You heard that right. After years of dealing with the worst luck in the entire league, the Golden State Warriors appear to be filled to the brim with talent as the future of the franchise looks just as bright as their present.
The Golden State Warriors are beyond lucky to have a blend of current and developing star talent on the roster at the same time.
Occasionally, you see the rare instance in which a title contender adds a young star. Whether it be Tim Duncan joining the San Antonio Spurs or the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant at the same time — it happens, but it’s not very common.
Then, there is the Warriors’ roster.
At the top, you have superstars who are right in the middle of their primes. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and even Klay Thompson, fresh off consecutive season-ending injuries, are still three of the best players the NBA has to offer.
Next, the Dubs have Jordan Poole, a 22-year-old combo guard who is shaping up to be the most dynamic scorer the Warriors’ have drafted since… well, Stephen Curry. Poole is ascending into stardom, scoring 30 points in an impressive debut in the NBA Playoffs.
Even with just this core, the Warriors could glide into the next decade of basketball satisfied with the potential for Poole to one day carry the torch from Curry. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
Jonathan Kuminga, the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has future All-Star written all over him. He’s a powerful player who combines strength with finesse to damage opponents at the rim. Sprinkle in his upside as a defender and you are looking at a two-way forward who can propel the Dubs for years.
The other 2021 lottery pick, Moses Moody, has the makings of a quality 3-and-D guard. He’s shown a knack for making hustle plays and though he has work to do, Moody shot 36.4% from the 3-point line as a rookie.
Last, but possibly not least, James Wiseman. It hasn’t gone as planned so far for the No. 2 pick but Wiseman is just as thrilling as anyone in his draft class — he just hasn’t been able to play.
A full summer (assuming he is healthy) to develop and compete in Summer League could do wonders for his training. Do not write Wiseman off just yet as his physical gifts are enough reason for him to be featured in the Dub’s lineups.
Overall, the Warriors have three current superstars and four potential stars in the making. Do not gloss over the massive amount of work it took to get here but I’d say the franchise is pretty darn lucky, to say the least.