Clutch Cap’n Jack

Stephen Jackson refuses to let us tune out during games. The man can not hold onto the ball or shoot consistently for the first three quarters and then he’s lights out in the fourth. I gorilla mathed some numbers to illustrate the story of Jack’s do-or-die 3-pointers.

• In the month of January, Jackson has hit 27-80 from beyond the arc, 33.75%.
• In the month of January, Jackson has hit 12-22 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter, 54.55%.
• Stephen Jackson has hit 10-16 threes in the fourth quarter during the last seven games, 62.50%.

Stack Jack is money when rent’s due.

The question to be asked is, does he hurt us with his turnovers (so very many turnovers) and shaky shooting during the early part of games more than he helps us with his clutch shooting at the end? Basically, is he getting us into deep water and than getting praised as a hero for swimming out to save us? Those are the kinds of questions that coaches are paid to steam over, but we as fans can’t help but masticate.

I was highly disappointed by the loss to the Timberwolves on MLK Day. I railed against the Warriors’ inconsistent play and consistently absent defense against the Nets. But I finally decided to let it go and enjoy the Warriors being the Warriors. As a result of my new found inner peace I really enjoyed watching this latest ugly masterpiece against the Knicks.

Go Warriors, Houston on Tuesday.