The NBA off-season is here and teams are busy planning ahead for next season. Recent trade rumors and reports have taken the league by storm. Many stars including the likes of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have been on the top of the headlines. Moreover, Rudy Gobert is also on the move. More things catching the eye are the contract extensions and free agency. And Stephen Curry is set to have a new teammate in the ranks. 

The Golden State Warriors have signed the free agent, Donte DiVincenzo. The Warriors are looking to strengthen their roster and build a decent second squad. They are in need of more players who can come off the bench and have a positive impact on the game. And the Warriors think Donte can be that guy.

It is a two-year contract worth $9.3 million. The player option will be valid in the second year of the contract. The former NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks will feature in the roster of the most recent NBA champions. 

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Donte DiVincenzo was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s teammate in 2021 when Giannis guided the Bucks to their first title after 50 years. They last had their hands on the title in 1971. And Donte had a decent input in that title-winning run to support Giannis. 

How can the new addition help Stephen Curry and the team?

Donte played half of last season for the Milwaukee Bucks and half with the Sacramento Kings. He played 17 games for the Bucks. Although he did not start any of them, he had a decent off-the-bench impact. With 20.1 minutes per game, he averaged 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. He had a field goal percentage of 33.1%. Donte shot 28.4% from three-pointers and 40.9% from two-pointers. 

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After Donte went to Sacramento, parts of his game improved, which certainly attracted the Warriors. Moreover, he impressed them enough to sign him as a free agent. For the Sacramento Kings, he played 24 games off the bench and started one. He averaged 26.6 minutes per game. He averaged 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. His averages increased massively. While his two-point percentage went down a little to 35.1%, his three-point percentage increased to 36.8%.

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Now the Warriors are a team who like ball movement. Steve Kerr gives his team the freedom to take their shots. The title-winning season with the Bucks was DiVincenzo’s best in terms of averages. He started more games (66), played more minutes, and had a good impact on the season which ended with an NBA championship. So a player who is not afraid to impose himself on the game would certainly be a plus for Stephen Curry’s side.