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Can Brandon Williams be the 2nd unit spark plug for the Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors’ search for a reliable second-unit scorer since Jordan Poole’s breakout championship season continues, and Brandon Williams could be the latest candidate to fill that role. Poole’s 2022 playoff run—where he averaged 18.5 points per game on high efficiency—proved how valuable a versatile off-the-bench scorer could be, but injuries, trades, and inconsistent performances from Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, and Seth Curry have left the Warriors without a true replacement.

Williams, however, flashed potential in a preseason game against the LA Clippers, posting 11 points in just 15:30 of action, including 4-for-7 shooting inside the arc and a trio of free throws. His aggressive interior play and strong plus/minus (+16) suggest he could provide the inside scoring the Warriors have lacked since Jimmy Butler’s ACL injury sidelined him.

While his three-point shooting remains a work in progress (0-for-3 in this outing, with a career 28.0% mark), Williams’ ability to finish at the rim and contribute across the board—adding two rebounds, three assists, and a steal—hints at the kind of two-way impact the Warriors have long sought from a bench player.

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