Nellie-ball? Hm.

With the playoffs on the line against the formidable Pheonix Suns, Don Nelson decided to bench the leader of his team for the entire second half. Baron Davis sat on the bench while his teammates roared back from a 14 point deficit, going on a 38-19 stretch for the period. So with the Warriors fighting for their playoff lives against a top tier team, Davis remained on the bench. I cannot express how dumb I feel this coaching decision was.

Until a report comes out that Davis was injured or that he punched Nelli in the face at halftime, there is no excuse for him sitting. Last year, the Warriors were the most volatile, fun team to watch in the playoffs. The entire squad was draining from beyond the arc. The Warriors also put up higher scores than anyone in the NBA. Bottom line: they are a fun, energetic and entertaining team to watch, and now, because of a stubborn, over the hill coach, they are out.

This single decision could be the end of an era in Golden State. Nellie could lose his post, Davis could decide to bolt and their newest star Monta Ellis is a free agent. Davis is the face of this team, just look at the Amazing Happens commercials. Davis is one of the stars. And how can't he be? He's got charisma and he's tasked with reigning in the unpredictable Stephen Jackson.

The excuse Nelson gave for why Davis sat is laughable:

"He was having a bad game. He was terrible," Nelson said of Davis, according to the Chronicle. "He was the worst player on the floor, and I told him to take the second half off. He was 2-for-13, we were down 14 points. "I said, 'Hey, let's relax and play some young guys.'"

You know Don, when a superstar has a rough first half, usually you give him a pep talk in the locker room and he has the fortitude to gather himself with the season on the line and get back out there.

"Take the second half off?!?!?!" There may not be another first half that matters in your season! Play your superstar even if he runs you into the ground. At least you can say you had the best possible players out there on the floor when you lost.

Now, all you have for this season is a big fat, "What if?"