Golden State Warriors: 5 reasons why Vince Carter to the Dubs needs to happen

He can be a contributor

At the end of their careers, plenty of players try to sign with contenders to chase championships. Guys who have never won want to come along for the ride as contenders battle for the Larry O’Brien trophy. Vince Carter doesn’t want to be that guy.

He doesn’t want to just be on the end of the bench. Heading into his 20th season, Carter still wants to be a contributor. He doesn’t want to be dead weight that’s just there to try to chase the jewelry.

At age 40, Carter still had a pretty productive season. He averaged 8.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He shot nearly 38 percent from beyond the arc.

Carter played 24.6 minutes per game last season. He played 73 games and started 15 of them for the Grizzlies. Those are all impressive marks for a guy at this juncture of his career.

The Warriors wouldn’t ask him to play that much. For a guy who still wants to play a few more years in the league, that would do wonders for his longevity. While Golden State’s preferred pace is less than ideal for Carter whose once-freakish athleticism has obviously diminished, they have units that prefer to get into a half court game.

Carter hit 40 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes last season. With their offensive system, the Warriors produce a lot of those looks. Having a guy who can spread the floor and knock those shots down would be a huge boost for the Dubs.

According to NBA Stats, he hit 37.8 of his open three-pointers (4-6 feet of space). He hit 50 percent of his wide open three-point attempts. Those are both numbers that Bob Meyers has to like.

Defensively, he’s long and can fit in with what the Warriors do. He’s lost a step, but with great defenders around him, he could manage. He could work on that end of the floor too.

In limited minutes and a defined role, Carter can be a part of a championship run.