KD = Diminishing Returns

[greymatter]

Production wise, of course KD won't get you 28/7/4 again, but his presence should easily make an already devastating Warriors offense even more ridiculous. Having another 40+% 3 pt shooter and a guy who can consistently hit difficult shots at a much higher rate than league average will create even more spacing than they already had. KD doesn't miss the million+ wide open looks that Harrison Barnes was bricking in games 5,6,7.

Curry, Thompson, and Green's scoring should all go down, but their efficiency as a whole should definitely increase.

[west_tip]

BUMP.

It's only one game (of course) but any thoughts on what was posted on this thread back in the summer?

[FireDavidKahn]

KD is messing up the chemistry on the court.

[SCdac]

I understand the point well enough (diminishing returns) by the OP, but Durant is clutch, a big time scorer, a gamer, and a veteran. Didn't like his decision to go there, and didn't think GSW necessarily needed him, but don't think his skills as a superstar are being respected. Warriors can lean on him if they need to in ways they couldn't Harrison Barnes and it wouldn't be surprising if he wins them some games almost 'singlehandedly'. Assuming Klay Thompson and Green can spot up for three's with efficiency (without needing as many shots to warm up), think their offense will be fine. Defense and grittiness may be another story

[scm5]

YOU GUYS ARE SO RIGHT!!!!!!!!!! LAST NIGHT'S GAME TOLD IT ALL!!!!

Klay + Zaza for DeAndre Jordan + JJ Redick

Curry
Redick
Durant
Green
Jordan

[Hoopz2332]

I understand the point well enough (diminishing returns) by the OP, but Durant is clutch, a big time scorer, a gamer, and a veteran. Didn't like his decision to go there, and didn't think GSW necessarily needed him, but don't think his skills as a superstar are being respected. Warriors can lean on him if they need to in ways they couldn't Harrison Barnes and it wouldn't be surprising if he wins them some games almost 'singlehandedly'. Assuming Klay Thompson and Green can spot up for three's with efficiency (without needing as many shots to warm up), think their offense will be fine. Defense and grittiness may be another story

not really