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3 reasons the Golden State Warriors should sign Goran Dragic

By Gibson Lowenberg

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 13: Goran Dragic #1 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a layup against Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 13, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 13: Goran Dragic #1 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a layup against Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 13, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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The Warriors bench struggles at times to stay consistent on offense

If the Warriors were to sign Goran Dragic, he would undoubtedly come off the bench. The starting guard positions are already filled by future Hall of Famers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Comparing Dragic to the bench players, he is easily the most consistent, shooting 46.2% from the field and 36.4% from three for his career while also scoring 13.9 points per game as well.

Currently off the bench for the Warriors are names like Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga, and Otto Porter Jr, all of which go through hot streaks and cold spells as well.

Goran Dragic is also an above-average playmaker. Averaging 4.8 assists per game for his career, he would be able to find Poole open in the corner or Kuminga on a cut to the basket more often than Gary Payten II does.

Dragic grabs steals at a good rate as well, averaging one per game throughout his career. This could lead to more fast-break opportunities for guys like Kuminga or Andrew Wiggins, both of which thrive in those opportunities.

The Warriors also aren’t necessarily the greatest with depth behind Curry. Although they have Payton, he hasn’t brought much to the table offensively. Bringing in Dragic could lead to more variety with the Warriors rotations.

Head coach Steve Kerr often varies up the rotation on a nightly basis, making it difficult for opponents to adjust to the game plan. Adding a player like Dragic to the bench would make the Warriors completely unpredictable, having the opportunity to run an all-offense look or all-defense look.

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