This summer, the Golden State Warriors are independent in the NBA and become the only franchise that has not made a single move during free agency.
The inactivity stems from both Jonathan Cuminga’s uncertain future and the team that failed to close available goals.
The report links the Warriors to former Boston Celtics big man Al Horford, but negotiations have not reached a final agreement.
This delay has led NBA insiders to propose dramatic steps to land Championship Test veterans.
NBA reporter Kevin O’Connor believes Warriors should pull out all stops to ensure Horford’s services. On his podcast, O’Connor suggested that the franchise’s biggest weapon be used in the recruitment process.
“He’s still a great defender. If I’m Golden State, I’m all in. I’ll send Steph to his door. We need you. Let’s win another,” O’Connor explained on his show.
O’Connor continued to praise the 39-year-old veteran. “Horford may get older, and he may soon be a father of six.
In the NBA, strategy is not unprecedented. LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in recruiting Anthony Davis.
Stephen Curry has similar star power to convince veterans to take part in the Golden State championship pursuit.
Al Horford brings exactly what the Warriors need. He’s a big man who can stretch the floor and knock down three pointers.
Despite his age, the veteran averaged nine points while shooting 36% above ARC last season, proving he still has gas in the tank.
O’Connor co-host Tom Haberstroh believes Horford represents the missing piece of Golden State Championship Puzzle.
“He already feels like a Warriors player and has been there for a long time and they have that need because they have five playmakers, a guy who can move the ball, and they didn’t have that guy.
Haberstroh highlighted the integrity of the timeline between the Horford and Warriors cores.
O’Connor added another compelling argument to actively pursue Horford. “Horford, he has a Hall of Fame case… if he already wins another, he will solidify.”
The Warriors’ continued inactivity becomes even more inexplicable given the availability of Horford and the perfect fit. Before training camp begins, Golden State has no time to address roster needs.