Mullen Hates X-Rays and SATs

When Golden State chose two game wonder Patrick O'Bryant with their first pick in the 2006 NBA draft, the reaction was less than positive amongst the dozen or so NBA fans in the bay area. O'Bryant isn't off to a very good start in proving his critics wrong. The Warriors revealed today that O'Bryant has a broken bone in his right foot and will miss 4 to 6 weeks. Only 20 years old and the 7 footer already has foot/ankle problems. This is not going to end well.

For his part, vice president Chris Mullen seemed prepared for this eventuality. Either that or he's illiterate. In the statement in which the injury was revealed, Mullen said:

"We're optimistic that this injury will not preclude Patrick from missing a large amount of time.''

I don't think you need to worry about that one, Chris. Nothing will preclude Patrick from missing a large amount of time.