Even though Kuminga's contract is still unsettled, Warriors supporters can celebrate the signing of Horford to a two-year contract. This means the team now has a genuinely all-around center for the new season.
While Horford is nearing the end of his professional journey, he maintains excellent personal discipline. Last season with the Celtics, he still averaged 9 points per game. Moreover, Horford's skill set fits perfectly with the Warriors, as he pairs well with guards who have strong shooting abilities.
With Horford joining the Warriors, the team now truly boasts a "Big Four": Curry, Butler, Green, and Horford, each with unique strengths. In the new season, it’s expected that Coach Kerr will design more plays involving Horford and Curry, such as pick-and-rolls, which will create many easy scoring chances for Horford. Given his shooting accuracy and proficiency beyond the arc, Horford’s stats could see a significant boost with the Warriors.
Strictly speaking, Curry has never really had a dominant center as a teammate. Bogut was probably the strongest center Curry has played with, but he was somewhat one-dimensional—strong rim protector but lacking shooting ability. Horford, on the other hand, is a highly versatile center who can defend tough inside and also shoot from outside. He can be considered Curry’s best interior partner to date. Horford has had a very successful career and brings a wealth of experience inside. His arrival should also help ease some of the defensive burden on Green.
Therefore, the Warriors’ offense could become nearly unstoppable next season, as their previously weakest interior spot is now filled by a skilled scorer. This upcoming season should be very exciting for Coach Kerr, as his tactical options expand. However, the most crucial factor for the Warriors remains player health, especially throughout the playoffs, given the aging roster. I wonder how the fans feel about this?