Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
The Warriors do the deal to get better. This is an open and shut case.
Landing Poeltl ought to help them do so. By now, he’s one of the better defensive big men in the NBA. His ability to protect the rim and defend in space puts him in rare company.
Moreover, his time at the University of Popovich ought to be an asset for the Warriors. This is a well-trained, high-feel basketball player who should be able to quickly grasp the Warriors’ motion-based, screen-heavy system.
Parting with Wiseman won’t be easy. After all, the Warriors are only a few years removed from selecting him with the second overall pick in the NBA draft.
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On the other hand, if they’re hoping to repeat as champions this year, that may be a necessary sacrifice.
After all, defending an NBA championship isn’t easy either.
