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Warriors: JaMychal Green will be stark downgrade from Otto Porter Jr.

By Nathan Beighle

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 24: Otto Porter Jr. #32 of the Golden State Warriors points during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 24, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Golden State Warriors won 132-95. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 24: Otto Porter Jr. #32 of the Golden State Warriors points during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 24, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Golden State Warriors won 132-95. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors signed Otto Porter Jr. last offseason, which turned out to be a huge success story for both sides. The Warriors won a ring with Porter Jr. playing a large role in the team’s postseason run.

Porter Jr. inked a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors this offseason after signing for the veteran’s minimum this time last year.

The Golden State Warriors stretch-four was Otto Porter Jr. and now is JaMychal Green, and that difference could cause some problems.

The Dubs also lost defensive mastermind Gary Payton II. Both players had a large part in the Warriors’ NBA Finals run. The two team-transforming moves caused Golden State to venture into free agency and find a few replacements.

To supplement what was lost with Payton II, the Warriors signed for Bucks Champion Donte DiVincenzo. The former first-round pick will be a downgrade defensively but an upgrade over Payton II offensively.

Watching Porter Jr. go should’ve stung a bit more as his unique skill set perfectly fit the Warriors’ system. Golden State will reportedly add former Nuggets forward JaMychal Green after a finalized buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Green isn’t even close to the same caliber three-point shooter as Porter Jr.

Porter Jr. came into his time with the Warriors having shot over 40% from three in three of his last four seasons. A former top-three pick, he had also averaged double figures in 5 of the last 6 seasons.

Green is a less high-profile addition. He wasn’t drafted and struggled to find his footing in the league.

Most recently playing with the Nuggets, the 32-year-old forward has shot over 40% from deep just once in his career and has a 36.6% career average. With the Nuggets last season, he hit just 26.6%.

Also standing 6-foot-8, Green should be able to give similar help on the board which is where he can make up some ground.

He actually has a better rebounding rate on his career than Porter Jr. While not completely indicative of a better rebounder, it does help showcase a potential strength in Green’s play that could help improve the Dubs’ small-ball lineups.

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Overall, the three-point shooting is key aspect that will be missed, and there will be hope that Green can bring that as he’s shown he has over his career.

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