The Golden State Warriors have arguably one of the deepest starting fives in the NBA, but who will be the biggest X-factor for them in 2013-14? The Warriors begin this season with a lot of new faces, and someone will have to fill the role that Jarrett Jack took partial ownership of last season.
The contenders coming in are newcomers Marreese Speights (who plays both power forward and center), Nemanja Nedovic (the explosive European guard) and Toney Douglas. From the returning squad, Kent Bazemore and Draymond Green look to battle it out in an effort to make a significant contribution to the team.
The Candidates
Speights can run the court, rebound effectively and bring a brand of toughness. He is versatile enough where he can pull back and hit the 16-23-foot jumper with consistency or finish at the rim.
Nedovic is coming over from the Serbian national team, and he has received very positive reviews. He can definitely create with the ball in his hands, but he will have to adjust to the speed, size and talent of the NBA game.
Douglas wi ...
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Who Will Be the Golden State Warriors’ X-Factor This Season?
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