Golden State Warriors: Complete 2016 Offseason Grades

Golden State Warriors: 2016 Offseason Grades

Jul 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (left), Kevin Durant (center), and general manager Bob Myers (right) pose for a photo during a press conference after Durant signed with the Warriors at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 30, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward David West (30) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome Mr. West

Speaking of veterans willing to sacrifice big paydays for a chance at a championship, David West jumping ship from the Spurs to the Warriors strengthened Golden State’s frontcourt and bench depth in one fell swoop.

On a one-year, $1.55 million contract, West brings his veteran experience, physical toughness and strong midrange game to a team that needed that exact kind of help rounding out the edge of the roster.

I just now started thinking about Draymond Green and David West in the same locker room and that's pretty fun to imagine.
— Cameron (@ThatManCam) July 9, 2016

Last season in San Antonio, West averaged 7.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 18 minutes per game, shooting a tidy 54.5 percent from the field — including 70.5 percent from the restricted area and 48.6 percent from the midrange, where he took nearly half of his shots.

On a team that thrives with ball movement, West should feast on easy looks at the basket and wide open midrange jumpers. He’s not a high usage guy anymore, but he’s a terrific fit and brings toughness to a team that has long been mistaken for a pushover.

Grade: B+

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