3 reasons the Golden State Warriors shouldn't bring in Isaiah Thomas

3 reasons the Golden State Warriors shouldn’t bring in Isaiah Thomas

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 22: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Washington Wizards in action against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on January 22, 2020 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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Efficiency

Ever since his stint as the Celtics primary scoring option, Thomas hasn’t been the same in terms of efficiency. Given that he won’t be the main option for Golden State and potentially not even the main option on their second unit, it’s tough to envision that changing.

With the Nuggets, the only team he spent the 2018-2019 season with, he averaged 8.1 points on 34% from the field. Now, Thomas was only with Denver for 12 games which certainly needs to be highlighted, but his same struggles followed him to the nation’s capital.

In Washington, without former All-Star guard John Wall who was still sidelined with an injury, Thomas started 37 of the 40 games he played in. He barely shot over 40% from the field, ending the season at just 40.8%.

However, his one saving grace is that Thomas was over 41% from deep. If he can serve as a solid spot-up shooter, he may find a consistent home, but as a playmaker and from within the arc, he’s clearly not where a unit’s captain needs to be.

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