Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
If the Warriors can’t have Green, they might as well target the next Green, right?
Granted, that’s a lofty title to bestow on Deni Avdija. On the other hand, he may be capable of living up to it. He’s established himself as a strong, multi-positional defender with playmaking chops in the same mold as Green. Who knows what this Warriors coaching staff might be able to do with him?
On the other hand, the Warriors are getting more than just Avdija here. Will Barton is a great offensive player – he’ll give the Warriors an injection of playmaking and shot creation.
Meanwhile, Taj Gibson may be past his prime, but he’s a solid end-of-bench option with veteran experience.
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This may not be optimal for the Warriors. Trading a cornerstone player seldom is. Still, if they’re forced to move Green, this deal nets them a potential new cornerstone and two solid veterans in return for him.
That might be the best way they can move into their new, post-Draymond world.
