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Golden State Warriors clearly weren’t impressed by Darren Collison

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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Darren Collison worked out for the Golden State Warriors a couple of weeks ago. On paper, he was a great fit.

An elite three-point shooter that has averaged over ten points per game throughout his decade-long career. The waters do get a little murky when you realize Collison missed all of last season. He didn’t play at all the last two seasons despite being just 34 years old.

The Golden State Warriors worked out Darren Collison, and they’re now working out former guard Ryan Arcidiacono, showing the former wasn’t impressive.

He retired, making the workout even a bit odder.

Collison cited the unmatched joy that he finds in religion as the reason for his retirement. That time off may have taken a bit off his game as the guard still being on the market shows Golden State didn’t view him as an instant fit on their roster.

The veteran checks every box as the player that could thrive behind two-time MVP Stephen Curry.

He averaged 11.2 points per game his last season, the 2018-2019 season. In his last four seasons in the league, he shot over 40 percent from deep, including a league-high 46.8 percent from downtown during the 2017-2018 season.

The former first-round pick was originally on an All-Rookie team, showing his potential from the start. Collison continued his successful career, averaging over four assists per game in all but one season.

It was a great career from Collison, and it may not be over yet. However, for the Warriors, working out more free agent guards makes it feel like either Collison doesn’t want back in the league or he was rusty enough to pass on.

The Warriors desperately need a backup point guard. Collison and Arcidiacono seem like good options for Golden State. The team is loaded at shooting guard, but they need a player to run the offense during the 12-15 minutes in which Curry is out of the game.

Last season, they added Brad Wanamaker. That didn’t work out. He was traded to Charlotte, and the Warriors seldom used Nico Mannion but mainly just had Curry pick up the pace, especially later in the season.

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Golden State needs a backup point guard, and it’s Collison that looked to be the leader in the race of free agents that’ll be considered. Now, it doesn’t seem that way with more potential options coming in for workouts with the team.

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