3 reasons why the Golden State Warriors have started the season on fire
Why Golden State Warriors are hot: Top-to-bottom talent
As the Nets are figuring out, it’s not necessarily about the next few players up right after a superstar. Brooklyn’s James Harden is more talented than the Warriors’ second-best player, but the Dubs’ depth is far greater.
In their 18-point victory, it proved to be true. Gary Payton II stepped up in a big way in that game, trying to dunk on Durant. He’s been huge this season, averaging 6.1 points per game. He averaged the fourth-most on the team per 36 minutes.
That said, on top of Payton, Damion Lee is having a career year as is Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney. All three, along with Andre Iguodala, have created a depth factor that’s been undeniably important in the Warriors dominance.
Their bench, which obviously Looney and Poole aren’t a part of, is averaigng the seventh moosot points per game. They’re also top ten in field goal percentage and three-pointers made per game.
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Rookie, developed veterans and the recent additions have all played well, filling the role asked of them perfectly. That said, depth has been crucial for this team, and it goes right along with their offensive and defensive apititude in terms of why they’re succesful.