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Golden State Warriors: 3 Dubs-related what-if scenarios to dream over

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Stephen Curry #30 and head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors react after a play during their game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center on October 24, 2019 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Stephen Curry #30 and head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors react after a play during their game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center on October 24, 2019 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Warriors drafted Paul George

Paul George hasn’t always been the superstar All-Star that we know today. Back in 2010, the year he was drafted, he played just 20.7 minutes per game and started just 19 games after being taken tenth in the draft.

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The Warriors had a top pick in that same draft and could’ve used George but opted to pick Ekpe Udoh. Between Udoh and George were Greg Monroe, Al-Farouq Aminu, and Gordon Hayward — all three also have a longer career than Udoh.

Having had success in drafts around that time, the Warriors struck out badly on Udoh and could’ve completely changed the trajectory of their franchise if they picked George seven overall.

It wasn’t till his fourth season in the league that George really took his game to the next level. Playing for the Indiana Pacers, George averaged 21.7 points per game, earning his second All-Star appearance.

Now, a six-time All-Star, George reached a career-high 28.0 points per game playing alongside Russell Westbrook last season. He’s currently part of a two-headed monster in LA, helping the Clippers sit second in the conference.

George is a superstar, and the Warriors missed out on him.

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