Month: June 2014

Andre Iguodala: “We Had a Really Good Coach in Mark Jackson”
Nov 6, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson talks to shooting guard Andre Iguodala (9) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Warriors won 106-93. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 6, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson talks to shooting guard Andre Iguodala (9) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Warriors won 106-93. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Andre Iguodala was recently named to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team for the 2013-2014 season. Iguodala became the first Golden State Warriors player to receive this honor since Nate Thurmond in 1971.

On Monday, Iguodala went on KNBR to discuss what this honor means to him, his thoughts on Mark Jackson, and his thoughts on the future of the Warriors.

Read the full story at Golden Gate Sports.

Vernon Davis Might Skip 49ers’ Mandatory Minicamp
Dec 29, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 29, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers’ tight end Vernon Davis has been sitting out of the 49ers’ voluntary offseason program because he wants a new contract. Davis is sacrificing a $200,000 workout bonus for missing these voluntary workouts.

According to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, Davis hasn’t said much about why he’s missing these workouts. Branch asked Davis whether or not he plans on attending the 49ers’ mandatory minicamp from June 17-19th.

“I might be there,” Davis said. “I might not. It’s mandatory. I probably should be there. We’ll see.”

Read the full story at Golden Gate Sports.