Why the Trade Benefits the Golden State Warriors

It is never easy to lose one of your best players. Klay Thompson will miss his second consecutive season with a serious leg injury. With Curry back on the floor, the Warriors still have a chance to contend in the Western Conference but could use some help out on the perimeter.

Eric Gordon is a big-time shooter but he is more than that. He has the ability to create his own shot off the dribble or get in the lane and score at the rim. That would fill a needed hole with Klay Thompson sidelined for the entirety of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Tucker is more of a catch-and-shoot option from beyond the arc. He was seen much in Houston spotting up in the corner waiting for a ball-handler to break down the defense and kick it out to him from long range. He would be a great bench option for the Warriors in the upcoming season.

The NBA is happy to have Stephen Curry back on the floor. He is one of the top players in the league right now and the best shooter to ever step on an NBA court. Now, it is time to put players around him in the absence of Thompson