For years, the Golden State Warriors have struggled to dominate the glass when Kevon Looney isnāt on the floor. Draymond Green isnāt a big man, and they havenāt had a star in the position since Andrew Bogut.
With that in mind, some people around the league thought they were set to make a splash for a backup big man. But they signed Dario Saric, whoās not a traditional big, so their issues with size persist.
With that in mind, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports that they could rush rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis into the action, as he dominated on both ends of the glass at Indiana.
Warriors Rookie Could Have A Role Right Away
(Transcript via Anthony Slater ā The Athletic)
āThe Warriors still donāt have a traditional center backing up Kevon Looney. They at least explored the idea of signing Mason Plumlee and/or Alex Len in the early days of free agency, but both returned to their more comfortable locations. None of the current free agent centers appear to be moving the Warriors much.
Trayce Jackson-Davis is a name that gets forgotten in the frontcourt conversation. The Warriors gave the 2023 second-round pick two guaranteed seasons on a four-year deal. He isnāt a traditional center but does profile as a deep frontcourt backup behind Looney, Draymond Green and Å ariÄ who fits the Warriorsā unique style of play. They believe Jackson-Davis will be ready for at least spot minutes sooner or later.ā
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Not many rookies thrive in championship-caliber teams, and the Dubs couldnāt afford to wait or develop James Wiseman. But Jackson-Davis spent four years in college, so he could be a plug-and-play guy in the Bay area.
