Dunleavy stresses ‘internal development’ as Warriors’ path to improve

Dunleavy stresses ‘internal development’ as Warriors’ path to improve originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – As the Warriors watched the Boston Celtics celebrate their championship from afar, general manager Mike Dunleavy and the rest of the front office are beginning their busiest week of the NBA offseason.

The 2024 NBA Draft begins Wednesday, and the Warriors aren’t on the clock until Thursday afternoon at No. 52 overall. Free agency then starts Sunday at 3:30 p.m. PT, and who knows what Golden State, and the rest of the league, will look like by the end of the weekend.

Having to figure out Klay Thompson’s contract situation first, while owner Joe Lacob has stated his public hope of getting under the second apron and avoiding the luxury tax as a whole, the trade market appears to be the Warriors’ best path for quick improvements. Dunleavy, however, states those already in the building have to be a main priority – even after a season where the Warriors missed the NBA playoffs.

“I’m of the belief internal development is [the best avenue to improve the team],” Dunleavy said. “I’m a big player development guy. I think our young players have a really big chance to grow and get better. … Even our guys who have been here for a while. I think that’s got to be the main thing, and then from there you look to see what else is out there.”

Mike Dunleavy says “all things are on the table” this offseason, but believes internal player development is the best way to improve the roster pic.twitter.com/HX0IH1f6cM

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Dunleavy specifically mentioned Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis as young players internally who can have bigger roles and help the Warriors in the present. Kuminga and Moody both were selected by the Warriors in the lottery of the 2021 draft, when Bob Myers still was Golden State’s GM. Dunleavy, a year ago in his first draft as GM, added Podziemski at No. 19 and Jackson-Davis at No. 57 overall.

Both became integral Warriors pieces during their rookie seasons. Podziemski was selected…

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Publish date : 2024-06-25 00:43:00

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