Warriors Need Another Reliable Scorer to Take Pressure Off Stephen Curry

With a roster of veterans like Stephen Curry and their veteran team in general, Golden State Warriors are expected to make a run at the Western Conference. With players like Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford on the roster, there is no doubt that they have got a lot of experience and versatility on their side. But the one thing that lingers with them as they look to make a run at the Western Conference is: Do they have enough reliable scorers beside their stars? Curry, who still manages to draw a ton of defensive attention from the opponents, gets trapped, switched, and forced to create plays by his teammates.

Jimmy Butler is an athlete who will add physicality, a veteran point of view, and a scoring threat in transition plays for the Warriors. Porzingis is a unique player with his height and perimeter shooting, and scoring prowess inside the paint. Despite this, consistency in offense could pose a challenge for Golden State once Curry takes a rest and teams find a way to keep him out of rhythm. It must be noted that players like Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and De'Anthony Melton are excellent, but the Warriors need an attacker who can take shots independently of Curry.

One possible way to fix the situation is to get an athletic scoring wing who can score 15-20 points a game and also defend well from the perimeter. The Warriors should look for a player who is good with the ball in his hands, penetrates well off closeouts, and shoots well from beyond the arc. This move will allow Steve Kerr to have more options in forming lineups and will relieve some pressure on Curry and Butler offensively. However, the Warriors need to take into account their current contract situation as well.

However, Golden State should not just be looking at signing another star name. The Warriors need an offensive player that will complement the shooting of Curry, the physicality of Butler, and the playmaking ability of Green. In a conference filled with several strong teams, having consistent offensive production could prove to be extremely vital throughout both the regular season and the playoffs. If the supporting cast of Golden State becomes a solid offensive team, the organization may already have enough talent to contend. If not, looking into the possibility of signing another offensive wing player may very well be one of the most crucial moves for the Warriors.