As of today, Andrew Wiggins has the 8th best three-point percentage (minimum 5 attempts per game) in the entire NBA at 42.5 3P% through 29 games played this season. He also leads the Golden State Warriors in three-point percentage with Nemanja Bjelica in 2nd at 40.0 3P% and Steph Curry in 3rd at 39.6 3P%. I know, this was shocking to me as well but it does make sense once you really think about it.
Read MoreA night like Sunday can make Warriors fans forget a lot about the hubbub of the NBA offseason.
And for good reason – Golden State has the current league-leader in 3-pt shooting, and it isn’t Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson or even Jordan Poole, it is offseason pickup Nemanja Bjelica with a gaudy 55.6%.
Otto Porter Jr.’s performance in the victory over Houston also garnered deserved praise, as the veteran went 5-of-7 from distance, good for 15 points along with his nine rebounds. Many a story has also been written about Gary Payton II, with GP2’s performances justifying his selection for a roster spot over Avery Bradley. Andre Iguodala has continued to do Iguodala things, which should come as no surprise from a mainstay of a dynastic era.
Read MoreOf the offseason acquisitions to the Warriors roster, Serbian sharpshooter Nemanja Bjelica was probably the most unheralded. Although he’s been a solid player throughout his career, the return of championship-winning swingman Andre Iguodala and addition of former key to the Wizards big 3 Otto Porter Jr. overshadowed Bjelica’s arrival, especially because many were unfamiliar with his game.
Read MoreThe performances of some of the Warriors’ emerging cast of characters in the preseason – like Jordan Poole, who has elevated his game to new heights, and Otto Porter Jr. – have done a lot to generate excitement among Golden State fans prior to the season’s opening tip.
But one of the team’s new acquisitions, whose brand of basketball is less exciting and flashy but nonetheless yields results, could be a key piece in the team’s success going forward.
Read MoreThe 33 year-old Serbian, Nemanja Bjelica, was signed to a one-year deal worth $2,089,448 (guaranteed) by the Warriors this offseason. Otto Porter Jr. (who played his college ball with the Georgetown Hoyas) signed a veteran-minimum contract with the Warriors worth $2.4 million dollars. Some may see these two signings as a steal. Although, both players are risky in their respective ways.
Read MoreAt (22-21) and sitting just outside the eighth spot in the Western Conference, you could say the Golden State Warriors are battling for both a playoff appearance as well as another hopeful run at a championship. In what has been a season filled with momentous wins and gut-wrenching losses, one thing is for certain: this Warriors team has the potential to be a legitimate threat, but they’ll need some work to get there.
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