Oh you also feel it coming the giga draft steal? No doubt convinced by the work done with Jordan Poole, the Warriors have decided to offer a 3-year contract and 4.8 million dollars to Ryan Rollins, selected in 44th position of the last Draft. If only two out of three years are guaranteed, the rookie already receives a nice check. All the prettier when you know that the guy has still not set foot on the floor in the Dubs jersey. Never mind for the Warriors of the Bay, who see in the rear a real potential to be exploited.
A small turn and then goes away. Injured a week following his Draft, Ryan Rollins, 20, is still recovering following the discovery of a fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during a routine medical examination. Logically absent in the Summer League, the kid from Michigan comes out of a successful sophomore season in the modest college of Toledo. With 18.9 points on average, but also 3.6 assists and 6 rebounds in the last exercise, Rollins displays certain qualities. The guy was also elected Freshman of the Year from his lecture during his first season at the university. Rear listed at 1m93, this combo guard caught the eye of the Warriors, who did not hesitate to splurge to attract him during the Draft. And yes, even if it probably escaped you, the Dubs had to drop their pick 51 and a check for two million dollars to recover the 44th pick, then held by Atlanta. New proof, if needed, of the hopes placed in Ryan Rollins by Golden State. A real crush on Steve Kerr and Bob Myers, the young man might finally have his spot in the rotation of the Dubs.
The Warriors have signed guard Ryan Rollins, whose rights were acquired on draft night from the Atlanta Hawks.
Ryan spent two seasons at the University of Toledo, averaging 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.44 steals over 64 games. pic.twitter.com/FPsTen7AZP
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 28, 2022
But in fact, what role will the rookie be able to occupy at the Warriors ? The question is legitimate as the rotations on the back lines seem blocked. Even as Steph rolls on the League, Jordan Poole continues to progress and Klay Thompson will logically continue his rise to power following having made a successful comeback. In these circumstances, it’s complicated for a 20-year-old kid to make his mark, especially with the reigning champions. Don’t panic, Ryan Rollins has several cards up his sleeve. Cs explained earlier, the guy does indeed have certain qualities that are highly valued in the Bay. A born scorer, double R has developed a real bit of shooting over time. Able to create his own shot as well as catch-and-shoot, he has a fairly complete arsenal and might therefore easily be integrated into Steve Kerr’s systems. Another strong point of the little newcomer, Rollins is also able to carry the ball and distribute for the friends, in particular thanks to a nice quality of pass. Well, it’s still hard to imagine the boy having the swelling while Steph waits quietly in a corner. However, this same Stéphane precisely, might allow Ryan to have a lot of space to send a few bomblets on the face of the unconscious having left it open. On paper, it’s a nice new find for the Warriors. Be careful however, the rear remains for the moment a diamond in the rough, but you can count on Steve Kerr and his staff to teach him how to shine.
The apprenticeship may take several stages for Ryan Rollins, but there is no doubt that evolving alongside such players should allow him to progress. Like Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody last season, the rookie risks shuttling between the G League and the NBA. Come on, the native of Michigan can hope to count on his outside shot to scratch a few minutes, provided however that he has his eyes in front of the holes when the time comes.
Source texte : NBC Sports
