Morrow makes name for himself

In Orlando this July, Anthony Morrow had European scouts huddled together on cell phones muttering his name like some kind of mantra.
"Muh-ruh?" "Muh-row." "Morrrrow."
Had a first-hand view of them scrambling around to try and track down his representation, only to find out he had already signed with Budivelnyk in the Ukraine and was just chasing his NBA dreams on the Nets summer league squad.
As you now know, that move to Kiev was put on hold.
Morrow shot 28-for-43 from three-point range over 12 games in Orlando, Las Vegas and Utah, won MVP of the Rocky Mountain Revue and wound up signing a partially guaranteed deal with the Warriors.
After Saturday afternoon's 37-point explosion at Staples Center, it's safe to assume he's going to hang around long enough to collect his new paycheck entirely.
Starting in place of C.J. Watson as Don Nelson went to Stephen Jackson as point-forward, Morrow hit 15-for-20, including 4-for-5 from 3-point range. For those NBA scouts who pigeon-holed him as just a shooter in keeping him out of the 2008 Draft, he added 10 rebounds.
And yes, Morrow certainly had everybody that passed him over in mind when he was filling it up over the likes of Baron Davis and Al Thornton this afternoon. This summer, he fully copped to harboring a massive chip on his shoulder over not being selected in either of the two rounds despite putting in four years at Georgia Tech in the prestigious ACC. He was bitter about it and planned to stay that way. Says it helps him play better.
Of course, winding up in Golden State is the greatest thing that could've ever happened to him, because he's tailor-made for the freedom Nellieball provides. In Nelson, he also fell into the lap of a coach willing to give everybody a fair shake. Watson and fellow starter Kelenna Azubuike are Nellie finds, guys he falls in love with and finds minutes for.
Sometimes he falls out of love, but with Morrow, don't be surprised if it's for keeps. Even when Monta Ellis returns, Morrow could remain in the lineup to stretch out defenses and feed off penetration. While Azubuike's activity is an asset, having a guy like Morrow to stretch defenses could be invaluable.
To think, if the kid hadn't gone on a nice shooting run over the summer, he could be making his living in virtual anonymity. Instead, given the likelihood that he'll flourish under Nelson, he's about to become very popular.
The mad rush to pick him up in fantasy leagues has already started. Remember, the name's Morrow.