Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
This deal will be questioned from Golden State’s side as well. Some will argue that Bridges is redundant alongside Andrew Wiggins.
Those people may want to pay closer attention to the modern NBA. Three-and-D wings who can create their own shot are never redundant. The Warriors could simply slide Wiggins up to the 4.
Yes, that edges Draymond Green out. It’s beginning to feel like he’s likely to head elsewhere anyway. He’s due for an extension soon, whereas Bridges is cost controlled for the immediate future.
He’s also, at this stage in each man’s career, more productive. Whatever happens with Green, this is a win-now trade that should make the Warriors a better team.
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If they find themselves battling LeBron James in next year’s playoffs, they’ll be thankful to have made it.
