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A look at how the Warriors did in the 2016-17 GM’s poll

By Carlos Murillo

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) shoots the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Role Players

The Warriors are going to have one of the deepest benches in the league. Many felt that they lost too much in the Durant acquisition, but the preseason has opened some eyes. Their reserves might be even stronger than last year.

Andre Iguodala was voted by 40 percent of voters to be the most impactful bench player. He was second only to Jamal Crawford. The fact that Iguodala is behind Crawford is quite ridiculous and it shows exactly why GMs have allowed Golden State to build the team they have. They value scoring and seemingly tangible pieces of evidence of production rather than basketball IQ and leadership.

Zaza Pachulia, the Warriors’ new starting center, received some votes for most underrated player acquisition. He came cheap and he’s a big body for the team. Andrew Bogut got 10.3 percent of votes for Dallas, good for third on the list. Harrison Barnes did not receive a vote.

The Warriors’ sensational rookie that they acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks, Patrick McCaw also made an appearance on the list. He was third on the question that asked which player would prove to be the biggest steal of the Draft based on his selection spot. Dejounte Murray of the Spurs at 29 was first, Kris Dunn of the Wolves at 5 was second, and McCaw at 38 was third with 13.3 percent of votes. They’re still sleeping on him.

In a fun question, Shaun Livingston earned some votes for which player would make the best head coach in the future. He’s a very intelligent leader with a good feel for the game. It wouldn’t be surprising.

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