Stephen “Frozone” Jackson wants Baron Incredible back on the Dubs.
In the golden age of Superheroes of the hardwood, Stephen “Frozone” Jackson was partners in glory with Mr. Incredible, Baron Davis. With Mr. Incredible exiled to the Clippers and both teams struggling, Frozone is apparently ready to flex his superpowers, one of which is talking. After Sunday’s game in L.A., he spoke rather freely to Marcus Thompson II of the Contra Costa Times about conversations he had with Baron a day earlier. And then he went and nominated himself President of what he termed the “Bring BD Back” to the Dubs campaign. A little research tells me that it doesn’t sound like Mr. Incredible put him up to this, but I suppose reluctant superheroes sometimes need a push. And like Frozone is want to do, it appears that he’s ready to take matters into his own hands, laying down a sheet of ice upon which he can glide right into Robert Rowell’s office for some personal lobbying. But enough of my analogizing, here’s Jack in his own words, courtesy of MTII and the Coco Times.
“That’s all we talked about,” Jackson said. “I went to his house, spent some time with his mom and his grandmother. He wants to come back. And if he wants to come back, I want him back.” Jackson [also] said he’s going to be the president of the “Bring B.D. Back” campaign. “I think that would be great for us,” Jackson said. “Coach loves him. Him and (guard) Monta (Ellis) have good chemistry. If they could work that out, that would be great for the organization.”
Frozone sure knows how to put the cool in being a super. By putting his boss on blast, of course! And since he’s able to freeze the moisture in air quicker than you can say ice, he can glide through any trouble that this might create, right? Well, we might just see. If Jack can work that Frozone magic on Robert Rowell where Chris Mullin couldn’t, he definitely gets the key to the city from me. Perhaps he’s not to be underestimated. After all he did successfully negotiate his own deal with Rowell, and he and Bobby are reportedly pretty chummy. Who knows, maybe he’ll be remade as the first player/GM in league history. But jokes aside, if anyone has leverage in the corner office, it might just be the man with the power to cool folks down at will. Because certainly any deal would involve some “emotional repositioning statements” from the front office. But as with any half-good rumor some interesting possibilities are already lighting up the Internets, most notably these.
First, there’s the matter of the other guy in the muscle suit. You know, the alleged super who is nursing a hamstring injury into double digits in terms of games missed. Well, apparently, Clippers owner Donald Sterling never really wanted to see Corey Maggette go. Hmm. Second, Mr. Incredible hasn’t really been himself in Cryptkeeper Dunleavy’s slow-it-down offense. Third, the Warriors have several possible point guards that could be packaged with Maggs to make the salary-cap numbers work if the vibe were to be right about making a deal. Marcus Williams anyone?
There doesn’t seem to be much to this right now, at least in the sense of any dealmaking, but let’s have some fun with the rumor and/or innuendo. And let’s see what the vibe is around these parts. It’s probably not a huge surprise to guess where we FTB’ers stand on such a possibility, but let’s take a little vote and hear from some of y’all in the comments.
Turman
Loading …PS. The Dubs pulled one out tonight to make it two out of the last three. Not a bad night. Marco continues to toughen up before our eyes and Frozone went for 30 points, 7 assists and 7 boards.
PPS. Props to Dolin for the PhotoShop phreshness.
Lasagna has a new nickname: R-O-C-K-Y thanks to his very entertaining “In The Paint” episode. I’ve never heard a real Italian pronounce Stallone (stah-loh-neh). Very sexy.
Comment by greenjeans | 12.30.2008 | 12:40 am
Are you kidding me? No way. I love writing for a blog that’s lost its avatar and rooting for the least exciting Warriors team since The Dave Cowens era.
Comment by matthewmeschery | 12.30.2008 | 8:43 am
If the W’s can get Baron back I will re-up my season tickets today. Hear that Mr Rowell you can have it in writing. I think someone needs to get a Bring Back Boom site going like that Mullin one.
Comment by GldnSt8Warrior | 12.30.2008 | 9:51 am
Jack, call us. We can make it happen for you. But since you’re El Presidente, it’s on you to get the party started.
Actually, Frozone don’t need no site. He’s got his thin sheets of ice and shit.
Comment by admin | 12.30.2008 | 10:48 am
Yeah, someone let Jack know – Mike Meezy, don’t you have some contacts? We’re standing by ready to lend our support. Even if it’s just words and pictures on a blog. Oh, but we have video skills too.
http://www.fearthebeard.org/2008/06/13/a-fear-the-beard-digital-short-contract-karma—random-acts-of-kindness-with-baron-davis/
This time we’ll add 20% more random acts of kindness!
Comment by Gd. | 12.30.2008 | 12:19 pm
Update from MTII in today’s CoCo Times:
Notes: Citing league tampering rules, Nelson declined comment on a Bay Area News Group report that Baron Davis told Jackson he would love to return to the Warriors from the Los Angeles Clippers. “Players can do it, but coaches can’t,” Nelson said. Turiaf chalked it up to “wishful thinking” by Jackson. “He was probably asked, ‘Do you think Baron wants to come back?’ ‘Yeah, I’m pretty sure he wants to come back, because we had a good time,’ ” Turiaf said. “The way I look at it, it’s Stephen caring about one of his best friends in the NBA. Whenever you have a chance to play with your best friend, you’re always happy and you want that to happen.”
Comment by admin | 12.30.2008 | 12:32 pm
B stands for Bronco, Benz, BMW base bangles and Bring Back BOOM. when u see us walking up and down the isle, you’ll act like we are stars.
we not trying to make a joke, just trying to make it known, that people of the world that we call b-girls like bars on a Cadillac chrome.
Comment by GldnSt8Warrior | 12.30.2008 | 1:28 pm
Now that is an obscure reference! Kudos, sir, for going way, way back to make the play. But isn’t it “Cadillac Brogham”?
Comment by admin | 12.30.2008 | 1:59 pm
“Young N Da Restless” baby.
And don’t for get the cars that go, BOOM.
Comment by Gd. | 12.30.2008 | 3:46 pm
I never liked Keisha and Bunny or whatever their names were. They needed to stop jocking and get their own rides.
Comment by admin | 12.30.2008 | 4:49 pm
I appreciate the post! IMHO, I think the Dubs need to keep moving forward. If, by a miracle they get Boom Dizzle, they might as well try to go after J-Rich and Matt Barnes.
Comment by cabrerasick | 12.30.2008 | 5:27 pm
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