2019 NBA Free Agency: 6 options for the Golden State Warriors if Kevin Durant leaves
Marcus Morris
One of the players that always seems to kill the Golden State Warriors is Marcus Morris. Morris, an unrestricted free agent, likely will be re-signed if the Celtics lose both Kyrie Irving and Terry Rozier. But, if they find a way to re-sign Irving, they may not have the money to retain Morris.
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After a career year, Morris could easily find a home in the Bay Area. The 29-year-old combo forward averaged 13.9 points per game and averaged a career-high 44.7% from the field. He also notched a career-high 1.9 threes per game.
He has a stellar defensive reputation and would instill the unselfishness and grit that the Warriors could use to their advantage. Over 90% of his threes and 50% of his two-point buckets were assisted on. Morris is a team-first player and is typically the recipient of great movement.
The Warriors have that offensive system that Morris could thrive in. Morris, after showing aptitude on both ends of the court last season, is due to a good-sized contract. Without Durant, Golden State would have the money to give him eight figures if that’s what it takes.
Before erupting onto the scene, Morris signed a contract for four-years and $20 million. If the Dubs even doubled that, they may be getting a steal. Morris is a solid, savvy player that would give the Warriors the defensive excellence and offensive awareness they’d need following Durant.