Ranking the Golden State Warriors 5 best offseason moves

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after shooting and making a three-point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on May 16, 2021 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after shooting and making a three-point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on May 16, 2021 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

After five straight NBA Finals, I think everyone can agree that it’s been a tough last few seasons for the Golden State Warriors.

During the season that will be remembered by the coronavirus interruption, the Warriors won just 15 games and missed the bubble. With Stephen Curry playing just five games and no Klay Thompson, that season had obvious challenges.

The Golden State Warriors had a terrific, news-filled offseason, and it was highlighted by several big-time moves by the franchise.

This past season, the Warriors finished as the 8th seed in the Western Conference yet missed the playoffs after a play-in tournament loss to the Memphis Grizzlies following a thrilling matchup with the Lakers.

They’ve retooled after a terrific offseason and are also expecting five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson to be back around Christmas time with the expectation that he’ll return on Christmas Day. His presence should help them immensely.

That said, their offseason moves should make the next several seasons just as thrilling. With that in mind, let’s rank their top five moves this offseason.