As the defending champion team next season, the Warriors have basically maintained their core championship lineup this offseason: Curry , Klay Thompson , Wiggins, Jordan Poole, Dream Green, Lu Core players such as and Kuminga are still there. It is a pity that Payton Jr. is leaving the team, because Payton Jr. has a balanced offensive and defensive strength and is very suitable for the Warriors' lineup and system. During this offseason, the Warriors' reinforcements, except for DiVincenzo , are mainly young players, newcomers, and all of them are this year's rookies or undrafted. The Warriors have 5 new players joining, 4 of them are rookies, the 14-man roster has been released, and the super luxury tax has been reduced.
US media NBA experts and commentators are right: the Warriors do not need to trade to get Durant . Their existing lineup already has strong chemistry and strength. Moreover, although Wiggins' offensive skills are not as good as Durant's, Wiggins is younger and better defensively than Durant. The basic plan for the Warriors to win the championship is Curry + Klay Thompson + Wiggins + Jordan Poole + Dream Green + Looney. Although this lineup only has one superstar in Curry, they have formed the best chemistry in the league. Reactions and Effects. Many fans also have the same view: the Warriors will still be one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference next season, and Curry and the others will definitely still be the favorites to win the championship.
Looney's contract extension is very important to stay on the team. To win Looney for 25.5 million in three years, the Warriors Miles made the most correct choice. There may be many types of centers across the league, but there are very few centers that fit the Warriors' lineup and system, and Looney should be one of the best choices. Looney does not need the ball. His ability to rebound and defend the basket is great. The most important thing is: Looney understands Cole 's substitutions and tactical ideas. Generally, blue-collar centers may not know how to play with Curry. How to play the inside and outside pick-and-roll next to Klay Thompson, but Looney knows. Wiseman It would be great if he had Looney's understanding. Wiseman doesn't know how to play inside and outside pick-and-rolls next to Curry, and often causes mistakes for his own people. Therefore, in the new season, the Warriors hope that Wiseman will return, be able to rediscover his position, and regain his talent and strength.
The most important signing and reinforcement for the Warriors this summer: the acquisition of DiVincenzo for US$9.3 million in two years. DiVincenzo is Payton Jr.'s replacement, and when DiVincenzo was in Bucks , his defensive ability was in the top ten in the league, not losing to Payton Jr. It is said that many teams have offered DiVincenzo higher contracts, but he wants to join the Warriors to gilt and prove himself again. Otto Porter joined the Warriors with a minimum salary last season. He came here to get gold plating. Unexpectedly, the joining effect was very good, and he followed Curry and the others to win the championship and realize his dream. Otto Porter signed a two-year contract with the Raptors this summer for 13 million US dollars. Contract, fame and fortune, and become one of the winners.
Five new players joined the Warriors. Except for DiVincenzo, the other four are rookies: No. 28 pick Baldwin (forward), No. 44 pick Rollins (guard), No. 55 pick Santos (small forward), No. Drafted Quiñones (guard). The Warriors selected Jordan Poole in 2019 and trained him to become a young star. Therefore, the Warriors management is particularly confident: they have selected many young players for training this year. These 4 first-year rookies, plus 2 second-year rookies (Kuminga + Moody), plus Wiseman, the Warriors' young players need to work hard to improve next season and grow into what the team needs. The warrior.
The Warriors officially announced the 14-man roster: Curry, Klay Thompson, Wiggins, Dream Green, DiVincenzo, Poole, Looney, Kuminga, Moody, Wiseman, Baldwin, Santos , Quiñones, Rollins. The total salary of this Warriors lineup next season is 171.1 million U.S. dollars, and the luxury tax is 148 million U.S. dollars. Last season, the luxury tax was 170 million U.S. dollars. The salary cap increased, the luxury tax line moved up, and the Warriors luxury tax decreased. The Warriors still have one spot on the roster, who will they sign? Iguodala should retire. His role in the Warriors last season was minimal.There are many All-star veterans in the free market: Anthony, Howard, Griffin, Ade, Schroder and other players. The Warriors' 15-man roster, the last spot, who should be signed ?
