Warriors Issue Statement Regarding Stephen Jackson's Comments

by Matt Steinmetz

Filed under: Warriors

Stephen Jackson made some statements over the weekend that apparently got the Warriors' attention. On Monday, they issued a statement in response to Jackson's statements.

Jackson made it clear on Friday he doesn't want to be a Warrior anymore. But less than 10 months ago, as he was personally negotiating a contract extension with team president Robert Rowell, Jackson talked of wanting to be a "Warrior for life."

Jackson wound up securing a three-year, $27 million extension last November. The Warriors' statement from general Larry Riley follows:

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