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Golden State Warriors: The blueprint for signing Giannis Antetokounmpo

By Tony Pesta

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 08, 2020 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 08, 2020 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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3. Dubs must stay healthy

First on the list may be the most important. The Golden State Warriors need to be fully healthy before convincing Giannis Antetokounmpo to jump ship.

Making a decision to join the Warriors is one that will come with a lot of hate for Giannis. Already crowned as one of the most likable players in the league, this will not be an easy choice for Antetokounmpo to make.

With this being said, the Warriors need to prove that the hate he receives will be well worth it. Much like Kevin Durant‘s situation, the joy of winning championships will trump the backlash of his decision.

However, no champaign bottles will be popped if the Dubs continue to be plagued by injury woes. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell have all missed games this year due to injury.

Most notably, Curry and Thompson will need to show the world that their reign of terror is not yet over following a season in which both of them missed major time.

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