Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s first summer as the Golden State Warriors general manager didn’t go as planned, as they missed out on several free agents while losing one of the club’s iconic players.
Paul George and Lauri Markkanen were two of the Dubs’ top targets after the former joined the Philadelphia 76ers and the latter signed a new multiyear extension to stay with the Utah Jazz.
The Golden State Warriors also saw Klay Thompson leave them for the Dallas Mavericks. In return, they tried to make up for it by acquiring Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III, and De’Anthony Melton in separate deals.
On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors gave Stephen Curry a new one-year extension, making him a member of the exclusive $500 million club.
Mike Dunleavy Jr. explains his “disciplined” approach with the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. recently spoke to reporters to reflect on their offseason. He is aware that the Dubs will have to completely shift away from their dynasty days and the growing pains that come with it.
“We’re probably as impatient as you can be as a franchise right now given our time horizon. But there’s a fine line between impatience and undisciplined. There’s no point in going all in to be slightly above average,” Dunleavy said via Anthony Slater.
Besides relying heavily on Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors are banking on their younger players’ development, such as Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, and Brandin Podziemski.
