Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
Part of how the Warriors unlocked Green was by moving him to the 5. It gave them practically unprecedented defensive versatility.
This deal would give them the same. In all likelihood, the Warriors would start Siakam at the 5. A frontcourt featuring him, Green, and Andrew Wiggins can switch everything, guard multiple positions and wreak havoc.
The offensive fit is also pristine. Adding another elite playmaker in the frontcourt ought to extend Steph Curry’s prime by one more year. This Warriors team would be nearly impossible to contain.
Finally, there may be some merit to moving Poole. Nobody’s forgotten his dust-up with Green this summer.
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Even if their issues are behind them, the Warriors could stand to get ahead of any potential chemistry issues as they gear up for another title run.
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