they missed the ambiance and the rings too much

Recent members of the Warriors, Leandro Barbosa and Shaun Livingston couldn’t resist the sirens of their old franchise when she offered them retraining positions after their retirement. The first will become assistant to Steve Kerr while the second will take on the role of director of sports personnel in the front office of Bob Myers.

They were important soldiers during the Warriors’ title campaign in 2015. Shaun Livingston was even on the adventure for the two trophies that followed, in 2017 and 2018, and had finally decided to retire after the Finals lost against Toronto a year ago. But when we have tasted this kind of moment in the NBA within a dynasty, we look for every opportunity to take a piece of it. This is what happened this week with a double upgrade from Golden State which has decided to trust former role players who are still young and widely appreciated by the public. At first, it was the Brazilian Blur who announced to join San Francisco as an assistant. Having left to finish his career at Franca São Paulo in 2017, the last season had to be cut short because of the COVID-19 which he himself had to overcome and he surprised his compatriots by announcing his retirement to participate in the new Dubs project. instead of waiting to play the Olympic Games finally postponed to 2021 in Japan. At 37, the former best sixth man of the year could not pass up such an offer to join Steve Kerr, a man who has been very important in his career on the floors of the Great League as he explains at the microphone of Nick Friedell ofESPN.

“He was my coach when I was there and he was also a friend. We already had a very close relationship when he was GM in Phoenix so we used to talk to each other regularly. He often asked me what I wanted to do after my career and I always told him that I wanted to become an assistant coach. Not a head coach, but just being able to talk to the players, teach them things, I think I’m good at that. He gave me this opportunity and I talked to my family and my wife, and she said ‘Yeah, let’s go.’ “

The moped will thus be able to continue to offer oppositions to Warriors players in training and give them little advice to lead a counterattack in less than seven seconds as he learned to do alongside Mike D’Antoni and … Steve Nash at the Suns. The appointment is therefore made between Golden State and the Nets next season, with high intensity games and many reunions apart from that of KD with his former teammates.

https://t.co/TuZM1rzhz1 LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) September 14, 2020

But Leandrinho won’t be the only new former head back in the Dubs’ org chart as Shaun Livingston will also be returning to the franchise’s office after a year-long hiatus. He too shares memories in Brooklyn where he performed in 2013-14. We will not find the ex-back-up of Stephen Curry on the bench but in the front office of the franchise in a role of director of sports personnel. A high position in the Warriors hierarchy for a triple NBA champion who has just celebrated his 35th birthday. Victim of a terrible injury that could have ended his career and prevented him from walking again, the fourth choice of the 2004 Draft knew that a job awaited him and will be able to do what he loves most by helping players in their personal development within the franchise. It is also a way for the Warriors to set an example for their counterparts by following the guidelines of the NBA for more diversity within their offices. An additional pride for Shaun Livingston who spoke to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic.

“I want to serve people. I want to help others. This is what gives me the most joy. Whether in a social center or in the Salvation Army, I want to be of service to others. This door has always been open and I just had to go through it. I have always wanted to take this route. At the same time, with everything going on right now, this post makes even more sense, especially as an African American. “

So dope! Need more former players in those positions https://t.co/4578agX4Mc

— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 15, 2020

Two former NBA champions with the Warriors return to the Bay to share their experience with players. With these two faces well known to the pillars of the team and even if they will no longer put on their shorts on game night, Golden State seems ready to put in motion its plan to return to the top of the pyramid as early as 2021 after a season balanced in the trash which allowed to obtain an excellent choice of the Draft. With this extra-sporting recruitment more than ever, we know that we will have to rely on the Dubs next year.

That’s a good look for Golden State bringing their former players back in the organization. Love to see it!! ????????

— ???? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) September 15, 2020

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