Golden State Warriors governor Joe Lacob has never been afraid of making a big move.
So, following a season in which the franchise underachieved, failing to defend their NBA crown and getting knocked out in the second round, Lacob and the rest of the team's front office was ready to shake things up again, acquiring future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul from the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins.
With the 38-year-old on a team-friendly contract that includes non-guaranteed money in 2024-25, Paul's veteran leadership and vast playoff experience can help shake up the dynamics on a team that was in a state of flux last year, never having the same mojo as it's 2022 championship run despite bringing back virtually the same roster.