Predicting The Golden State Warriors’ Final Roster, Depth Chart For 2016-17

Center

1. Zaza Pachulia
2. Anderson Varejao
3. Damian Jones

The Warriors definitely took a step back at center this offseason, losing Andrew Bogut and Festus Ezeli to free agency. Both were excellent rim protectors, which isn’t exactly a strong suit of Zaza Pachulia’s. However, he’s far from a poor starting option.

Pachulia was an underrated asset for the Dallas Mavericks a year ago, averaging 8.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the field. While the injury-prone center’s minutes and production should decline in Golden State, he’s still a capable starter.

Anderson Varejao comes back, and will take over as the No. 2 center. It’s not an exciting situation for the Warriors to be in, as the veteran is on the back end of his career. Especially after a back injury limited him this offseason, I wouldn’t expect great things from Varejao in 2016-17.

More than likely, he’ll be pushed for minutes by Damian Jones. The rookie big man is still working his way back from a pectoral injury, and may have to start the season wearing a suit on game days.

However, when he’s healthy, he should provide the Warriors will an intriguing No. 3 option at center.

Who didn’t make the cut: JaVale McGee

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So there it is–my vision for how the Warriors’ roster and depth chart will look when the regular season tips off on Oct. 25.