Golden State Warriors: 3 things the team desperately needs

By Tony Pesta | Jun 1, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks to the referee in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on December 09, 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. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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3. Reliable third scorer

Since signing Kevin Durant in 2016, the Golden State Warriors have always had a minimum of three reliable scorers each night. Curry, Thompson and Durant were more than capable of carrying the scoring load.

This simply isn’t the case anymore. With Durant gone and the Splash Bros both coming off major injuries, it will be difficult for the Dubs to remain the potent offensive team they were in the past.

Andrew Wiggins has the potential to be their saving grace. Wiggins averages near 20 points per game for his career but has much to prove as a competitor. The Warriors can’t afford Wiggins to shrink in big moments.

In Wiggins’ only playoff appearance, he averaged 15.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting as his Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated in five games. He racked up only 10 assists and committed 9 turnovers during this series.

The Warriors will need someone who can relieve Curry and Thompson of their duties from time to time. If this can’t be Wiggins, the front office will need to find another scorer.

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