96:87! The first preseason game of the Warriors 2022-2023 season began with victory. The Warriors' starting lineup is Curry + Poole + Green + Wiggins + Looney . Although I won the game, it actually exposed some big problems. Poole made 1 of 10 shots in the game, and his shooting feel was completely gone. When he partnered with Curry in the backcourt, he still performed incompatiblely.
in this game, and under normal circumstances, he will definitely start. If Poole, who has already played well, will definitely be a substitute, it will be a waste of money. It was previously revealed that the Warriors expected to provide Poole with a maximum salary of at least 4 years and 100 million yuan. Once the contract is renewed, there is no stable starting position, so the actual cost-effectiveness is not high.
In addition, the Warriors are also facing the renewal of Wiggins, the core of another team. According to the outstanding performance of in this year's playoffs, the maximum salary was not yet achieved. However, the big contracts of Splash Brothers and Green have locked out the salary space, and there are also renewals of Wiseman and others. Although the Warriors want to leave all the championship teams, the salary pressure caused cannot be ignored.
In this context, the US media "NBAanalysis" also advised the Warriors to give out Pooles, and proposed a feasible trading plan, which is expected to achieve a win-win situation. The specific content of is: the Warriors send out Jordan Poole , and got Quentin Grimes of the Knicks + 2023 first round pick + 2025 first round swap rights + 2024 first round swap rights. How should
evaluate such a transaction plan?
The Warriors won two first rounds without losing
For the Warriors, it would be a pity if they lost Poole. Because when Curry was absent last season, the young Poole actually played the role of Curry and showed excellent scoring talent. Cole also used many tactics exclusive to Curry on Poole, and it was still very effective, which felt like Curry's successor. The Warriors' vision was indeed fierce.
But happiness has the worries of happiness. Poole's many roles on the court overlap with Curry, and his defensive end is not as good as Curry. Even so, it is okay to partner with the starting lineup, but Poole is still difficult to shake Clay's position. In this trading plan, the Warriors may face a turning point in problems. Young player Grimes also has great potential. Last season, he averaged 17.1 minutes per game and was able to score 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.
22 years old, he can completely replace Poole's position. He is not afraid of physical confrontation on the defensive end and has a 38.1% outside three-point shooting percentage. It is enough to be Curry's substitute. He is also very clear about his positioning. The most important thing is that his annual salary is only 2.27 million yuan, and his rookie contract has expired in three years. The Warriors don't have to worry about contract issues in a short period of time, and also solved Poole's renewal problem.
In addition, the Warriors can get two first-round picks, which is completely acceptable. In recent years, the Warriors' management's draft vision has indeed been good. In addition to Poole, there are also young people such as Wiseman, Kumingga and Moody. In this way, the Warriors can retain their existing competitiveness. The same two first-round picks will also allow the team to have considerable reconstruction capital in the future.
Knicks can strengthen the backcourt
On the other side, the Knicks are undoubtedly the bigger winner. In addition to renewing the contract with new star Barrett in this offseason, almost all the players were placed on the shelves, including the star of the main Randall , and was also deeply involved in trading rumors. Then, he traded the starting point guard Walker last season and introduced Brunson of the Mavericks, but the team actually did not have a very suitable cornerstone for team building.
Barrett's personality and style of play are more inclined to the second-in-command. In this plan, if Poole can get it, the Knicks will be equivalent to ushering in the cornerstone of the young team building that he has always dreamed of. Although Poole is only 22 years old, he has the potential to lead the Warriors last season, he has been able to average 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game with the Warriors, and has had the experience of leading the team for a period of time.
In this way, Knicks can build a team with Poole and Barrett as the core. Brunson and Poole are in the backcourt, and the overall strength is significantly improved. Randall and Barrett are also on the front line, and Mitchell Robinson in the interior. In addition, Fournier , Toppin and Ross are strong players. The Knicks are obviously more deterrent in line configuration, and it is very likely to enter the playoffs again.
And how far Poole can grow in the future also determines the upper limit of the Knicks. If the bet is successful, the Knicks may also get a second Curry. For Poole, instead of playing as a substitute for the Warriors, it is better to come to the Knicks, and have hope of becoming a ball-holding core, and will have more tactical status and playing time to show his talent.
In general, the transaction plan proposed by the US media is a win-win situation for both teams. The Warriors can get a low-level Poole with good strength, but it has enough effect. The two first-round picks are also extremely cost-effective. The Knicks are facing the cornerstone of the team building, and their backcourt strength is also significantly enhanced and they are expected to enter the playoffs. What do you think about this?
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