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Golden State Warriors: Analyzing the various lineups the team could use

By Connor Littler

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors congratulate Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during a time out of their game against the New York Knicks at ORACLE Arena on January 08, 2019 in Oakland, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors congratulate Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during a time out of their game against the New York Knicks at ORACLE Arena on January 08, 2019 in Oakland, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – MARCH 21: Eric Paschall #4 of the Villanova Wildcats controls the ball against Malik Fitts #24 of the Saint Mary’s Gaels in the second half during the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at XL Center on March 21, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut. Golden State Warriors (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

3. Big

D’Angelo Russell, Klay Thompson, Eric Paschall, Draymond Green, Willie Cauley-Stein

It’s rare that teams go to specialist big lineups in the modern era however it is important that Steve Kerr has the option to put this lineup out there if needs be.

Russell is a tall point guard at 6-foot-5 who is able to use his height in the post against smaller guards. Thompson also has this skill in his arsenal, particularly at the elbows. Obviously, Thompson can also defend any guard or wing on the opposition effectively.

Eric Paschall is just a rookie however, he has the tools to make an impact straight away. He was a capable shooter from the three-point line in college where he shot 35% on 5.6 attempts per game in his last season at Villanova.

The rookie second-round pick is also a very versatile defender. He can defend positions three to five excellently and can even defend some two guards if needed. Paschall is similar to Green and the Warriors will be hoping that he can develop along the same path.

Cauley-Stein is a rim protector and can defend tough assignments who try to bully him in the post, like Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, or LaMarcus Aldridge.

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