After investing nearly $400 million, the Golden State Warriors did not make the playoffs, which is unacceptable for both the players and the head coach of the team. In the offseason, they will have to reintroduce star players in a bid to get back into contention.
So, who are the stars in the player market to consider? The American media "Fadeaway World" wrote an article listing four potential targets that the Warriors can focus on.
1. Bridges
Bridges, 27, played in 82 games for the Nets this season, averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 43.6% overall from the field, 37.6% from three-point range, and 2.7 three-pointers per game.
Bridges is an excellent 3-and-D player who not only has excellent defense, but also has a good three-point shooting ability, and if Wiggins can be replaced by him, the Warriors' forward line will be greatly improved.
2. Butler
Butler, 36, played in 60 games for the Heat this season, averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5 assists per game while shooting 50.1 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three-point range.
Under the premise of health, Butler is one of the league's most versatile offensive and defensive forwards, he has led the team to the Finals twice in the past five years, but both ultimately failed, both of which are undoubted, both in terms of individual ability and desire for a championship, if he can join, the Warriors will soon return to the championship ranks.
3. Ingram
Ingram, 27, was the No. 1 star of 2016 and played in 64 games for the Pelicans this season, averaging 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists while shooting 49.2 percent overall and 35.5 percent from three-point range.
Ingram's offensive and defensive abilities are above the league average, but his consistency is lacking, and in the Warriors, he doesn't have to pick up the offensive end, so this shortcoming can be masked. Ingram hasn't been happy with the Pelicans, and there have even been multiple rumors of a feud with Zion and head coach Green this season, which gives the Warriors an opportunity.
4, George
The 34-year-old George played in 74 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 47.1% overall from the field, 41.4% from three-point range, and 3.1 three-pointers per game.
George has a decent impact on both ends of the floor, but his contract extension talks with the Clippers are at an impasse, and the Warriors could take advantage of the situation and find a way to bring in the All-Star forward.
So the question is, what do you think as a fan? Who is the best fit for the Warriors? Who is most likely to join the Warriors?