Golden State Warriors: How could the team use Carmelo Anthony?

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SAN JOSE, CA – OCTOBER 12: Jacob Evans #10 of the Golden State Warriors drives on Travis Wear #21 and has the ball slapped away by Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of their NBA preseason basketball game at SAP Center on October 12, 2018 in San Jose, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Golden State Warriors Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

4. Lead the Bench

The Warriors’ bench is pretty weak at the moment due to the losses of Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. Assuming the Warriors start Alfonzo McKinnie at small forward, the second unit would probably consist of Jacob Evans, Jordan Poole, Eric Paschall, Omari Spellman, Willie Cauley-Stein.

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Adding Anthony to that lineup would provide some much-needed experience for a very young group. It is likely that either Russell or Curry would be on the floor at all times in order to have a point guard that can facilitate the offense.

However, with Anthony there, it would be possible to use that lineup without one of the two star point guards. Anthony is experienced enough to be able to bring the ball up the floor and initiate the offense.

He is also a player that they could get the ball to in the case of broken plays or time expirations.