Trade: Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz Make a Deal
Golden State has traded F Eric Paschall to the Utah Jazz for a protected future second round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 4, 2021
The move reunites Paschall with Utah superstar Donovan Mitchell, as the two were friends growing up, and played basketball together.
Donovan Mitchell x Eric Paschall...Teammates. ✊ pic.twitter.com/YURg0mrmXB
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 4, 2021
Paschall was a second round pick by the Warriors in the 2019 draft, and turned into a pleasant surprise during the Warriors injury-plagued season, as he was forced to start 26 of 60 games. He averaged 14.0 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.1 apg while shooting 49.7 FG% in 27.6 mpg, resulting in being named to the NBA's All-Rookie First Team.
Unfortunately for Paschall, with a healthy Steph Curry back, a motivated Draymond Green, and the additions of Kelly Oubre Jr. and rookie James Wiseman in 2020-21, there just weren't enough minutes to go around and all his averages dropped dramatically (except his per 36 minute numbers, as they were slightly better than his rookie year - go figure). Warriors GM Bob Myers admitted trying to fit Paschall into the lineup was difficult:
We were trying to fit him into this style that we play. Steve [Kerr] had him at the five, and then it became a glut there. And so trying to figure out how he could play the four was a challenge. And I think Steve would acknowledge that.Utah will add Paschall into its lineup as a depth forward for very little cost, as he is set to make just $1.78M this year.
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