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Top 10 things the Golden State Warriors need in 2019-20

By Tony Pesta

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Curry #30 high fives Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 29, 2018 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Curry #30 high fives Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 29, 2018 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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10. Willey Cauley-Stein defense

One of the main players that the Golden State Warriors signed this summer was Willie Cauley-Stein. The athletic seven-footer hasn’t done much with his NBA career yet but has all the potential in the world to be a productive two-way player.

WCS has the physical tools needed to have a profound impact on the game. He has a big frame with elite jumping ability and good foot speed for his position. He is already excellent at finishing around the rim when given a chance, but his defense could use some work.

To be blunt, Cauley-Stein is one of the worst rim protectors in the entire league. Finishing last season with just 51 total blocks, WCS has averaged less than a block in each of the last three seasons.

The Warriors will be relying on someone to step in and protect the rim. If Cauley-Stein fails to do this, he won’t last long on the floor. Hopefully, WCS finally takes his defensive game to the next level.

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