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Why Darren Collison makes sense for the Golden State Warriors

By Nathan Beighle

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter of Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter of Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have had an excellent offseason.

They added three veterans and two key young talents. With Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala, and Nemanja Bjelica all on the roster providing that veteran presence, Golden State should have a few of their glaring holes covered.

While the Golden State Warriors had a solid offseason, they failed to add a backup for Stephen Curry which is why signing Darren Collison would be ideal.

On top of filling those gaps, the team was able to draft Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Both topped 15 points per game in the Las Vegas Summer League and showed some real promise as prospects.

While that’s great, there’s no telling if they’ll be that impactful for this upcoming season, and with an ever-shortening timeline on the team’s core three high-quality seasons, putting a solid core around those stars should be the top priority.

They’re working towards that goal though.

Per Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes, the Warriors were planning to workout Collison. Assuming they were impressed with his play, it would make all the sense in the world for the team to offer him a contract.

The Warriors currently don’t have a player behind Curry as Nico Mannion left to play overseas. Jordan Poole could serve that role, but he’s more a shooting guard at his core. That said, there aren’t many better options to help the clear void than Collison.

Over his ten-year career, Collison averaged over double figures in each season.

Playing 64 games throughout the 2017-2018 season, Collison led the league in three-point percentage at just under 47, averaging three per game. That’s mightily impressive and something a sharpshooting-focused team like Golden State should love to see.

He also averaged over four assists per game in each of those seasons.

Collison has been a journeyman throughout his ten seasons in the league, starting in Charlotte and playing just one season there. He spent time in Los Angeles and Indianapolis. He was with Sacramento and Dallas as well.

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Golden State could give him a sense of home, especially if he can produce. They’ll need a backup point guard well into the future, and with Collison only 34, there’s no reason he couldn’t be a competent option for the next few seasons.

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