Why Warriors adding guard Brandon Williams is a wise move
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Key Points:
- The Golden State Warriors signed point guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million contract, adding depth to their backcourt after Williams’ career-best season with the Dallas Mavericks.
- Williams, 26, averaged a career-high 13.0 points and 3.9 assists per game last season, showcasing his scoring and playmaking abilities, particularly in two strong performances against the Warriors.
- Known for his efficiency inside the arc, Williams shot over 55% on two-point attempts and excelled at finishing at the rim, though his three-point shooting remains a weakness with a career 28% accuracy.
- Williams joins a guard rotation that includes Steph Curry, De’Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski, and LJ Cryer, providing the Warriors with a versatile scorer and playmaker off the bench amid early-season injuries to key players.
- The Warriors now have one open spot on their 15-man roster and one vacant two-way contract, with second-round pick Lajae Jones yet to be assigned a roster position.
