NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Golden State Warriors

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers controls the ball against Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 14: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Luc Mbah a Moute #12 of the Houston Rockets in the first half in Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 14, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

2. Luc Mbah a Moute

Another member of the Rockets team that pushed the Warriors to the brink of elimination in the Western Conference Finals, Luc Mbah a Moute would be a fantastic addition to Golden State’s second unit.

Even though he struggled in Houston’s series against Golden State — much of which had to do with him dislocating his shoulder on two separate occasions this season — Mbah a Moute had the best season of his career as a floor spacer, knocking down 1.0 triples per game at a 36.4 percent clip. It’s an important development for him because he’s the type of defender who is comfortable switching onto guards and forwards, and no team switched as much as the Rockets did during the regular season.

It’s therefore no surprise the Rockets were 4.2 points per 100 possessions better defensively when Mbah a Moute was on the court this season. They weren’t quite as dominant offensively, but they still outscored opponents by a larger margin with him in the lineup (10.6 points per 100 possessions) than they did with him on the bench (7.1 points per 100 possessions). He’d likely make the same impact on a Warriors team that switches almost as frequently as the Rockets do.

An added bonus is Mbah a Moute can play both forward positions and center, giving him the versatility to share the court with various player in different lineups.

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