Golden State Warriors: 3 Wishes for 2022 NBA offseason

By Tony Pesta | Jun 19, 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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A summer of growth

Repeating as NBA champs is not easy. The Golden State Warriors know this just as well as anyone else in the league. That’s why a summer of growth will be crucial for their title hopes.

Who has the most to grow this offseason? Likely the upcoming sophomores.

Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga showed promise as rookies. Moody flashed 3-and-D capabilities while Kuminga teased All-Star potential with his defense and ability to score in the paint.

Still, Moody and Kuminga played very limited roles, especially once the postseason began. A full summer of NBA-level training could help these two play more minutes next time around.

How about Jordan Poole? A finalist for Most Improved Player, the streaky sixth man can get even better by mastering the little things. We should hope to see Poole return as a slightly better defender and more consistent decision-maker.

Lastly, let’s hope Klay Thompson manages to spend the summer riding boats and working in the gym. Life will be easier next season for the Warriors if Thompson manages to shake off all the rust that restricted him this year.

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