Golden State Warriors: 6 future D'Angelo Russell trades to consider

Golden State Warriors: 6 future D’Angelo Russell trades to consider

By Tony Pesta | Aug 16, 2019

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 18: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after making a 3-pointer in the closing minutes of the game against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center on January 18, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The Nets defeated the Magic 117 to 115. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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1. Detroit Pistons

Similar to the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons likely reached their peak with this roster last season. Detroit managed to climb their way to the eight-seed, only to be swept in the NBA Playoffs by the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.

The Pistons have a simple problem: No perimeter players. Reggie Jackson was a poor excuse for a point guard last season while Blake Griffin led the team in points and assists per game. Overall, Griffin revived his career by successfully transitioning from a uber-athletic dunker to an efficient shooter from all areas of the floor.

Adding a player such as Griffin to the Golden State Warriors is an exciting thought. Griffin would thrive in the fast paced tempo that the Warriors play at and would be a great running partner for Draymond Green. Either forward could bring the ball up and create a play, making the Dubs a frightening team on the break.

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At 29-years-old, Griffin has peaked as a player. He will not be a long-term member of the Pistons and the franchise is better off trading him for a young stud like D’Angelo Russell. In this deal, Detroit gets a promising guard and the Warriors receive a star that fits their current system.

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