Nellie gives Hendrix lukewarm review; Maggette likely out against Rockets

Richard Hendrix 

Warriors coach Don Nelson went down to Bakersfield on Thursday to see DeMarcus Nelson and Richard Hendrix play.

Both of those players are Warriors assigned to the D-League. Nelson had 16 points and six assists and Hendrix had 18 points and 11 rebounds in the Jam’s 107-98 win.

Bakersfield leads its division at 6-1.

Apparently, Don Nelson isn't that impressed.

When asked how Nelson and Hendrix played, Nelson replied: “OK … OK … They had decent numbers.”

Nelson said he likes that DeMarcus Nelson is remaking his jump shot, although cautioned that it will be a long time before the work pays off.

“I think that’s a good step he’s taken,” Don Nelson said. “It is a little bit better. He’s got a lot of work to do and we don’t really expect it to take care of itself for at least a year.

“He’s shooting a lot; he understands what he needs to do and he’s attempting to do it. In the heat of the game it reverts back a little bit but we expect that.”

Nelson had a far more sobering assessment of Hendrix and his performance. When Nelson was asked if DeMarcus Nelson and Hendrix were eventually NBA players, he responded:

“DeMarcus, I’d say yes,” Nelson said. “I think the school is still out on Hendrix. He’s got a lot of work to do. As far as the body and rebounding, he’s got two things going for him.

“But he’s got to learn a lot of other stuff.”

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Nelson said Corey Maggette is doubtful for tonight’s game against the Rockets because of a strained right hamstring.

Ronny Turiaf wasn’t at shoot-around because of flu-like symptoms. He is questionable for tonight’s game.

Brandan Wright, who had the flu and missed Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, was at shootaround and is available tonight.

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