As the new NBA season approaches, the Golden State Warriors are looking to reload their roster, stalled by Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency. Intriguing names have been tied to the franchise: veteran Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and longtime Warrior Gary Payton II. However, none of them add to the Warriors’ greatest need: the foundation of their dynasty, reliable three-point shooting.

This is where the most recent rumors come in, introducing a familiar name to Golden State. Often left in his brother Steph’s shadow, Seth Curry has quietly carved out a solid career as a role-player, cultivating the one skill that runs in the family: long-range shooting. He’s not a high-usage star, but he adds to their depth and, moreover, is the kind of player that can shift the numbers in Golden State’s favor.

Marc Stein recently reported, “There is a strong expectation leaguewide now that the Warriors will also be signing Seth Curry in addition to the Horford/Melton/Payton trio. Golden State currently has six roster spots open. It’s believed they will be filled by Horford, Melton, Payton, Stephen Curry’s younger brother Seth, second-round pick Will Richard and, of course, Kuminga.” For a franchise looking to contend with their stars aging fast, Seth is a win on the margins.

The numbers back up Seth’s ability. His career three-point percentage sits at 43.3% (7th all-time), an outstanding figure, better than his brother (42.3%) and even over three-point efficiency titan Kyle Korver (42.9%). The latter is a benchmark for volume snipers on the all-time leaderboard, showing that Seth’s consistency is undeniable, even if recent sample sizes are small.

His latest stint in Charlotte just serves as a reminder of his ability. Though he averaged just 6.5 points in 15.6 minutes, his threes fell at a 45.6 clip, which led the league in three-point efficiency. His gravity can potentially swing games, and for a team looking to squeeze one last title run out of its core, Seth’s upside is a necessity.

In Golden State‘s system, that efficiency is going to be gold. They don’t need Seth to take ten threes a night, just hit timely shots off the bench to keep defenses stretched and defenders honest. Last season’s second unit didn’t have consistent shooters outside of Moses Moody, who was often inserted as a starter in the regular season, and Seth’s addition would immediately address this weakness.

Warriors Eye Seth Curry Addition While Balancing Upside and Risks

Seth Curry’s role with the Warriors would serve as a catch-and-shoot perimeter player, complimenting defensive specialists like Payton and playing off versatile wings like Kuminga and Moody. Speculated addition Al Horford‘s veteran presence inside the arc adds pick-and-pop potential and good floor spacing. His fit in the rotation can let Golden State stagger minutes for Stephen Curry without sacrificing efficiency or spacing.

In events where Seth could be called upon to start, the lineup is simple: Steph at point and Seth playing off-guard, Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler at the wing positions, and Draymond Green at center. Seth’s gravity forces defenders to stay on him, giving room to Butler and Steph to operate. For more defense-heavy lineups featuring Seth, Hield moved to the bench, with Trayce Jackson-Davis at center, shifting Draymond to the four.

Adding Seth does, however, present some challenges. Though his elite shooting is valuable, Seth isn’t a great primary defender and struggles against guards who are quicker or stronger than him.

Trying to integrate him into lineups without a primary creator to draw attention away from him risks putting too much responsibility in his hands, as he is not a great shot-creator. Additionally, Golden State would have to balance his minutes amongst other shooting guards, like Hield and Podziemski, which could prove to be a challenge for Steve Kerr and the coaching staff.