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Golden State Warriors: Should They Sign JaVale McGee?

By Gerald Bourguet

Apr 20, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) during game one of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) during game one of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward James Michael McAdoo (20) grabs a rebound against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 122-79. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Clearing A Roster Spot

The Warriors wouldn’t have to give McGee much since his salary is already being paid by the Sixers, but they would have to clear a roster spot since they already have 15 players on the team.

The Dubs didn’t make a move at the 2015 NBA Trade Deadline, but they did sign James Michael McAdoo to a rest-of-season contract. The only other expendable players on the outside of the rotation are Ognjen Kuzmic, Brandon Rush and maybe Justin Holiday. Would the Dubs be willing to cut one of those guys to clear room for JaVale McGee?

That’s a hard question to answer, but depending on who the front office chose to get rid of in that scenario, there’s always the possibility such a move would upset the team chemistry.

If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Clearing a roster spot now would be sending someone home. Even if that player didn’t have a major impact on the court, there’s something to be said for camaraderie in the locker room. No matter who the Dubs sent home, there’d be a potential risk there.

Next: The Verdict

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