Have you taken a look at the Golden State Warriors’ depth chart lately? The rotation behind the greatest point guard alive, Stephen Curry, is a clear work in progress.
Curry’s injury history and the grind of the season puts a particular weight on his backup’s shoulders. In order for the Warriors to remain operational when “Unanimous” is off of the court, the reserve guard has to be able to approximate Curry’s role in protecting the ball and spacing the floor.