Connor Letourneau: It’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s probably not going to be any room on the Warriors’ 15-man roster for Mychal Mulder and Juan Toscano-Anderson. They could be candidates for two-way contracts, though.
Mychal Mulder Rumors
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Position: G
Born: 06/12/94
Height: 6-4 / 1.93
Weight:185 lbs. / 83.9 kg.
Salary: $1,517,981
Born: 06/12/94
Height: 6-4 / 1.93
Weight:185 lbs. / 83.9 kg.
Salary: $1,517,981
It didn’t take long, however, for Mulder to make an impression on Kerr. After averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in six games, he signed a partially guaranteed, three-year contract with the Warriors. Little more than 24 hours later, the NBA suspended play when Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mulder has yet to secure a spot on Golden State’s 2020-21 roster, but some within the organization believe he could be a long-term piece of the rotation. His defensive versatility and shooting range potentially make him an ideal “3-and-D” wing in the modern NBA.
Dragan Bender — A monumental bust as the fourth overall pick in 2016, Bender still has a chance to make it. Believe it or not, he’s only 22. The Bucks reluctantly waived him when Marvin Williams became available, and he had played serviceably on a 10-day contract with Golden State when the league shut down. I’d expect the Warriors to sign him to a multi-year deal similar to the ones Mychal Mulder and Juan Toscano-Anderson inked.
Mulder — like Kerr on those Bulls, a reserve guard known for his shooting ability — chuckled watching Episode 8 when Jordan discussed his infamous practice fight with Kerr. “What didn’t surprise me is the way Steve responded,” Mulder said. “The fact that it brought them closer together and they were able to get through that, recognize that it was competitor verses competitor. The fact that earned Steve some respect from Jordan.”
