NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Breakout Player For 2016-17

Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 14, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Ian Clark (21) dribbles the ball around New Orleans Pelicans guard Toney Douglas (16) in the second half at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won 125-107. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Ian Clark (21) dribbles the ball around New Orleans Pelicans guard Toney Douglas (16) in the second half at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won 125-107. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors: Ian Clark

Ian Clark will see a lot more of the floor in Golden State this coming year. Leandro Barbosa, Brandon Rush and Andre Iguodala were the primary players off the bench in the backcourt last year for the Golden State Warriors.

This year is a different story.

With the addition of Kevin Durant and the Warriors love of the “small ball” lineup, I expect to see Curry, Thompson, Iguodala, Durant and Green all on the floor at the same time. What does this mean? Bench play will be crucial for the Warriors, and Ian Clark is just the guy for this role, to come in and produce at a high level while the stars get their rest.