This year Golden State Warriors have been described as top-heavy and with a very thin bench. A closer look reveals that things may not be as bad as the media wants to make to look.
Correct, Warriors are top heavy. Signing DeMarcus Cousins was the final pillar of excellence. The All-Star team is complete.
But, is the bench in such a sad state of affairs?
Let’s have a look at the Finals last year. Guys on the bench this year who contributed last year were:
Andre Igoudala
Jordan Bell
Shaun Livingston
Quinn Cook
Kevon Looney
These guys are bench players this year – all spare parts to the well-oiled starting lineup of Durant, Curry, Green, Thompson and Cousins.