Golden State Warriors: 3 Most impressive preseason players

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2. Otto Porter Jr.

In the space of five games, the 28 year-old has gone from injury-prone unknown to being dubbed with the nickname ‘Auto Corner Jr’. Like Bjelica, the new Warrior seems to have fit in seamlessly into the team system. He averaged 13 points in just 18.8 minutes of action, shooting an insane 55.5% from three on 5.8 attempts.

Although the assist numbers weren’t eye-catching, the 11-year veteran was a good decision-maker, knowing when to take and make a 3-pointer, or find and execute the right pass. He also averaged a solid five rebounds per outing, an important factor given the Warriors’ lack of size until James Wiseman returns.

The incredible shooting percentages will drop, and it’s likely he’ll have to sit on the sidelines at some point this season, but for right now, making just $2.6 million, he could very well end up as one of the steals of the season.

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