blount play so if he's a terrible fit for Nellieball, than disregard this idea).

The discussions between Mullin and McHale already have plenty of obstacles, but negotiating these players, and more importantly contracts, is sure to be one of the tougher ones.  None of these players are worth their contracts (how does McHale still have a job?) but the question is which one is the least worst?  Or would you refuse any trade involving any one of these players altogether?

Here is the hoopshype link that shows the exact salaries for each player: http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/minnesota.htm

is mental, not physical.  

He was the last one (besides Monta) to learn Nellie's defense, and when he did the warriors went on their run.  I don't have the quote but Nellie said something along the lines of "(Harrington) finally figured out your guy can't score if he doesn't get the ball."  Rotating to the ball plays a big role in Nelson's defense.

Then, on the break, Al missed Pietrus with his pass on a 3 on 2.  As Reggie pointed out, Pietrus had set up for a 3, which seems to be the status quo for the warriors on a break.

Monta, by the way, rotated to a guy who was already covered, allowing the offense to find his man, who then hit a 3.  Not once but twice.

Barnes, Monta, Pietrus, and Al are still making mental mistakes.  Time in Nelson's system will eventually fix this, and I think the warriors are only going to get better.