Published 12:56 IST, October 21st 2019
NBA 2019-20: Golden State Warriors' profile and season preview
The Golden State Warriors have their first season game against Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, October 25. Here is team preview for the NBA 2019-20 season.
The Golden State Warriors will start their NBA 2019-20 season with a new-look roster. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, who were signed long term, will remain a part of the original core team. However, the team has a lot of new players as well. The team's previous seasons have seen them make it to five consecutive NBA Finals and winning three championships. Golden State Warriors will open their season with their much-anticipated game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA 2019-20 Golden State Warriors: Team News
Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston and Andre Iguodala, who were an integral part of the Golden State Warriors' run all these years, are no longer a part of the team. However, Kevon Looney and Alfonzo McKinnie will be returning. The Golden State Warriors will have a bunch of young players in their team – D’Angelo Russell, Willie Cauley-Stein, Glenn Robinson III, Jordan Poole, Eric Paschall, Alen Smailagic, Jacob Evans and Omari Spellman. Apart from Alec Burks, no other new addition is over the age of 26.
The 23-year-old D'Angelo Russell could prove to be a valuable asset for the team. Russell, as well as Stephen Curry, steered the Warriors to a 124-103 victory over the LA Lakers during their pre-season game on Saturday, October 19. As a lot of changes are being made to their roster, the Warriors will have to stay at the top of their game. Durant and Iguodala's loss has had quite an effect on the team's game and identity as both were a crucial part of the team's growth. Steph Curry, who started the pre-season with a 40-point game, is also a key player for the team. The Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers encounter is scheduled for Friday, October 25 at the Chase Center, California (8:00 am IST).
Updated 17:41 IST, October 21st 2019