As Baron bolted to SoCal for personal and monetary reasons, so did the roster's star power and leadership.  But Mully made some great offseason moves to fill the void left by Boom by creating depth on the roster and some versatility.  Looking at the new Warriors roster makes me feel optimistic for the upcoming season, except for one player -- Stephen Jackson. 

Captain Jack is the lone member of the tri-captain squad from last year.  His grit and leadership is much needed for the Dubs to be successful this season, but he is now the least-paid player of the starting five:

1. Monta Ellis - $11,000,000                                                       

2. Al Harrington - $9,226,250

3. Andris Biedrins - $9,000,000

4. Corey Maggette - $8,275,862

5. Stephen Jackson - $7,140,000 

S-Jax is up for an extention soon, as the '09-'10 season is the last year of his contract.  I highly doubt that Mully would offer him one that Jack would be content with.  He is 30 years old and his best years are behind him.  It's beginning to look like Jack's Warrior days are coming to an end within the next two years.  How will all this effect Stephen's play this year?  Will he suck it up and be the professional leader of this young squad or will he sulk all year wondering why The Captain is not gettin' his??

Also, the fact that his homeboy Harrington is getting shopped around doesn't really help matters either.  Talent and depth can take a team so far, but without great chemistry, it's doomed for a tumultuous season (i.e. New York Knicks).  Let's hope Stephen Jackson comes in with a great attitude and carries himself as the true leader that he has shown as a Warrior.