Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
Meanwhile, the Warriors find themselves at a crossroads. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
This team is coming off of a championship, yet, they boast a young core that could be the envy of some rebuilding teams. With that in mind, shouldn’t they be looking for the next Draymond Green?
Perhaps that’s a lofty title to give Obi Toppin. At the same time, he’s a strong, versatile defensive forward with roughly Green’s proportions. This Warriors’ developmental program could do wonders with him. After all, they have a direct precedent for his potential development in Green.
Meanwhile, Evan Fournier is helpful in the short term.
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Adding another floor spacer/shot creator never hurts. This deal has the Warriors doing what they’ve always done: turning one eye to the future while keeping another on the present.
Perhaps that’s the secret to establishing a winning culture.