3 Golden State Warriors who have earned more minutes

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: Juan Toscano-Anderson #95 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a basket in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center on March 07, 2020 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: Juan Toscano-Anderson #95 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a basket in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center on March 07, 2020 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Juan Toscano-Anderson

Against the Mavericks the second time, Toscano-Anderson has just two points, but he did make his only attempt of the game.

The 6-foot-6 power forward has been in some of the Warriors’ most efficient lineups since this small-ball transition, and it’s thanks to him that they’ve been able to play well. In the two-point loss, he had ten rebounds and two assists to go with those two points.

This season, playing in nine games, Toscano-Anderson has averaged 5.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 points per game. In those appearances, he’s played in under 20 minutes of action, and I highly doubt that continues even after this team is at full strength.

It feels as though Toscano-Anderson may have the making of that Andre Iguodala-type impact on the game. He’s transitioning into a do-it-all defender, a capable rebounder, and a three-point shooter that can consistently hit from deep.

If he continues to do just that, he’ll get minutes regardless of who is healthy.

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