The Warriors are definitely in need of some addition after the way they started their season. Superstar Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr recently stated the team needs to make changes to be better. And it looks like the Warriors are on their path to updating their roster with the signing of the Phoenix Suns star, Jae Crowder. Reportedly, they are one of the contenders to bring in Crowder, which further resulted in the fans displaying their opinion on social media.
Steph says the Warriors need to make changes if they want to be a "serious team that's going to be who we say we are." pic.twitter.com/rijMCUlorl
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 8, 2022
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Jae Crowder is yet to play a game after their loss against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals last year. The Suns are looking to trade the 32-year-old and the Warriors are definitely interested. Crowder averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in the 2021-22 NBA season.
Meanwhile, the trade rumors of Crowder have made quite a lot of noise in the Warriors fanbase. The fans took to social media to voice their opinion on Twitter. Here are some of the reactions of the fans:
I’ve prayed for times like this https://t.co/MVtzrzpQe8
— zach 🗣 (@zxchtweeted) November 25, 2022
GET IT DONE LACOB
— GP2 FAN ACOUNT (@baygal30) November 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/Iknowsports3k/status/1595878658073591808?s=20&t=-n-JknHNluvkI_hVNfk9vQ
Hot take: getting him is much more important than Jakob Poeltl. We need a 3 and D wing more than a big and getting poeltl would mean that we’ll be asking looney to step aside as the starting center, especially after he took that discount deal with us…
— Moses Money Moody stan (@walternottegma1) November 24, 2022
Suns aren't gonna trade with us lol
— Justin Wynn (@JustinN07773200) November 24, 2022
We need him
— Ques (@Quese4xx) November 24, 2022
We definitely need the on court toughness but the boy just has a short fuse. Jot sure if that’s a benefit or detriment for this squad
— EndeavorGroup🔅 (@EndeavorGroup1) November 24, 2022
There’s no chance they trade him in the Western Conference
— Queens To Midtown: All Mets & Knicks (@AllAccessNYKNYM) November 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/redacted_asp/status/1595887169822167042?s=20&t=-n-JknHNluvkI_hVNfk9vQ
The fans were mostly happy with the trade rumor. Many fans commented that Crowder would be a great addition to their team. While others tended to show their concern about whether the Suns would trade Crowder to a team in the Western Conference and help them get stronger. Overall, the news seemed to give a ray of hope to the Warriors fans after their poor start.
Can Jae Crowder help Stephen Curry and the Warriors?
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The Warriors play good basketball with an aim to develop youngsters. However, the new season has been a struggle from their recent performances. In a time when they are struggling, Stephen Curry is playing at his usual best. From delivering constant masterclasses to carrying the team on his shoulder, the 34-year-old is doing everything in his power. However, he definitely needs some help alongside him.
Hence, the addition of the power forward could prove to be useful for them. With an experience of ten years, Crowder would make an instant impact on the squad by mentoring the youngsters and his defense. He could help the reigning champions get back on track with his abilities on both ends of the court and experience.
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