Warriors guard Jarrett Jack may be able to command more playing time elsewhere in the coming years, but he says he would prefer to remain Stephen Curry’s back-up and intends to sign a contract this summer to prove it. Via NBA.com: “He arrived in a July trade and embraced the adventure of a new city and the new situation that would have been difficult for many players to accept. Jarrett Jack actually liked the unknown. The season-long discovery process led to a decision. He wants to re-sign with the Warriors in the summer, even with the clear understanding he might be giving up the chance to start somewhere else for the certainty of a backup role to Stephen Curry at point guard in Golden State. Jack is so sure of it, he told NBA.com, that he has informed management and directed his agents to re-enforce the message that he is hoping to stay once he becomes a free agent in July. ‘That’s one of the reasons why I’m really trying to enjoy the moment right now,’ he said Saturday with the Warriors holding a 2-1 lead over the favored Nuggets in the best-of-seven first round that continues Sunday night at Oracle Arena. ‘I’m appreciating everything that’s going on. In the summer, hopefully that process is a little bit further than we all want it to be. There are a lot of variables that go into making that decision. Hopefully, I can stay right here. I told my agent. I’m sure he spoke to the powers that be that I have desires to stay right here and help this franchise grow to the best of its ability.’”
I love Jarrett Jack, man. There's so many things that he brings to the table. I'm willing to give him the full MLE considering he deserves/will get more if he were to sign somewhere else. If Landry chooses to accept his player option, we will be 2 deep at every position.
Curry, Jack
Thompson, Bazemore
Barnes, Rush
Lee, Landry
Bogut, Ezeli
I don't know about you guys but that more than makes up for the fact that we don't have any draft picks to me. Can't wait to see what unfolds. I hope we give him at least 3 years. In terms of the years, I'm sure we're going to let him dictate it assuming that he comes back at a discounted price.
Can you guys remember the last time a player re-signed with the team at a discounted price? The times are changing, and they're changing QUICK. So blessed to be a Warrior fan right now.