Stephen Jackson battles Antawn Jamison in a clash of ex-Warriors.
Here are the other notable ex-Warriors in the NBA who, like Mike Dunleavy Jr., still have the ability to elicit a reaction from Warrior fans:
-- Stephen Jackson, Bobcats: The newest addition to the ex-Warrior list, he was getting booed before the trade to Charlotte. Speaking his mind and standing up for what he believed were commendable traits while he was playing hard and doing everything he could to help the Warriors try to win. Once it was clear he didn't want to be here anymore, those same traits became annoying and dividing. He left on a sour note and likely won't be received warmly, despite his contributes to the Warriors' one playoff team in a generation, when he returns on January 29.
-- Baron Davis, Clippers: The franchise savior and the chosen one to lead the team back to long-ago glory, he was the bearded face of the We Believe renaissance. Then came a dispute over money, the length of a new contract and his future with the club. Even when all signs seem to point to him staying in Oakland, he went home to Los Angeles. If he had signed with the Lakers, Warriors fans could have understood. But to leave to sign with the Clippers? That's inexcusable. He's already been booed to the point that Jackson, still a Warrior at the time, chastised the Warriors fans for forgetting how Davis helped pull the team out of the garbage.
-- Al Harrington, Knicks: Setting the tone for Jackson, Harrington orchestrated his departure, sitting out with a supposed injury the last two weeks of his tenure with the team. A close friend of Jackson, Harrington then publicly turned on his former franchise and coach, and campaigned for Jackson to join him in New York. Some might blame him for escalating Jackson's desire to leave. He's a 3-point shooter who has flourished offensively with the Knicks after never really finding a home with the Warriors. In the 2007 playoff opener against Dallas, Harrington was the starting center.
-- Jamal Crawford, Hawks: Wasn't here long and had some big games. Wasn't pleased with coach Don Nelson's bench-a-veteran tactics at the end of last season. Shouldn't cause a big uproar when Atlanta visits in late February.
-- Mike Dunleavy, Pacers: See story.
-- Troy Murphy, Pacers: Shot well at times from the outside and often grabbed double-digit rebounds. Consistent performer stuck between being mediocre at times and excellent at others.
-- Jason Richardson, Suns: A fan favorite who was part of the playoff team then traded on draft day the following year for the rights to Brandan Wright. His was an emotional departure, but in a sad way. Fans didn't want to see him go and he even took out a full-page ad in the local papers thanking them for their support. He's still missed, both for his play and demeanor.
-- Gilbert Arenas, Wizards: Agent Zero, as he has become known, was a second-round find who quickly became a star who demanded more money than the Warriors were willing or able to pay. They lost him to free agency and haven't had a fourth-quarter closer of his ability since. Injuries have derailed his rise to stardom, but he was among the best in the NBA when healthy.
-- Antawn Jamison, Wizards: He scored 51 in back-to-back games and always had a smile. Like Richardson, he was a likable Warrior who just seemed to put up numbers. He never got the Warriors to the playoffs and became an All-Star after he left.
-- Erick Dampier, Mavs: Forever labeled an underachiever.
-- Ike Diogu, Hornets/Patrick O'Bryant, Raptors: Two guys the Warriors hoped would be the answer in the middle. They weren't.
-- Adonal Foyle, Magic: Spent 10 years with the Warriors and stuck around long enough to enjoy the playoff run, even though he rarely got off the bench. Became a much-loved and respected player as much for his off-court involvement in politics and charities as for his on-court work ethic. His fan appeal far outweighed his ability, and he still is popular when he returns as a visitor.
-- Matt Barnes, Mickael Pietrus, Magic: Two contributors to the playoff run who probably maximized their potential in the Warriors' small-ball system. Too bad that wasn't enough to keep them here.
-- Vince Carter, Magic: Was only a Warrior for a few minutes before being traded for Jamison on draft day. We never got to experience Vince-anity from a home team point of view.
-- Marco Belinelli, Raptors: Wonder what would have become of him if he had begin given a chance. Seemed like a good fit, but got lost in a numbers game here.
-- Brian Cardinal, Wolves: Remember when he was the hard-hat wearing, blue collar garbage man who provided a spark of unabashed excitement off the bench while averaging almost 10 points a game in 03-04? Remember he turned that into a new contract with another team? Remember hearing from him since? He's already played in Oakland this year and no one seemed to remember.
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