What is the level of the Warriors new starter? Horford is optimistic about adapting to the Big Three, and the average age is 36 years old is a hidden danger

On September 29, there is less than a month left before the start of the NBA regular season in the new season. According to famous reporter Shams, Horford has promised to sign a multi-year contract with the Warriors, and Melton will also return to the Bay Area, and their contract will not be officially signed after the Kumingga incident is resolved.

In this way, the Warriors' potential starts in the new season are: Curry (37 years old), Hilder (32 years old), Butler (36 years old), Dream Chasing (35 years old), and Horford (39 years old). It can be seen that the average age of this lineup has reached a terrifying 36 years old, which undoubtedly has a great potential for injury. In fact, if Curry hadn't been injured in the semi-final last season, the Warriors could have gone further.

As the team's oldest player, Horford averaged 9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 blocks per game in the regular season last season, and averaged 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in the playoffs. He will start his 19th season of his career as the Warriors starting center in the new season. He previously helped the Celtics win the championship in 2024 and has been selected into the All-Star lineup five times in his career.

However, age does not seem to be a problem for Horford. In the past three seasons, Horford has scored more than 100 three-pointers each season and has a 41% three-point shooting percentage, making him an ideal partner for Warriors Big Three Curry, Butler and Dream Chasing Green. On the offensive end, the Warriors believe that his height, space-opening ability, passing and defensive instinct will significantly improve their center position.

Meanwhile, Horford limited his opponent's shooting percentage by 46% in defensive singles last season, ranking seventh in the NBA. In addition, he defended the sixth most singles round in the 2024-25 season and remains one of the best big men in the league to switch to outside players. Horford is also one of only four players in NBA history to have 900 three-pointers and 1,300 blocks at the same time, with the other three being Rashid Wallace, Brooke Lopez and Clifford Robinson.

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