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It seems like the Golden State Warriors' dynastic run from 2015-2019 was a long time ago. With Kevon Looney leaving in free agency and Klay Thompson leaving last year, there are only two OG Warriors left from that magical time.
Some players, like Kevin Durant and Klay, are now playing for rival Western Conference teams. Others like Andrew Bogut, Leandro Barbosa, and Shaun Livingston are long retired.
One Warriors champion is still playing, but has left the NBA to play overseas. JaVale McGee, who played two seasons with the Warriors, grabbing two championships as a key role player, is headed to Australia to play in the NBL.
ESPN reported that McGee signed a one-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the NBL.
McGee’s last season in the NBA was during the 2023-24 season. He played 46 games for the Sacramento Kings. During that season, he only averaged 4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. It was clear that McGee’s time in the NBA was close to an end.
Now, McGee will try to make a big impact in an international league that is on the rise. Montrezl Harrell and Dylan Windler are the two most prominent former NBA players in the league. The NBL has recently been a pipeline for some NBA draft picks, but now it seems that it is becoming a spot for former NBA players to continue their basketball careers.
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Warriors fans should be happy for JaVale. He was a great addition to the Warriors' championship teams, and while he might not have enough to still play in the NBA, the fact that he is still playing the game he loves is great news.
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