David West

David West has signed on to play one more season with the Golden State Warriors. On Friday, the 14-year veteran was honored for his work off the court.

After reportedly mulling retirement, center David West has re-signed with the Warriors for one final season, according to a report from David Aldridge.

“I’m thinking about it. I am kinda leaning towards playing again, probably just going to give it another few days or so. It’s one of those things, if I do keep playing it’s going to be out here because it’s such a great spot, I really enjoy the environment, I enjoy the vibe.”

A fan sitting court side, with close ties to LeBron James according to ESPN, was tossed by security during the third quarter, after getting into a verbal altercation with Matt Barnes.

When you have a handful of the best players of the last decade squaring off against each other, it certainly makes it harder for the lesser known individual players to grab the spotlight.

Here was the deep ball the San Francisco 49ers were looking for last season. David West’s pass to Ian Clark at the end of the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was a dart. But, probably more impressive was Clark’s agility in catching and finishing at the rim as time expired.

David West has been with Golden State for less than a year, but his guidance and veteran presence are clearly being felt by his teammates. West had eight points, four assists, and three rebounds, but players like Draymond Green and Steph Curry understand his off-court influence will be vital come playoff time.

The loss of West is Golden State’s first significant injury issue of the season, and the veteran’s presence with the second unit will be missed, especially after establishing himself as the team’s best big off the bench in recent months.

Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and David West all voiced their support of Steve Kerr’s comments Friday that he used marijuana for chronic back pain, believing it could spark an important dialogue.

Fresh off the heels of the blockbuster signing of Kevin Durant, the Warriors have now shifted their focus to filling in the roster around him and have added a veteran forward to provide bench depth. Golden State has signed David West, who most recently played with the Spurs, to a one year deal for the […]