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Golden State Warriors: The 2016-17 Starting Lineup

By Charles Rahrig V

Mar 12, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after an asset to guard Shaun Livingston (34) for a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after an asset to guard Shaun Livingston (34) for a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) battle for a loose ball in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 97-88. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) battle for a loose ball in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 97-88. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Zaza Pachulia – Center

With the signing of Kevin Durant to the roster, the Golden State Warriors had to ship Andrew Bogut out to the Dallas Mavericks and they renounced their rights on center Festus Ezeli, who signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.

The good news is that they prepared for those departures by drafting Damian Jones in the draft. However, Jones won’t be forced into the starting lineup right away, because the team was able to land center Zaza Pachulia for cheap.

Compared to what other centers around the league were getting paid, Pachulia is an excellent addition to the Warriors and he turned down more money from elsewhere to sign with the team in free agency.

He is a solid center and can do a fine job in the post, which is all Golden State Will need him to do with the other superstars that are currently on the roster. He also is a tough player and will add yet another layer of toughness for when the team makes the playoffs.

Durant was the biggest signing, but signing Pachulia was a huge steal for Golden State, as he can step in and be the starting center on a championship team without issue.

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