Curry and Lee sent a clear message to co-owner Joe Lacob and team management, saying players want Mark Jackson back as coach and an end to all the uncertainty that surrounded him this season.

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The pressure on Jackson began when the Warriors decided to pick up his contract option for 2014-15 instead of negotiating a long-term deal as he had wanted. Dismissing two assistants in a 12-day stretch before the playoffs added to the questions about the environment Jackson has fostered, and a first-round playoff exit to the Los Angeles Clippers hasn't helped his cause.