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Marquese Chriss’ hyped died as did his chances with Golden State Warriors

By Nathan Beighle

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 14: Marquese Chriss #32 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense against Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a pre-season game on October 14, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 14: Marquese Chriss #32 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense against Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a pre-season game on October 14, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have waived forward Marquese Chriss.

It has been a tough season for the Golden State Warriors, one of just two teams still without double-digit wins. They’ve struggled due to injuries to superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, two of their max contract-value players.

In the meantime, they asked numerous other players to step up into larger roles, potentially the most engaging of their careers. Those players included Marquese Chriss, Damion Lee, Ky Bowman, Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III, and any other capable body.

Well, a few of those players did step up, and a few did not.

That’s why the Warriors are waiving Marquese Chriss, who they signed day prior to the regular season’s commencement. Chriss played just 37 games with the Golden State Warriors, averaging just over seven points per game.

After the team’s preseason, Warriors including Draymond Green stuck their neck out to management about keeping Chriss, forcing the team to waive Alfonzo McKinnie.

However, since, Chriss’ play hasn’t been overly impressive, but it’s more about the Warriors’ hard cap situation than Chriss’ incompetence.

The Warriors’ hard cap situation has already forced them to limit their 15-man roster. This has therefore forced their hand when dealing with Damion Lee, one of Golden State’s two players on a two-way contract.

The Warriors needed Lee past his total days with the team. They freed space for them, and Chriss was the one that was collateral for Lee’s addition.

Lee, the team’s top scorer in their marquee win against the Rockets on Christmas Day, has had a terrific season. However, his 45 days with the team was almost up, and he needed a new contract to continue with the Golden State Warriors.

He has averaged 12.3 points in 24 games this season. Stephen Curry’s brother-in-law has truly outperformed expectations as had been a solid contributor offensively while marginally improving defensively as well.

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Sadly, this was a necessary move for Golden State. Chriss will be missed, but this will finally open up a more consistent role for Damion Lee.

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