Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
This will not be an easy decision for the Warriors to make.
This team has prided itself in preparing for the future while winning. Meanwhile, they’ve got to part with significant contributors to make the money work. Looney is a starter, and Igoudala is a spiritual leader.
At the same time, these Warriors are 20-19. This is not a team that looks prepared to defend an NBA championship. It may be time to prioritize the present over the future.
Adding LaVine would surely improve their future. The Warriors could slide Klay Thompson to the 3, put Jordan Poole in a sixth-man role, and have the best guard rotation in the NBA.
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Meanwhile, as impactful as Looney can be, his skillset can likely be replicated in the buyout market
That may not be such a difficult decision after all.