Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
The Warriors sure would have a deep guard rotation following this deal.
Yes, they’re losing Thompson, but they’re adding two guards who’ll require time in the process. Moreover, they’ll have their starting backcourt set between Curry and Poole.
On the other hand, that brings us to the main reason they’d entertain moving Thompson instead of Green: They can afford to.
Green has been instrumental to the success of these Warriors. Granted, so has Thompson, but Poole is in line to replace him in the starting lineup. Moreover, their entire defensive scheme is built around Green’s abilities.
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Simply put, he is less replaceable than Thompson in the Warrior’s bid to repeat as NBA champions in 2022-23.
Of course, they’ll be bringing Toppin in to, in the long-term, replace Green. In all likelihood, he won’t be able to perfectly do so. Still, he’s a similarly agile and versatile forward who could fill his role.
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As for the team’s new surplus of guards, the Warriors can simply run three-guard lineups featuring Fournier at the 3. This deal helps lighten the Warriors’ financial load and keep them competitive at the same time.
What does it do for the Knicks?
