Golden State Warriors: 3 Lineups that will break the NBA

May 16, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) is helped up by guard Klay Thompson (11) and forward Draymond Green (23) with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in game two of the Western conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) is helped up by guard Klay Thompson (11) and forward Draymond Green (23) with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in game two of the Western conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Golden State Warriors: Two death lineups

The Golden State Warriors broke the NBA once with their death lineup. Now, they have two, maybe even three versions of the death lineup that can dominate.

The (mostly) OG lineup

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green

It’s hard to argue against the classic lineup.

We already touched on how Andrew Wiggins, who is shooting a career-best from both the field and 3-point line, is a welcomed addition to the dynamic between Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

But, let’s not forget about Andre Iguodala, either.

While Iggy might not be as effective as he once was, the fan service of seeing him alongside the rest of this squad is too much to deny.

A new iteration?

Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green

Fan service aside, the Warriors might be able to create a deadly new version of their closing lineup.

Try inserting a secondary ball-handler and creator in Jordan Poole next to the core of Curry, Thompson, Wiggins and Green. Will this make them impossible to defend?

What about inserting Jonathan Kuminga in place of Andre Iguodala, perhaps rejuvenating the original death lineup with a young, springy athlete in place of the aging veteran.

We won’t know how effective these lineups can be until we see them for real. However, with this many options, the NBA is bound to be in trouble.