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Golden State Warriors: 3 Must-pursue free agency targets

By Tony Pesta

DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 10: Willie Cauley-Stein #33 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on February 10, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 10: Willie Cauley-Stein #33 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on February 10, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors need Willie Cauley-Stein’s size

Willey Cauley-Stein is currently on a 10-day deal with the Philadelphia 76ers but would be eligible for the playoffs if he is not picked up full time by Philly. In this case, the Golden State Warriors should be monitoring the situation.

Pros

WCS addresses what is probably the Warriors’ biggest need right now: size.

Cauley-Stein is a true seven-footer with upper-end athleticism that allows him to run from rim to rim. He found success as a lob threat next to Luka Doncic and could do the same in Golden State with Stephen Curry and eventually, Draymond Green.

In the 2019-20 season, Cauley-Stein played 41 games for the Warriors, averaging 7.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Though, he never got to share the court with Curry.

Cons

Despite his size and athleticism, Cauley-Stein has been unable to find a consistent home in the NBA. He comes with flaws, such as a restricted offensive game and occasional defensive lapses that lead to unnecessary fouls.

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