Ray Allen and David Lee (Photo : NBAE via Getty Images)
The Golden State Warriors could be the host for a potential Ray Allen comeback, while also staging a reunion with David Lee.
The Warriors have completely reloaded their roster after luring Kevin Durant to join Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, forming a formidable team that could seriously shoot them towards an NBA title next season. While the Warriors did lose key players, Golden State was able to add frontcourt pieces in David West and Zaza Pachulia, who both agreed to take less money for a shot at their first NBA championship.
However, it seems the Warriors are not yet done compiling the supporting cast they need to surround their stars, with Ray Allen and David Lee potentially in GSW's radar.
According to Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders, the Warriors are interested in bringing back Allen to the league, particularly on their side.
The Warriors have pushed for a Ray Allen comeback since 2014. Ray has stayed in shape. His vet minimum would be $1,551,659. GS likely calls.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 5, 2016
Allen, who last played for the Miami Heat winning two championship rings in South Beach, will turn 41 this month, and signing him would bring concerns over his form after retiring from the game. However, if reports are true that the veteran sharp-shooter is still in shape, he could be a valuable addition to the Warriors.
Imagine a lineup with Curry, Thompson, Durant and Allen on the floor, all capable of sinking treys from beyond the arc. Allen could log quality minutes off the bench and won't probably need to reach his physical limit playing for a deep Warriors team.
Meanwhile, another move the Warriors may consider is bringing back Lee, who is one of the remaining quality free agents in the market.
Lee helped the Warriors win an NBA title in 2015 and was crucial in their victory in the Finals series against the Cavaliers. The 33-year-old center, who accepted a bench role with the Warriors, was then traded last year to the Dallas Mavericks, where he remained as a second unit backup.
Bringing Lee would give the Warriors a reliable scoring big man, who can also make plays for teammates playing the five spot. He could earn back a starting role with Bogut out of the lineup or remain as a backup to West or Pachulia.
"We're still trying to figure it out," Lee told TMZ when asked about his chance to play for the Warriors again. "Everything goes from what K.D. did and that kind of sets the table for the rest of the league."
With the Warriors' limited cap space, all they could sign are veterans who are willing to take pay-cuts. There is no telling whether Allen and Lee have interests in joining the super-team in Bay Area, but it would be intriguing to see both veterans chase another ring in a Warriors jersey.
