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Golden State Warriors: 3 players expected to make a big jump next season

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: James Wiseman #33 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 20, 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 - JANUARY 20: James Wiseman #33 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 20, 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: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

Golden State Warriors player that should make jump: Juan Toscano-Anderson

Juan Toscano-Anderson stepping up isn’t going to be the same as Poole or Wiseman. There’s a very small chance he starts consistently this season; however, after trading Eric Paschall, the role behind Draymond Green will be JTA’s to lose.

This past season, he did everything right. When in the game, he played with a high level of energy and did his role perfectly. On the offensive end, all the Warriors needed from him was to space the court. Shooting over 40 percent from deep, he did just that.

The 28-year-old also neared 58 percent from the field. If he can hold that steady along with his shooting and increasing his 5.7 points per game just a bit, he should be able to hold off Otto Porter Jr., a player likely to cut into JTA’s minutes.

Toscano-Anderson played 20.9 minutes per game last season. It’ll be important for him to set himself apart early in the season, but after what we saw from him last season, the ceiling given his athleticism is higher than that of Porter Jr. and Nemanja Bjelica.

JTA’s improvements won’t be as crucial for the success of the team, but if he can adequately fill that stretch four role consistently, it’ll certainly help win the team games.

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If all three step up in a big way, you can bet a championship this coming season will be far more obtainable.

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