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Ranking each Golden State Warriors player in tiers prior to season opener

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Golden State Warriors high-five during a pre-season game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 10, 2019 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Golden State Warriors high-five during a pre-season game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 10, 2019 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Inconsistent veterans (3)

In this tier are free-agent signees Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III, Marquese Chriss.

This tier is players that’ll get minutes, but they could be inconsistent, much like this tiers’ play throughout their respective careers. That said, we have the starting and backup small forward and Marquese Chriss, who may split time at the four and five.

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As for Robinson III, he’s just a few seasons removed from averaging over 40% from downtown. If he can somehow replicate that, he’ll be given all the minutes he can handle from head coach Steve Kerr.

For Burks, it’s about consistently being on the court. Burks has played over 70 games just once in his eight-year career. To add to that, he’s had a period of three straight years where he saw time in under 45 games. He must stay healthy to continue his NBA dream.

Back from 2013-2016, Burks averaged over 13 points per game yet hasn’t notched over ten per game the last few seasons. He’s proven that he can score at the highest level, but can he do so efficiently for Kerr’s lacking second unit.

Chriss, who barely cracked the roster after being a training camp addition, comes in this tier as well. He’s given another chance at his NBA career after not gaining interest during free agency. He’s proven enough to get back up minutes until Willie Cauley-Stein is healthy which could be a while.

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