Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal

Evidently, the Golden State Warriors haven’t needed a player like Myles Turner. They’ve been the defining NBA team of the last decade without one.

On the other hand, sometimes you don’t know what you’re missing until you get it.

Of course, Turner’s floor-spacing won’t be the only benefit this Warriors team yields from this deal. He’s also one of the best rim protectors in the NBA. Pairing him with Draymond Green would give an already lethal Warriors defense an added boost.

It’s worth noting that Kevon Looney played a vital role in the Warriors’ recent title run. Arguably, they shouldn’t even be in the market for a new big. On the other hand, there would still be a role for Looney on this squad. He could get significant minutes as a backup 5 who plays the 4 for stretches alongside Turner.

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After all, Turner’s floor-spacing would render Looney’s non-shooting a non-issue. That’s another benefit of rostering a stretch big: it affords you versatility. In fact, it may afford the Warriors enough to defend their NBA championship.