Why Baron Davis believes Warriors will ‘shock’ folks this season initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Bay Space
Baron Davis helped the Warriors creator one of many NBA’s most unbelievable campaigns, and the previous All-Star level guard believes Golden State as soon as once more will shock the basketball world in the course of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The beloved Warriors franchise icon detailed why Golden State is strongly positioned to enhance upon a disappointing 2023-24 season.
“I count on the Warriors to shock lots of people,” Davis stated in an unique interview with ClutchPoints’ DJ Siddiqi. “If you have a look at final 12 months, I feel they have been a play-in staff. However if you have a look at the up-and-down roller-coaster the place they have been — the place they might have been — it was a matter of three or 4 video games.”
“After I put my participant and coach lens on, we have been 4 video games away from being in that fifth spot. This staff could be 4 video games higher than final 12 months’s staff. I feel they’ve extra expertise, or simply as a lot expertise, contemporary and good power for the Warriors after which the younger guys may have larger duty.”
One younger participant the Warriors could be anticipated to rely closely upon is guard Brandin Podziemski, who will look to construct on a powerful rookie season throughout his sophomore marketing campaign.
Davis voiced great confidence in Podziemski, whereas additionally applauding the strikes made by normal supervisor Mike Dunleavy and Golden State’s entrance workplace in the course of the offseason.
“I count on lots out of Brandin Podziemski,” Davis instructed Siddiqi. “I feel they did nicely with the Kyle Anderson and Buddy Hield additions. They’ve veteran guys that may assist them win video games.
“When you concentrate on Buddy Hield, one of many prime 3-point shooters within the league, partnering with Steph [Curry], Steph wants the opposite guys round – and Draymond [Green] as nicely – they want the opposite guys round to evolve into who they wish to be,” Davis continued. “And that makes Draymond and Steph much more harmful. I just like the Warriors.”
After ending final season because the Western Convention’s No. 10 seed, Davis assured the Warriors will enhance on their 46-36 file that resulted in an NBA play-in event loss to the Sacramento Kings.
“I feel they are going to be higher than they have been final 12 months, for positive,” Davis instructed Siddiqi.
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