Golden State Warriors: 5 Stars they can acquire with ‘bridge option’

4. Aaron Gordon

The Golden State Warriors have reportedly been eyeing Aaron Gordon for the past few months. His versatility at the power forward position makes him an interesting target for a team like the Dubs.

Gordon fills the mold of what the Warriors want from a big-man. He can put the ball on the floor and score the ball in a number of ways. His athleticism makes him an exciting prospect but he leaves much to be desired in the shooting department – connecting on only 30.8 percent of his attempts from deep.

There is a good chance that Gordon would thrive as a role player with the Dubs. He has a ton of responsibility in Orlando and while he averages 14.4 points and 7.7 rebounds – he would likely be better as a complementary piece to the Splash Brothers. Maximizing his athleticism and becoming a rim runner is a recipe for success.

The biggest issue here would be paying Gordon a large lump of cash for him to be a bench player – as he would almost certainly play behind Draymond Green. He isn’t a strong enough rim protector to crack the starting lineup as a center. This puts a strain on this potential pairing.