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Golden State Warriors: 5 game-changing trade targets

By Tony Pesta

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans runs on the court in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on February 25, 2020 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. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans runs on the court in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on February 25, 2020 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. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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1. Jrue Holiday

The Golden State Warriors understand that the Splash Brothers are the keys to their success, but who will carry the offensive load when Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson need to rest? Unproven backups such as Ky Bowman and Jordan Poole can’t be trusted to lead the bench during a potential title run.

Jrue Holiday can provide the veteran leadership the Dubs are hoping for. It has been seven years since his sole All-Star appearance but Holiday has remained an elite point guard. In fact, he might be the best two-way guard in the NBA.

Holiday is a pesky defender, infamous for his gritty performance in the 2018 playoffs when he held Damian Lillard to 35 percent shooting from the floor while the New Orleans Pelicans swept the Portland Trail Blazers.

While his role has been diminished in the presence of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, Holiday is still a positive contributor on both ends of the floor. He is a skilled shooter and a trustworthy decision-maker.

Holiday is a starter for most teams across the league but if he can accept a job on the bench he would be the best sixth man in the association. With a talent like Holiday bolstering the Warriors second unit, it’s hard to see any other team having an edge over them.

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