One of the most popular sports figures in Golden State history, Chris Mullin is finally set to become its head of basketball operations and will hold the title of executive vice president of basketball operations after serving two years as an assistant to general manager Gary St. Jean, whose future role with the team remains unclear. A press conference has been scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Mullin spent most of his 16 year playing career as a Warrior. He is a 5 time All-Star and was an integral part of Golden State's famous "Run TMC" trio alongside Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond, averaging 18.2ppg during his illustrious career. Chris Mullin retired during the 2000/01 season and became the assistant GM following the 2001/02 campaign.

There has been speculation that head coach Eric Mussleman will be replaced by Rod Higgins with Mullin now incharge but he refused to address Mussleman's status yesterday.

"I do feel a responsibility having spent so much time in the community and knowing the fans," said Mullin, 40, who played 13 seasons for the Warriors and was one of their all-time great players. "From this day forward the one thing I am really going to focus on is adding the right pieces to our young core, that we improve, develop and grow."

"The first thing I need to do is start evaluating and preparing for all the offseason stuff," Mullin said. "I look forward to meeting with the (coaching) staff. It's something that will be addressed at the right time. ... We have a coach. It's not something to be discussed right now."