Don’t look now, however the Golden State Warriors have gone into win-now mode…and they’re eleventh within the Western Convention standings.
The Spurs, at the moment two video games behind the Warriors and twelfth within the standings, picked up De’Aaron Fox — a younger, lightning fast guard in addition to a 2023 All-Star, 2023 Clutch Participant of the Yr, and the 2024 NBA steals chief.
In distinction, the Warriors picked up Jimmy Butler, a thirty-five-year-old small ahead with a penchant for being the focus and leaving carnage in his wake.
Whereas the Spurs are trying long run and planning their future, the Warriors have moved into DEFCON 3 (being pressured into 4 with the departure of Klay Thompson final summer season).
Really the tip of a dynasty, two-time league MVP Steph Curry, arguably the best shooter the sport has ever recognized, is heading into his twilight years (so far as basketball is anxious). Why precisely are they bringing Jimmy Butler, who averages 17 factors per sport, his lowest in over a decade, stays unclear.
Butler is aggressive on the defensive finish and may make a distinction in clutch time. However Butler’s Achille’s Heel is his must be the most effective participant on a group. He should be the focus.
Seeing how Butler handles taking a backseat to Stephen Curry and Draymond Inexperienced, additionally in his mid-thirties, stays to be seen.
One factor to notice, Andrew Wiggins was taking part in the identical place as Butler, scoring roughly the identical, and was six-years youthful. Whereas Wiggins was not the two-way participant Butler is, he additionally isn’t as outspoken when issues don’t go his manner.
Whether or not that is greatest likelihood the Warriors must make a title run stays to be seen, however contemplating Kevin Durant wasn’t concerned with a reunion in San Fran, this simply might the most effective the Warriors may get.
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