Exterior of Steph, Warriors’ NBA All-Star future appears to be like foggy

Exterior of Steph, Warriors’ NBA All-Star future appears to be like foggy initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Bay Space

Not lengthy earlier than they turned the largest bully within the NBA, the Warriors sustained one of many league’s most ignominious streaks, one which prolonged even past their humiliating 13-year playoff drought.

Golden State went a league-record 15 years with out an All-Star. No starter, no reserve, no illustration within the sport.

When the Warriors lastly busted that hunch, they did so with vengeance. Since David Lee’s streak-snapping choice in 2013 – their first since Latrell Sprewell in 1997 – solely as soon as, within the misplaced season of 2019-20, have they been shut out of the February extravaganza.

A look on the present roster makes it conceivable there could possibly be extra shutouts as soon as Stephen Curry leaves the room.

The 2025 All-Star sport will probably be performed at Chase Middle subsequent Feb. 16 and the one Warrior assured of collaborating is, well being allowing, Curry. He was the staff’s solely consultant in every of the final two seasons. The times of the Warriors dominating the All-Star roster, with a number of gamers in 5 consecutive video games – twice sending 4 gamers – are over.

Curry, a 10-time All-Star turns 37 subsequent season. Draymond Inexperienced, a four-time All-Star, turns 35. Andrew Wiggins, a one-time All-Star, turns 30. Nobody else on the roster has performed a second within the sport.

Which brings us to the 4 gamers that, for now, undertaking to steer the Warriors on the finish of this decade: Trayce-Jackson Davis, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski.

Here’s a have a look at the place every stands just a few days earlier than 2024 coaching camp:

Jackson-Davis

At 24, he’s the eldest of the 4. The 6-foot-9 middle, a four-year starter at Indiana College, brings stable rim safety, sufficient rebounding, and the power to make good and even intelligent passes out of the put up. He’s a sound defender, normally, however his switching skill on the perimeter wants improvement. The 2023 second-round draft decide (No. 57) is an inviting lob risk however should work on his scoring outdoors the paint.

All-Star possibilities: 15 p.c. This might rise if the Warriors are a legit contender. The West is deep. Vets embody Nikola Jokić, Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis and Karl-Anthony Cities. And 20-year-old Victor Wembanyama tasks as a future MVP.

Kuminga

The 6-foot-7 ahead, the No. 7 decide within the 2021 draft, has spectacular moments that develop into spotlight materials. He’s not constructed to be an influence ahead, so he’ll have to settle in and develop into a small ahead. His instruments for that place are a piece in progress. It’s discouraging that he has but to flee wild inconsistencies that at instances paint him as a undertaking. It’s encouraging that he’s solely 21, years away from what his peak needs to be.

All-Star possibilities: 55 p.c. He took a beneficiant leap final season and wishes one other subsequent season. Add one other 15 p.c if that involves fruition. At his age, there may be loads of time to get there.

Moody

Sporadic taking part in time has made the No. 14 decide within the ‘21 draft maybe the largest thriller on the staff. The 6-foot-6 wing from the College of Arkansas does slightly of every little thing, most of it properly, however doesn’t wow the populace. His complete expertise appear suited to thrive inside a staff framework, like fellow Razorback Daniel Gafford, reasonably than as a max-level star. Such gamers are essential to succeed, however not often lend themselves to All-Star debate.

All-Star possibilities: 10 p.c. We’ve solely seen snapshots of Moody, who at age 22 has but to ascertain himself as a part of Golden State’s rotation. As soon as he accomplishes that – or will get taking part in time on one other staff – will probably be simpler to judge his upside.

Podziemski

The 6-foot-5 guard out of Santa Clara College made himself helpful as a rookie by setting screens, making slick passes, getting just a few buckets, drawing plenty of fees and operating ground like a jackrabbit. He’s too impetuous at instances, however making good issues occur earned him a spot within the rotation. Solely 21, he’ll want to repair his free-throw taking pictures (63.3 p.c) and develop into a extra prolific 3-point shooter.

All-Star possibilities: 40 p.c: The West is loaded with proficient younger guards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox, Jalen Inexperienced and Austin Reeves to call six. But when the Warriors develop into a perennial contender, BP has an opportunity to comply with the blueprint created by Manu Ginobili in San Antonio.

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