A player-by-player evaluation of Warriors’ post-Summer League roster

A player-by-player evaluation of Warriors’ post-Summer League roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The 2024 NBA Draft is over, and so is free agency (mostly). Trade exploration continues, at least for the Warriors, but it’s conceivable that they could enter next season with the roster they currently have.

It’s not what they want, of course, but might be the outcome. Golden State’s roster is at 14, not counting two-way contracts. Much can change – and surely will if there is a major trade before the team arrives for training camp on Sept. 30.

Here is an alphabetical summary of 14 players who would be on the roster if training camp were to open on Tuesday:

Versatility is his greatest asset. He has the playmaking skills of a point guard, but stands 6-foot-9 and defies positional category. He embraces his nickname “Slo Mo,” perhaps because, like fellow sloth Luka Donćić, he tends to get where he wants to go. Anderson can defend multiple positions but is best in the paint.

Role: Second unit. Projects to get 16-22 minutes per game, mostly behind Draymond Green

The greatest player in franchise history is throwing jabs at Father Time. For how long? He’s 36 and still the most feared shot-making point guard in the league, which results in more gravitational pull than anyone. No matter which jerseys the Warriors wear on a given night, he’s still the sun around which they’ll revolve.

Role: Starting point guard. Coach Steve Kerr wants to keep Curry around 30 minutes per game, which is a reasonable plan.

Draymond Green (13th season)

The director of defense still can bring it, and his presence is essential to any push toward 50 wins. Golden State was 13-14 without him last season, 33-22 with him. The most volatile player in the league should have one focus, one goal: Be available for 75 games. Time for Draymond to regulate.

Role: Starting power forward. He projects to around 30 minutes per game. Draymond will play some center, but age 34 it’s unfair to ask he do so most of the time.

The Warriors knew they needed to replace Klay Thompson’s shooting/production, and no available player fills that void…

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Publish date : 2024-07-23 14:41:05

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