Warriors Ready to Pivot Toward Two-Time NBA Champion After Giannis Antetokounmpo Dream Appears to Fade

For a long time now, the Warriors have been looking to form a powerful trio alongside Curry and Jimmy Butler. And although their primary choice was Antetokounmpo, recent reports suggested that the Bucks’ star might be interested in joining the Boston Celtics.

Meanwhile, if JJ Redick and company manage to land Kawhi Leonard, he could become an excellent fit for the Golden State Warriors.

Will Choosing Kawhi Leonard Instead of Giannis Antetokounmpo be Worth it? 

For the Warriors, the addition of the Los Angeles Clippers’ star will be a major boost. As the franchise has a ‘win-now’ motive, Leonard’s recent form will help in forming a fearsome lineup. This year, the 6-time All-Star appeared in 65 games for the Clippers. Despite Los Angeles struggling as a team, the NBA superstar averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. 

His shooting, too, was quite impressive. The 34-year-old had 50.5% shooting from the field and a solid 38.7% from the three-point mark. Despite dealing with heavy defensive attention, Leonard’s workload of 32.1 minutes per game was highly appreciable. 

Thus, it is evident why the Warriors are targeting the star player over Antetokounmpo. Now, if the trade does happen, fans will be eager to see how things pan out.