There may not be a more intriguing unrestricted free agent than David West of the New Orleans Hornets. He's a strong power forward that hasn't averaged fewer than 17 points per game in any of the last six seasons.
In addition to that, West is relatively durable, having played in 70 or more games in all but one of those seasons. There isn't really a team in the league that couldn't use a guy like that.
Still, some are above others. So, let's take a look at a few teams that would move to the next level with West on the roster.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors have been ridden with some consistent problems over the years.
They run up and down the floor and score a ton of points. Very few teams are more fun to watch.
But beyond what is and isn't fun, realize the Warriors are also weak inside. They allow too much and don't do well enough in terms of rebounding, especially for a team that shoots as much from the outside as it does.
West paired with David Lee would go a long way in changing that. Even in a difficult Western Conference, the addition of West would make them ...
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2011 NBA Free Agents: Golden State Warriors and Top Landing Spots for David West
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