Why Golden State Warriors Should Pursue This Trade

We’ve been pretty clear on what would motivate the Golden State Warriors to do this deal. It’s the opportunity to create the best defense in NBA history.

Of course, Gobert contributes on offense as well. He shot an unfathomably high 71.3% from the field in 2021-22. Having that kind of interior presence would be a boon to this Warriors offense. They’re accustomed to having a non-spacer like Gobert in the middle. They’ve won championships with both Andrew Bogut and Kevon Looney.

Gobert is worlds ahead of both. Beyond his absurd accuracy inside, he’s an elite screen setter with a high basketball IQ. He should be able to acclimatize to a nuanced Warriors offense quickly and provide it with a boost.

The Warriors may be apprehensive to make this deal. They seem intent on straddling a line between the present and the future. Sometimes, that’s a strategy that finds you whiffing on both timelines.

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They should go all-in. If they do, they could do no better than Rudy Gobert.