Warriors Injury Crisis: Unproven G League Guards Step Up

Unproven G League Guards step up as injuries ravage the Warriors

With Stephen Curry sidelined and Klay Thompson still working his way back from injury, the Warriors have been forced to rely on unproven G League guards to fill out their rotation. So far, these players have stepped up to the challenge, helping the Warriors to a 3-1 record in their last four games.

Jordan Poole and Nico Mannion have been the most impressive of the bunch

Poole, a second-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has averaged 16.3 points and 4.3 assists, while Mannion, a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has averaged 10.0 points and 4.8 assists. Both players have shown flashes of brilliance, and they have helped to keep the Warriors afloat in Curry's absence.

The Warriors are hoping that Poole and Mannion can continue to play at a high level

If they can, the Warriors will have a chance to make a deep playoff run despite their injuries. However, if Poole and Mannion falter, the Warriors could be in trouble.

The Warriors are also getting solid contributions from Mychal Mulder

Mulder, a 26-year-old journeyman, has averaged 9.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in his last four games. He has been a reliable scorer and rebounder, and he has helped to provide the Warriors with some much-needed depth.

The Warriors are hopeful that Curry and Thompson can return soon

Curry is expected to miss at least another week with a tailbone injury, while Thompson is expected to return sometime in January. Once Curry and Thompson are back, the Warriors will be a much more formidable team. However, for now, they are relying on their unproven G League guards to keep them afloat.

Poole and Mannion have stepped up to the challenge

They have shown that they can play at a high level, and they have helped the Warriors to win games. If they can continue to play well, the Warriors will have a chance to make a deep playoff run despite their injuries.