Golden State Warriors: 3 Players who need to fill Draymond's void

Golden State Warriors: 3 Players who need to fill Draymond’s void

By Tony Pesta | Feb 2, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Jonathan Kuminga #00 and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after Kuminga slam dunked and was fouled on the play against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA game at Chase Center on January 25, 2022 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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Otto Porter Jr.

If anyone has understood the assignment with Draymond Green out, it’s Otto Porter. Shaping up to be one of the best offseason signings last summer, the veteran 3-and-D threat has been everything Golden State needs.

Porter is looking like an absolute steal for the Warriors. He’s averaging 13.0 points and 6.2 rebounds on close to 60 percent shooting from the floor and 45.0 percent from the 3-point line in his five games as a starter in place of Draymond.

Not only does Porter provide consistent shot-making and high-IQ passing but he’s also a sturdy defender. The frontcourt of Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney and Porter is a brutal one for opponents to score on.

To no surprise, this trio, along with the Splash Brothers, has been head and shoulders the best five-man lineup in the entire NBA (min 100 minutes). As long as Draymond is on the sideline, you can expect Porter to keep racking up heavy minutes.

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