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.

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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.”

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San Francisco Giants: Potential 2014 All-Stars
May 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) and San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Hudson (17) at the mound in the 5th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

May 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) and San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Hudson (17) at the mound in the 5th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants have the best record in MLB at 35-19, and they’ve had an incredible start to their 2014 season.

The initial National League ballot figures were released on Wednesday, and the Giants had seven players near the top of the voting for their respective positions. Buster Posey is second at catcher, Brandon Crawford is second at shortstop, Brandon Belt is fourth at first base, Pablo Sandoval is fifth at third base, and Angel Pagan, Michael Morse, and Hunter Pence are eighth, ninth, and 10th for outfielders.

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San Francisco Giants: Should They Pursue Jeff Samardzija?
May 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) follows through on a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

May 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) follows through on a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants just finished up a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs, and one of the Cubs’ starting pitchers has been connected to the Giants in some recent trade rumors. It’s very likely that Jeff Samardzija will be moved before the trade deadline, and San Francisco is one of the possible destinations for him.

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Hunter Pence’s Scooter Has Been Found and Returned
May 13, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) points to the sky after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

May 13, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) points to the sky after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Hunter Pence can sleep soundly tonight. Not only did the San Francisco Giants secure a series win over the Chicago Cubs with their 5-0 win today, but Pence’s scooter has been found and was returned.

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Mauer on Posey: “I’d Like to See Him Catch as Long as He Can.”
May 14, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) reacts between plays against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

May 14, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) reacts between plays against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants are currently playing a three-game interleague series against the Minnesota Twins this weekend at AT&T Park. The Giants and the Twins play in different leagues in MLB, but they have something in common. The Twins converted their face of the franchise and superstar catcher Joe Mauer into a first baseman to protect him from injuries and keep his bat in the lineup. Ever since Buster Posey suffered a gruesome leg injury in 2011, there has been discussion that the Giants should do the same thing for Posey in the near future.

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