Fansided · Nov 2
Steve Kerr's commitment to Georges Niang is going to cost the Warriors eventually
The Golden State Warriors seem to have a made a solid signing by bringing in Georges Niang this offseason.
Although he's shot just 27.6% from beyond the arc this season, he presents an additional screen-setting and floor spacing presence—and he's a player that Steve Kerr obviously trusts to go out and provide consistent minutes. On a team with numerous injury and longevity concerns they'll need to face over the course of the campaign, the value of having an available Niang on a veteran minimum contract can't be overstated.
But we know how much Kerr loves to lean into his trustworthy veterans, even when their production might not justify it.