http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/SuperFly Posts made by SuperFly on SB Nation http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2008/8/7/588625/stephen-jackson-key-contri SuperFly Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:45:08 -0000 <p>As Baron bolted to SoCal for personal and monetary reasons, so did the roster's&nbsp;star power and leadership.&nbsp; But Mully made some great offseason moves&nbsp;to fill the void left by Boom by&nbsp;creating depth on the roster and some versatility.&nbsp; Looking at the new Warriors roster makes me feel optimistic for the upcoming season, except for one&nbsp;player -- Stephen Jackson.&nbsp;</p> <p>Captain Jack is the lone member of the tri-captain squad from last year.&nbsp; 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:</p> <p>1. Monta Ellis - $11,000,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Al Harrington - $9,226,250</p> <p>3. Andris Biedrins - $9,000,000</p> <p>4. Corey Maggette - $8,275,862</p> <p>5. Stephen Jackson - $7,140,000&nbsp;</p> <p>S-Jax is&nbsp;up for an extention soon, as the '09-'10 season is the last year of his contract.&nbsp; I highly doubt&nbsp;that Mully would offer him one that Jack would&nbsp;be content with.&nbsp; He is 30 years old and his best years are behind him.&nbsp; It's beginning to look like Jack's Warrior days are coming to an end within the next two years.&nbsp; How will all this effect Stephen's play this year?&nbsp; Will he suck it up and be the professional leader&nbsp;of this young squad or will he sulk all year wondering why&nbsp;The Captain is&nbsp;not gettin' his??</p> <p>Also,&nbsp;the fact that his homeboy Harrington is getting shopped around doesn't really help matters either.&nbsp; Talent and depth can take&nbsp;a team so far, but without great chemistry, it's doomed for a tumultuous season (i.e. New York Knicks).&nbsp; Let's hope Stephen Jackson comes in with a great&nbsp;attitude&nbsp;and carries himself as the true leader that he has shown as a Warrior.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>