It's Clear Team President Robert Rowell is Making Some of Warriors' Basketball Decisions Matt Steinmetz, Golden State Warriors Examiner Some may try to soft-pedal the importance of Rowell vetoing a three-year, $39 million extension for Baron Davis this offseason, _ leading to Davis’ opt out _ but it is significant. What it means is that Rowell is no longer just assessing the monetary aspect of deals and instructing accordingly. He’s assessing the player aspect of deals and instructing accordingly. Confident Warriors' Rookie Randolph is Turning Heads Marcus Thompson II, Mercury News "I want to be one of the best to ever play the game," he said with the straightest face and the most matter-of-fact tone he could manage. "I love the rookie," said Warriors forward Al Harrington, who can often be seen working with Randolph after practice. "He's got a lot of heart. He's got attitude, which is great. "... He's going to be a great player. He's just got to stick to it. The thing I like about him is he's got a chip on his shoulder." Longshot Nelson Tries to Defend His Way onto Nellie's Team Janny Hu, SF Chronicle A certain tranquility exists when DeMarcus Nelson talks about his evolution as a basketball player. The former Bay Area prep standout, staring at an empty practice court and seated in a chair vacated moments ago by Warriors coach Don Nelson, feels he has come full circle. "This is where it started for me," DeMarcus Nelson said. ...