Wouldn’t Alonzo Mourning be the perfect fit for Golden State? He doesn’t need to score but can, he defends, blocks shots and rebounds and has the kind of intensity and drive for winning that only Stephen Jackson has on their current roster.

For Zo to play 20 minutes a game and shepherd Andris Biedrins and Brendan Wright into NBA manhood would be the perfect conclusion to his career and would immediately elevate GSW into a Finals darkhorse next season. He connects virtually all the dots Nellie would want him to.

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