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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chris Paul # 3 is congratulated by Nerlens Noel # 9 and Terrance Ferguson # 23 after defeating the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on November 25, 2019 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading or using this photograph, user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors business goals disappear quickly
Chris Paul has been sent to the Phoenix Suns in a move that will have some direct effects on the Golden State Warriors.
It’s officially NBA trade season and while the Golden State Warriors haven’t been active (yet), we’ve had a star player switch shirts when Chris Paul heads to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr . and other assets.
CP3 was one of the main catalysts behind the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Cinderella story that saw them beat all odds to make the playoffs and come within a shot of advancing to the second round. Paul’s leadership and ability to be a court general helped lift this team of losers who exceeded expectations and could do the same in Phoenix.
Paul will be joined by Devin Booker, a young star who has just come off the best season of his career. Adding an offensive threat like Paul to the Suns’ backcourt will open the court for Booker to dominate as one of the league’s best scorers. The Suns fell one game away from making the postseason last year and will certainly be in the mix to earn a spot this time around.
Meanwhile, the Warriors are also looking to return to the playoff image. The return of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, along with newcomer Andrew Wiggins, should be more than enough to push them to one of the top spots.
However, it doesn’t help that Phoenix has gotten stronger. Especially considering that with a shorter season, the Warriors are likely to play more games within their division than against anyone else.
This means that the Dubs must prepare for constant clashes with the Los Angeles Lakers, the LA Clippers, the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings. They are three deadly squads that the Warriors will have to face and well… the Kings.
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In a season where the Warriors will try to speed up the development process and put all the pieces together quickly, it will be even more challenging with increased competition in their own division.
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