Stephen Curry is still at his peak, the league's best defensive efficiency and the strong support of several players who have joined this summer, these are three reasons why the Warriors dream of returning to the top and the record is at the top of the league. It's just that no team is perfect, and the competition in the league is still fierce and cruel, if the Warriors still take the championship as a goal, it is clear that the management needs to continue to act.
The US media also believes that although the Warriors have a good record now, they cannot be slackened, they believe that the Warriors should strengthen their interior position as soon as possible, and block king Miles Turner and blue-collar center Alex Lane will be feasible targets. On the other hand, in the current league, the outside shooters who walk through Yang are always popular, so the Warriors can also consider contacting the Thunder and try to bring Kenridge Williams back to the Bay Area.
Miles Turner has been caught up in the rumors of leaving the team for the past two years, but not because of his lack of strength, purely because Miles Turner and Sabonis Jr.'s twin-tower combination is not in tune with each other, and you can't arrange for him to take a tens of millions of annual salary and serve as a substitute for a long time. But just to talk about the performance on the field, although Miles Turner is not a star, he is undoubtedly the league's top interior blue-collar worker, and he has led the block list twice before this season. Despite the Pacers' poor record, Miles Turner still averaged 12.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2.9 blocks per game this season, and as this momentum continues, he is likely to be crowned the league block king again.
Unlike the Pacers, the Warriors are worried about a lack of manpower inside. Although both Draymond Green and Nemanja Bjelica, who joined this summer, can play small forwards, this is not a routine tactic after all. Especially in the case of James Wiseman's long-term absence due to injury last year, the Warriors are now the only one left in the fifth position of Kevin Rooney. Unlike most interior players, Miles Turner has a steady outside projection threat that can open up space on the pitch in addition to being able to finish under the basket. On the defensive end, Miles Turner is simply everywhere, in addition to being able to carry out basket guards and one-on-one single defenses, Miles Turner's ability to assist in defending and even changing defenders is also quite good, and when he is paired with Draymond Green, the Warriors' interior defense is like a wall of copper.
Of course, it will be more difficult to get Miles Turner, and Alex Lane will be a viable alternative. As the 2013 first-round No. 5 pick, although Ryan's talent has never been realized, he is still a diligent and reliable big center, this summer he just signed a two-year contract of less than $8 million, this season can also average 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block per game, being a substitute center is more than enough.
In fact, the Warriors are naturally no strangers to white interior blue-collar workers, and when the Warriors won the championship, there were Andrew Bogut and Za Pachulia in the lineup. The same goes for Ryan, who may not score many points on the offensive end, but his ability to block cover, defend inside and protect rebounds is trustworthy. And Ryan is quite good at seizing opportunities, shooting more than 50% of the time this season, and a stable three-pointer, which should attract the attention of the Warriors.
On the outside, the Warriors certainly don't mind adding a reliable shooter. Kenridge Williams is not very famous, he has been in the league for four years since he was drafted, and so far this season Kenridge Williams can average 7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal per game, and is still a competent rotation role player. One of the most commendable aspects of Kenridge Williams is his ability to seize opportunities, so far Kenridge Williams shot 46.2% from the field and more than 40% from three-point range. For an outside player who relies on projection, such efficiency is already quite amazing.
Don't look at Kenridge Williams' contract won't expire until the end of the 22-23 season, which means that he will not be a free agent for two years. However, from next season, Kenridge Williams' contract is not guaranteed, and if he does not perform well, or if his team has a better choice, he can cut Kenridge Williams at any time. Being in the middle of the game, having a stable projection and a fairly conscientious contract make Kenridge Williams still very popular in the market. And with the Warriors and Curry, shooting-savvy shooters always play an important role, and given the sweet tastes in the likes of Jordan Poole and Damian Lee, the Warriors are likely to try to bring Kenridge Williams back. Coupled with the fact that the Thunder are in a rebuilding period, the Warriors only need to send a second round pick or this young player who can't play the ball, and should be able to convince the Thunder to release people.