Space Cadet to Leader? B/R Chats with Ex-Laker And Now Warrior Vlade Radmanovic

As any long-time Los Angeles Laker fan will tell you, current Golden State Warrior forward Vladimir Radmanovic had many ups and downs during his nearly four years with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Most specifically, Vlade was in and out of head coach Phil Jackson’s doghouse constantly.

But boy the times have changed.

The player once known as a “space cadet,” as labeled by Jackson, and famous (or is it notorious?) for injuring himself while illegally snowboarding during the NBA All-Star break, is a different, grown-up player.

Seriously?

I know you don’t want to believe it. But it’s true.

Vlade is now not only a solid basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, but one of that young team’s veteran leaders.

...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - Golden State Warriors
Article is property of BleacherReport.com