Headed into the preseason, the Warriors were watching closely to see who would claim the starting role at the small forward. The preseason emergence of big-man Marquese Chriss led to the Dubs keeping him at the expense of Alfonzo McKinnie, leaving the squad with just one returning Warrior forward from last season — seven-year veteran Draymond Green — as they enter Opening Night at Chase Center and the 2019-20 season.
The new-look frontcourt will remain anchored by the three-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year. Though Green is coming off a season where his scoring output was at its lowest since his sophomore campaign (7.