The Gold State Warriors start the new NBA season without a clear second scoring option. Over the summer, the front office failed in their attempts to acquire Paul George and Lauri Markkanen, while Klay Thompson chose to leave the franchise and join the Dallas Mavericks. As a result, Steph Curry will carry a significant scoring burden within Steve Kerr’s system.

To win a championship, the Warriors’ best move would be to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team has shown interest in the Milwaukee Bucks star in the past, though there’s no sign that he’s dissatisfied with his current situation.

Antetokounmpo is in the final year of his $228 million contract and has a three-year, $175.3 million max extension set to begin next year. The Bucks paired him with Damian Lillard last summer, making it unlikely that he would seek to leave Milwaukee soon. However, if circumstances change, the Warriors would likely be among the top contenders.

Golden State has enough trade assets to pursue a deal for a star player but must remain patient and assess their options closer to the trade deadline. Unfortunately for Warriors fans, a deal for Giannis seems improbable, even though he would be the perfect addition to a roster aiming to stay competitive at the highest level.

By acquiring , who averaged 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game last season, the Warriors would instantly create the NBA’s best championship core. Pairing Stephen Curry, one of the greatest shooters and playmakers of all time, with a two-time MVP and Defensive Player of the Year like Antetokounmpo would form an almost unbeatable duo.

Antetokounmpo’s dominance in the paint, his ability to defend multiple positions, and his skill in running the floor perfectly complement Curry’s elite shooting, spacing, and off-ball movement. Together, they would make the Warriors a nightmare for opposing defenses. With Curry averaging 26.4 points and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 40.8% from three, and Antetokounmpo overpowering in the interior, opponents would struggle to contain both.

The return of Draymond Green as the small-ball center would be crucial to the Warriors’ success. His defensive leadership, playmaking ability, and deep understanding of the Warriors’ system would ensure the team continues their trademark ball movement and defensive intensity.

Green’s versatile defense and offensive orchestration would ease Antetokounmpo’s playmaking responsibilities, enabling the Greek Freak to concentrate on scoring and rebounding. The trio of Curry, Antetokounmpo, and Green would bring a championship mindset and a winning mentality that few teams could rival, cementing their status as title favorites.

, the Warriors’ potential offer would provide Milwaukee with a strong foundation for rebuilding. Although the deal might be costly, it would be a worthwhile risk for Golden State to acquire a talent as exceptional as Antetokounmpo.