NBA: Golden State Warriors May Benefit From New Orleans Pelicans Big Man

Amidst all the uncertainty by the Golden State Warriors this season, the franchise is determined to make the best adjustments for the team. One possible talent the squad can take advantage of New Orleans Pelicans big man Derrick Favors.

With everything that has happened with Golden State this year, the team has been active in observing what works best with their lineup. Despite the placing in last in the Western Conference, the Warriors still ensured to make several moves to improve on their options for years to come. One of their major transactions involves trading their offseason pickup of D’Angelo Russell for former number one overall pick Andrew Wiggins.

While Eric Paschall rose as a positive asset for the Warriors with his sensational rookie campaign, there still remains a lot of work to be done for Golden State. Adding someone like Favors’ caliber can be beneficial for the Bay Area squad per Fansided’s Blue Man Hoop. The 10-year veteran has proven to be a consistent force in the paint across several teams he’s suited for. One of the more impressive stints he’s had in his career was during his nine-year stay with the Utah Jazz where he averaged 12.1 points and 7.4 rebounds a game.

Now serving as a reliable big man for the Pelicans, Favors is putting up close to a double-double a game with 9.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per evening. With a shooting percentage of 62% from the field, Favors is one of the more consistent centers and power forwards for New Orleans.

With an environment such as the Warriors organization, Favors can thrive on the frontcourt working with Draymond Green. The fast-paced offense of the Warriors would need support also from inside the paint as Favors can muscle his way for offensive rebounds and overall energy on the court. While his stats don’t scream star potential, he can be a good source of the offense or a defensive presence when called upon by the squad.

While not everything is final yet for the Bay Area team, it would be interesting to see how Golden State will strategize for the upcoming seasons. It will be important to see how role players such as Favors can help contribute to the rebuilding of the Warriors.