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Article: Dampier D-Day key to Warriors

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April 11, 2004
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OAKLAND -- It could be an extremely busy off-season for the Golden State Warriors.

Then again, it could be a very quiet one.

The determining factor: What does the organization do about Erick Dampier's pending free agency?

If the league's fourth-leading rebounder somehow is retained, it's quite possible the Warriors could employ almost an identical look next season, including the coach and general manager.

But if Dampier moves on, it could trigger a domino effect felt as far away as Charlotte.

It all depends upon how Bob Rowell and Chris Mullin -- and perhaps Dampier -- choose to make things happen.

"We'd love Damp to be a Warrior," Rowell said Friday night before he watched his team, ...

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