But the logo man felt that the Warriors were too peaceful in their lackluster performance. They needed a warrior like Stephen Jackson or Ron Artest to ignite internal competition and force young players to improve. Those who couldn't withstand it would be discarded, while those who could would continue to train, nurturing a 'king of insects'.
Old Nelson might appear odd, but looking at the Mavericks he built from scratch, it was clear his team-building approach had always been quite peaceful. He liked to establish a core first and then advance steadily step by step. The chaotic play in the Mavericks during the 06-07 season was purely an act of revenge against his old employer.
In the end, Old Nelson chose to resign, and the logo man selected his favorite target—John Wall's teammate, the freshman center from the University of Kentucky, DeMarcus Cousins.
