Locked Up

Richardson, Murphy deals were crucial by Dave Del Grande at Inside Bay Area.com

The fact is Mullin and the organization are a lot better off today for having caved in to Fegan's demands and made Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy the foundations of the 21st century Warriors.

If he had been handed a microphone, Fegan gladly would have told every Warriors fan: I told you so. And as unbelievable as it might seem, he would be right.

Then again, he might have used the opportunity to sell another of his clients, Rodney White, on the fans, explaining why he should be given a long-term extension.

In hindsight, those contracts for JRich and Troy weren't that bad. Props to both of them for continuing the work hard even after signing their mega-deals.