Although the Nets led the Warriors by more than 20 points in the first quarter today, the Warriors finally completed a big comeback, Curry scored another 40 points in today's game, and Butler also scored 25 points efficiently. The Warriors' recent streak of victories has nothing to do with Curry and Butler's form. Some of the role players also played a key role, and we're highlighting two players, Post and Payton Jr.
Post's now seems to be able to hit three-pointers stably in every game, and he has become a high battery on the outside of the Warriors, although the ability to score inside is still insufficient, but as a tall interior player, he can hit three-pointers stably on the outside, he can completely open up the space, and can attract the opponent's interior to defend outside the three-point line, which has a very positive impact on the Warriors' tactical system.
During this time, Payton Jr.'s performance can be described as very hot, and he came off the bench today to play 20 minutes and cut 16 points and 9 rebounds. Payton Jr. has often scored in double figures lately, and a lot of his scoring has come from under the basket, which is very rare. Although he doesn't have outstanding height, he has a forward-type style of play, and even an inside-line style of play. Because today he is a player who is much taller than him under the basket and can still force the score. In addition, he is also very good on the defensive end, and he will defend the opposite arrow man in every game. He's a very important point in the Warriors' bench at the moment.
However, what worries Warriors fans is that his contract will completely expire this offseason, and it is expected that he will get a big contract after the end of the season, and the Warriors may not be able to keep him, because the Warriors are facing many player contract extensions this offseason, such as Looney needs to renew his contract, and most importantly, Kuminga needs to renew his contract. The Warriors have been under pressure for salary space since they acquired Butler, and once Kuminga is re-signed, they may also face the pressure of a huge luxury tax, and Payton Jr. may not be able to offer him a higher contract. Maybe Payton Jr. will choose to leave the Warriors as he did back then.