The Warriors have yet to make a move in free agency, and one former NBA champion is not a fan of what could be their first offseason addition.
Udonis Haslem had choice words Tuesday on ESPN’s “NBA Today” to describe Al Horford possibly landing in Golden State.
“You are not addressing length and athleticism by just bringing in Al,” Haslem said. “Love Al, but that is not the one that’s gonna push you over the hump.”
The Warriors were outmatched physically in the Western Conference semifinals last season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing the series in five games.
“You saw the lack of size glaringly against Minnesota last year,” Haslem continued. “You saw the lack of athleticism glaringly against Minnesota last year.”
Horford, a 39-year-old, six-foot-nine center, doesn’t give an advantage in quickness or size.
“When you talk about bringing in Al, I love Al. I would love for him to finish his career with a guy like Steph (Curry),” Haslem said. “He’s a guy who’s definitely gonna space the floor and knock down some threes, but he does not address your needs.”
“He does not address the need of athleticism. When you talk about bringing in another guy that is older, and he does not address the need of having size.”
The 18-year NBA veteran averaged nine points a game last season.
Golden State has been reluctant to make any key moves due to the situation with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, whose key attribute is athleticism.
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