The plan isn't to have people confuse Troy Murphy for Chris Mullin.
The idea is to have opposing power forwards and centers wondering why they're standing 20 feet from the basket.

"I'm happy that I'm making the 3-point shot a part of my game," Murphy said. "It's one thing to guard somebody at 17, 18 feet, but it's another to guard them at 22, 23 feet."

With training camp opening today in Hawaii, the Golden State Warriors can reflect on a busy summer. Through free agency and trades, only five players remain from last year's team.

Of the holdovers, there have been trade rumors and off-court distractions. The only certainty at the Warriors prac- tice facility has been Murphy.

Five days a week, Murphy has been hitting the weights, honing his skills and developing a 3-point shot that should make him a more complete offensive threat.

"There's no other place where I could have this kind of facility and the coaches around all summer to work out with me every day," Murphy said.

For his efforts, his new3-point shot and work ethic have been one of the hot topics as the Warriors open training camp.

"I don't know anybody who works as hard as Troy Murphy," general manager Garry St. Jean said. "When you commit yourself that diligently, good things will happen for you.

"He's always had the good touch, but now he looks so much more confident from further out."