Who is Anthony Lamb? A versatile piece that enters the rotation of the Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors achieved an important away win Washington with 127-118, in a game that once again had them on the ropes for much of the day. Beyond the triumph Steve Kerr’s men continue to leave their level in doubt and suffer around 50% of wins, in the Western Region Play-In zone. even with a Stephen Curry is brilliant (41 vs. Washington) and a Jordan Poole that accounts for every possession (32 vs. Wizards).

However, it is known that The problem for these Warriors is their bench depth and options. The youngsters have not made the expected quality leap and Kerr had to go unexpected names in the season previewseeking a stability and regularity that allows them to at least partially maintain what the titles are building.

Among these unexpected names appears one that is beginning to gain more and more importance. Anthony Lamb, 24-year-old forward and three seasons of experiencewhich has in its Golden State first true major league pick. And that despite being in the group with a his contract double throughlooks like one of those reliable brands the Warriors can find for the postseason.

Against Washington, Lamb had one of his best games: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4-5 from the field and 2-2 from three in 25 minutesbut the most important and impressive: a +36 to his stretches on the pitchas opposed to -27 for the rest of the match.

Warriors typically look for three things from their roleplayers (and even from their figures as well): They can pass the ball, defend and score from three. While other teams prioritize specialists, super athletes or creators in one-on-one situations, Golden State always targets these kinds of versatile pieces, able to fulfill different roles and positions in a composition.

Lamb complies with this… At least to a large extent. ONE Front only 1.98m tall but very strongwhich throws over the 40% in tripleshe has good vision as a passer and is capable of helping as a rebounder (though he gives his strengths in other defensive areas).

Theirs almost 105 kg of power It’s the key for the Warriors to use in theirs lineups of small balljoining the quintet from Kevon Looney for gain one more shot option. And while Looney will obviously be on the field when push comes to shove, establishing Lamb as a rotation player gives Kerr another card to play at certain times or games.

Finally, Golden State he will have to make a decision with the eaves, since due to the condition of the double track, you can’t use it for the whole season. Will he convert his contract to 100% NBA? With his second unit drought this season, it wouldn’t be surprising at all.

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