With a stacked free agency class approaching, let’s break down why the Golden State Warriors should be looking to add depth rather than star talent.
The 2019 NBA free agency class is a loaded one. Plenty of star players have the potential to hit the market this summer. The Golden State Warriors are an ideal spot for any star, but should the Dubs look to add more depth or increase their star power yet again?
The Dubs began quenching their thirst for stars in the 2016 offseason. Signing Kevin Durant was a game changer and it set the tone for their next three seasons. Back to back NBA championships and three straight finals appearances followed the KD acquisition.
Last season, the Dubs once again looked to add more star power by bringing in DeMarcus Cousins. We quickly learned everything that glitters isn’t gold as Cousins became a detriment on defense and was very inconsistent offensively.
As a result, the Warriors found themselves severely lacking the depth to round out their rotation. A few injuries to Kevon Looney, Klay Thompson and Durant were all it took for the Warriors to be outnumbered versus a stacked Toronto Raptors team.
For this reason, the Dubs need to focus on filling the lineup with talented role players. The need for a star player is minimum, but the value of a bench player that can play significant minutes is crucial.
This becomes even more important when factoring in the fact that KD and Thompson will miss a majority of next season (if they resign) and will need to be replaced with suitable talent. Focusing on finding quality bench players rather than aiming for a home run star signing is the best option for the Dubs.
How the Warriors perform this summer will directly impact the future of this dynasty. If they fail to surround their stars with reliable role players, it will be another season of failure for Golden State.