Even though the season is still young, the idea of the Golden State Warriors moving one of their guards for Russell Westbrook now makes a lot of sense.
Before seeing the Warriors this season, I never would have thought to suggest that they should move Stephen Curry for Westbrook. Reading ESPN's J.A. Adande suggesting such a thing would have sent me into a tirade.
It's amazing how three games can change things. Take a look at how the Warriors have done thus far this season.
Opponent Points Allowed
Los Angeles Clippers 105
Chicago Bulls 91
New York Knicks 78
At the beginning of the season, if you would have told me that Golden State would face those three offenses, fail to score 100 points even once, and be 2-1, you would have been laughed at. The Warriors have lived and died with the break in recent years. They score a lot, they allow a lot.
While it's still early, that's not the case anymore.
The Warriors are actually showing a commitment to defense. Given that their new coach is Mark Jackson, that's shouldn't be particularly surprising, but it is. It's ...
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