Golden State Warriors (GSW) - 2017 - 2018 - Summer Free Agency
David West
Age: 36
Height: 6′ 9″
Weight: 250
2018 Salary: $1,471,382 (vet minimum)
Dwest, the 14 year vet finally got ring!! He wants more when he is all done with basketball. You have to hand it to him for taking less money to win a championship. When he was on the Pacers and Spur before joining the DUBS. He is the ultimate teammate, who is quiet but passionate when spoken. He plays with force and takes no crap from anyone on the court. He is a guy you want on your team. He knows his strengths early on, even when he was in college at Xavier. He was always a screen and roll, and he pops the midrange shot. Now he is a catch and shoot the midrange guy in a NBA guard heavy style of play now. What really surprised me about him being on the Warriors is his low post passing. With a smaller role on this guard heavy bench, they relied on Dwest to do more things that we never saw in his career. His passing was spot on during last year which helped easy layups. A BIG win for Dwest to come back to the DUBS next year.
Andre Iguodala
Age: 33
Height: 6′ 6″
Weight: 215
2018 Salary - 8-12 million
The glue that makes the Warriors small ball work. As the Dubs got better, Iggy's role on the team is a lock down defender of the guards and wings of the opposing team. He is a strong guard that plays with passion. His decision making is solid and doesn't really play too far from what he is capable of. He was a awesome scorer in his early days, but with all these weapons on this Warriors roster he has taken a backseat in what he is really good at which is playing team bball. He is a dependable 3 point shooter who can go in a funk, but makes it when it counts. It is great to see the owners and GM knew that Iggy was a major piece in winning another championship.
Shaun Livingston
Age: 31
Height: 6′ 7″
Weight: 192
2018 Salary: $7,692,308
I am glad we locked up Livingston for 3 years/24 million for this 12 Year vet, who plays the game the right way. Yes, 12 years but he had multiple years of injuries which he had to prove himself and the NBA that he is able and a good contributor. He makes the extra pass, he is big enough to guard the point to small forwards well. He knows what his strong attributes are on the basketball court which is court vision, big guard who can get the team into their offense sets, and a good feel when to post up smaller guards or mid range pull ups. He was one of two guys the DUBS could not lose this offseason. I am very very excited the Warriors front office is aware of his talents. The owners know it is a dynasty in place with this roster. They are willing to go over the luxury tax for it.
Omri Casspi
Age: 29
Height: 6′ 9″
Weight: 225
2018 Salary: $1,471,382 (vet minimum)
It is a damn shame what his former teams (SAC, CLE, HOU, SAC, NO, MIN, and SAC again) did to this guy. He is a hard nose defender who plays with good bball IQ. He ain't a good FT shooter, but his game is the long 3 ball which fits perfectly with the Warriors roster. A smart player big and active who can defend multiple positions when switching. He can pop the 3 when the ball is kicked out to him. What is steal for the DUBS to sign Omri C.
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Omri Casspi is going to make every practice a 3 three shootout contest haha! Great article
Thank you, Steemlit! It will be a great season next year. More reliable 3 point shooters who plays hard and defends!
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Thanks, Joey! I know it is the summer time, and the hype of these off season news can only bring joy to what's to come in the fall. Go Warriors! :D
Go Blazers.
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