Stephen’s answers ‘come with sighs’

In Denver:

He’s struggled with defense. His consistency ebbs and flows on offense. Golden State has had a dysfunctional start with finger-pointing between players, feuding between ex-forward Stephen Jackson and coach Don Nelson before the player was traded; and a budding star in guard Monta Ellis who before the season even began said he could not co-exist with Curry in the same backcourt.

And through all of that, the baby-faced kid from Davidson is supposed to learn and grow and become a true professional.

“I’m not happy with how things are going so far, right now anyway, the consistency of my game,” Curry said.

On Twitter: Watching all this college basketball today made me miss them days...wanna see my wildcats get a win tmw down in charleston. In Oakland: Rockets.

Placid preseason? Nope

Shaun Powell on NBA.com:

Stephen Curry is getting a point-blank education in October, and it’s just getting started. The Warriors have the potential to be entertaining both on the court and on the bench. Jackson, for example, might be a season-long migraine, given his moods and trade demands. Teams are offering only a stale bag of popcorn and a flat soda for him, meaning if Jackson refuses to shut up, the low-ball offers will keep coming and he’ll keep sticking around. If that’s the case, then the Warriors can only hope Jackson doesn’t destroy the locker room along with his trade value.

Dell: “We talked about that. There’s going to be situations and circumstances. He just has to be accountable for his own actions, not anyone else’s. That stuff going on with other players is not a concern. That’s between them and the organization. He’s not going to get caught up in that or anything else.”

Golden State drama

Stephen Jackson says he doesn’t want to be captain or a role model. No. 30 says: “This has been different for me, but I have a feeling that once the season starts, things will settle down. I really don’t know what else to say about this offseason and the things that have happened up to this point, but I have an optimistic outlook for our future. Hopefully, things will turn around.” Deadspin. The real world.