ORLANDO — In a small-ball era increasingly built for guards and wings, the Warriors remain at the forefront of the movement. But this season, that reality comes with a quirk: Nearly half of Golden State’s roster is filled with limited, low-usage big men who don’t fit the pace-and-space mold.
It’s a strange roster imbalance that has created some difficulties. Instead of resting, Shaun Livingston is often forced to play mop-up duty. Patrick McCaw can’t get useful time in the D-League because he’s always one ankle tweak away from major minutes. A roster change or two is likely on the way at some point.