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The Warriors reinforcements have been declared a success. Kerr admitted that the new players are a perfect fit for Curry and there is no solution to the new season s tactics.

10:52am, 19 October 2025【Basketball】

The Warriors have already conducted several preseason games, and they have also conducted inspections of new players in these preseason games. Judging from the current situation, the Warriors' several offseason reinforcements have been relatively successful. In particular, the addition of one person is of great significance to the improvement of the Warriors' tactics in the new season. This person is Horford.

Horford's role has been clearly revealed in recent preseason games. He can shoot three-pointers from the outside and complete high-quality defense inside. Although Horford is close to 40 years old, his physical condition is still very good and he still does not fall behind in confrontations with young people. His sense of speed on the court is also very good, and he can even launch a fast break with the ball alone. Therefore, Horford's personal condition can support him to play for at least two or three more years. He is a very self-disciplined player, which is why he can still remain efficient at his current age.

Cole recently talked about Horford. He believes that Horford is a player who fits Curry very well. In fact, fans also feel this way. When Horford and Curry are in the pick-and-roll, he can bounce outside the three-point line and shoot. Moreover, Horford has better downward awareness and can finish in the mid-range. He's a better fit to partner with Curry than any Warriors center in the past few years. Compared with Green, he has better height, and compared with Rooney, he has better outside shooting ability. It can be said that he and Curry are a perfect inside and outside combination, but it is a pity that he joined the Warriors too late.

In the new season, the Warriors may expand their tactical arsenal around Curry and Horford. The two may play a lot of pick-and-rolls during the regular season, and Horford may get many open three-point opportunities. And Curry's offensive space will be better in the new season. In the past, when partnering with Rooney, the opponent often defended himself from five to four. And now Horford has the ability to open up space outside, so it can also reduce the opponent's defensive pressure on Curry to a certain extent. Generally speaking, the Warriors' tactics may become more unsolvable in the new season, and opponents may be in a dilemma when defending the cooperation of Curry and Horford.