Did the Golden State Warriors just lay the road for their future? At the onset, the latest bold front office move clearly indicated that the Bay Area side has an agenda in operation. Notably, the dynasty has almost come to an end after Klay Thompson‘s exit and they are in the hunt to protect it. In the same vein, the Dubs’ call to waive a notable player’s two-way contract to only sign Quinten Post speaks volumes of what the hooper provides. So, what’s the reason behind the latest signing? Is it another James Wiseman-like situation?

The Warriors had this coming from a mile away. With only one pick available in the off-season, the team managed to rope in Quinten Post. However, the team struggled to sign him because of their roster crunch. With only 14 members on the roster, the team was hard-capped at the first tax-apron of $178.1 million, restricting them from even signing a player for a minimum contract.

On the other hand, with available funds, GSW could only sign Quinten Post in a two-way contract. To further toughen the task, NBA franchises can only have only 3 two-way contracts. The Warriors already had Daeqwon Plowden, Pat Spencer, and Reece Beekman filling those spots. So, Steve Kerr and Co. either had to drop the Quinten Post idea or waive either of the three stars signed on two-way deals. Eventually, the franchise went with Post after waiving Plowden, as per Anthony Slater.

While this may seem like a usual decision, there’s insightful information behind it. Out of the 3, 6 ‘6 Plowden emerged as the standout in the Summer League, averaging 14.6 points and 4.4 rebounds and 39.6% from the arc. The catch here is that the Golden State Warriors went after a rookie despite having a proven 26-year-old forward. What could be the steadfast reason behind his decision?

Are the Warriors re-aiming after their James Wiseman plan fell apart, in Quentin Post’s case?

Post the 2019 NBA Finals, the Warriors had a tough two years, struggling to make a noise on the court without Klay Thompson. One thing that actually favored the Dubs was the 2020 draft when they selected James Wiseman with the #2 pick. The team put a lot of faith in him to carry the franchise to another wave of domination. However, unfortunately, things didn’t go as per the plan. Wiseman struggled with injuries and also spent more time in the G-League, developing his game instead of playing for the Dubs’ bench.

After 2 silent seasons, the team traded him to the Pistons ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. A year later, they’ve found a similar player, Quentin Post, this time with a 7 ‘0 tall frame, the tallest in the roster, taking that crown away from Kevon Looney and Trayce Jackson-Davis. The team also doesn’t have China Klay like the last time. So, the Warriors literally have a second go at their experiment.

On the other hand, Quentin Post’s tall frame and athletic 3 and D wing could open up more space on the floor, giving a huge push for the Dubs. He averaged a healthy 17-point haul alongside 8.1 rebounds during his final college year. Apart from that, he also has Looney and Jackson to take the pressure off him during the bench minutes. So, what do you make of the Warriors’ bold decision?

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