Golden State Warriors: 3 questions about the future of Juan Toscano-Anderson

Have we seen the best of JTA?

Anderson has proven that he is an NBA-level player. But at 28-years-old, is this as good as he will be, or are we still yet to see his best?

For most second-year players, this isn’t even a question. They are still years away from their prime.

JTA’s situation is unique in that he took the long road to the NBA — playing in college for 4 years, going to play professionally in Mexico, and then playing a season in the G-League.

28 years of age is usually right in the middle of a player’s prime and peak performance, so it would not be crazy to think that the JTA that we have seen this year, however impactful he’s been, is in fact peak JTA.

Or perhaps a few years of NBA service could unlock a level of skill that he hasn’t shown yet.

The answer to this question will also play a key role in how much he is offered in free agency.

A suitor will certainly be willing to pay more if they believe that the output will increase throughout the term of a contract.

No matter what becomes of JTA in the offseason, it has been a fun ride watching him blossom this year on the Warriors. His grit, energy, and IQ have been music to my ears in an otherwise underwhelming year for the Warriors.

I am sure JTA will become a made man very soon, I just hope it’s in San Francisco.