As the Golden State Warriors have attempted to maximize what is left of their championship window this offseason, unfortunate decisions have been made in letting a pair of the team's veterans, Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II, walk in free agency.
Yet, although the team has lost the defensive intensity and offensive playmaking of Payton, young forward Gui Santos now has the opportunity to fill that role, finding his fit and establishing his presence on the team.
Santos, 23, has large shoes to fill, but the young player has shown the potential to be a vital piece to a winning team.