The Golden State Warriors are an interesting team. Many have them pegged to make it out of the West next season. Their core is young, athletic, and very talented, but they don’t have a ton of guys with quality experience.
They brought in Andre Iguoadala this offseason, which helps that. But with Iggy’s arrival, that leaves Harrison Barnes out on an island. But he’s taking it in stride and said he’s willing to come off the bench if he has to.
“Winning the game matters more to me,” Barnes said.
Barnes, who started all 93 games he played last season including playoffs, is the center of a major question as the Warriors close in on training camp at the end of this month. With the acquisition of swingman Andre Iguodala, Golden State now has six players with starting credentials, meaning someone has to come off the bench.
Barnes, after his workout at the team facility on Tuesday, didn’t mince his words and gave no breath to controversy. He doesn’t care. Whatever Mark Jackson decides, he’s game.
“I can imagine much worse problems,” Barnes said. “I feel confident about this team and where we can go. Regardless if I’m starting or coming off the bench, I think we have a chance to make a serious playoff push.”
H/T: MercuryNews
