Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal

It’s also hard to believe, but the Golden State Warriors haven’t leaned into a real stretch five during their dynastic run either.

In fact, this organization played a key role in revolutionizing the NBA game by slotting Draymond Green at the position for spells. Green may not be a knock-down shooter, but he does stretch the floor. More importantly, he’s allowed the Warriors to pick up their pace at that position.

Myles Turner won’t necessarily do the same. With that said, he is a better traditional rim protector than Green. Putting him in drop coverage with Green as a free safety ought to give an already-elite Warriors defense a boost.

On the offensive end, the Warriors will be able to boast five-out spacing more regularly with Turner on the roster. Looney will likely become the only non-spacer in their regular rotation. That’s a terrifying proposition for an offense built around Steph Curry’s historic off-ball gravity.

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Sure, the Warriors are (mostly) quitting on their youth movement here. With that said, they should be forming the best team in the National Basketball Association in the process.