Stats Analysis: (Surprise Role Player?)

The surprise player is.... (drum roll..) Kent Bazemore! Many don't think of him as much, but he started in place of Klay Thompson and did so well, that the Warriors decided to sign him, in addition to re-signing Rush. After this happened, I knew the Warriors were destined to make the playoffs. I have a feeling that Bazemore won't disappoint us eager fans. He will come off the bench, looking to create for himself, and earn himself more playing time. With his length, he will blossom into a great NBA player..

Points: Although Bazmore won't get much playing time at all, towards the start of the season, he will still be efficient enough to put some points on the scoreboard. I'm not certain Jackson will see his potential and play him more, but his season average should lie at around 4.7 PPG.

Assists: Bazmore isn't the type of guy you should rely on giving a lot of assists. Rather, you should rely on him putting the ball on the floor, and taking it to the basket. He must never pass up the open jump shot, as his long arms enable him to shoot over taller defenders. Bazemore will average only around 1.2 Assists per game, maybe even less.

Rebounds: With the length that Bazemore has, he should be a Kevin Durant type player. Except nowhere close to Durant's level of skill, of course. Bazemore shouldn't be waiting for the fast break, he should be the one to initiate it. Matched up with other guards his height, he can rebounds better because of his wingspan. Bazemore will average 4-5 Rebounds per game.

Blocks: Blocks for a guard? That's preposterous! Actually, Bazemore is a fairly good blocker for his height. He proved so in a summer league game where it was impossible to get a shot over his head. He had 11 blocks. Bazemore will average 1.3 Blocks per game.

 I may be too excited about Bazemore's playing style, but these stats are always dependent on minutes.. Remember that.

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Breakdown of Bazemore Signing

Recent reports indicate that the Warriors have decided to sign the undrafted rookie Kent Bazmore. This is a good thing for the Warriors. If Brandon Rush does decide to come back, there will be more potential lineups to go to. Bazmore is a great player, and signing an undrafted rookie usually ends up working out for the Warriors: Let's break it down.

Usually, undrafted rookies like Anthony Morrow are always motivated to do well. They have something to prove: other teams should have drafted them when they got the chance. In the summer league, Bazemore's clever and smart play drew attention from teams like the Hawks. Luckily the Warriors got to him first. Bazmore will be a fine addition to this already deep Warrior squad. Bazemore is a guard that can rebound the ball, which is key. He's a defensive phenomenon and a shot blocker. His wingspan is 6'10. Lengthy is key for a basketball player. This enables him to grab rebounds and block shots, while also getting into the passing lane. Defense was an area that the Dubs were criticized for.

If Brandon Rush decides to take his talents to LA, then Bazemore would be a great back up to Klay Thompson. Bazmore has a decent shooting touch, great defense, and he pulls down a lot of boards for his position. He's the perfect complement to Jarrett Jack.

When the Warriors decided to sit Klay Thompson out and not risk injury, Bazmore took his place. Many were skeptical the Warriors could keep their perfect record. Bazmore filled Thompson's shoes quite nicely as he filled up the stat sheet every night. In the end, he's a fine addition to the Dubs' roster, and should end up being a fan favorite.

Will this effect Brandon Rush? The Warriors are waiting for Brandon Rush to decide to come back to GSW, but as said before, there are a lot of perks of joining the Lakers. Rush may also be pushed away by the new addition of Kent Bazmore. We'll see how this plays out. If the Warriors get both Rush and Bazemore, then that's just a bonus.

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