Grades for Steph, every Warriors player through 20 games

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Before the season started, Steve Kerr said he'd know a lot more about his team at the 20-game mark.Well, that barometer has arrived.The Warriors hit that mark at 11-9 after a blowout win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. The Warriors have notched a few marquee wins and been drubbed by a few of the NBA's elite.So with 20 games in the books, let's grade each and every player's performance through the all-important 20-game mark.

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1/14
<p>The Warriors have to be thrilled that Wiseman fell to them at No. 2 in the draft.</p>

<p>The 19-year-old 7-footer has been everything they hoped he would be early on. Wiseman is averaging 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. He's shooting 50 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from 3-point range.</p>

<p>Wiseman recently was taken out of the starting lineup in favor of Kevon Looney, but that's expected to be a fluid situation. While there have been some NBA growing pains, Wiseman has shown everyone why the Warriors viewed him as the best prospect in the draft class.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>A</p>

The Warriors have to be thrilled that Wiseman fell to them at No. 2 in the draft.

The 19-year-old 7-footer has been everything they hoped he would be early on. Wiseman is averaging 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. He's shooting 50 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from 3-point range.

Wiseman recently was taken out of the starting lineup in favor of Kevon Looney, but that's expected to be a fluid situation. While there have been some NBA growing pains, Wiseman has shown everyone why the Warriors viewed him as the best prospect in the draft class.

Grade: A

2/14
<p>Toscano-Anderson started two games early on when Draymond Green was out. He's only played in seven games but has been a solid bench piece for Steve Kerr.</p>

<p>As for Mannion, the second-round draft pick has played in six games but is headed to the G League bubble in Orlando to get him into more of a flow. It's impossible to give Mannion a grade due to his little court time.</p>

<p>Chriss suffered a broken leg early in the season, so he also will receive an incomplete, as will Smailagic, who is headed to the G League bubble as well.</p>

<p><strong>Grade for Toscano-Anderson: </strong>C<br />
<strong>Grade for Mannion: </strong>Incomplete<br />
<strong>Grade for Chriss: </strong>Incomplete<br />
<strong>Grade for Smailagic: </strong>Incomplete</p>

Toscano-Anderson started two games early on when Draymond Green was out. He's only played in seven games but has been a solid bench piece for Steve Kerr.

As for Mannion, the second-round draft pick has played in six games but is headed to the G League bubble in Orlando to get him into more of a flow. It's impossible to give Mannion a grade due to his little court time.

Chriss suffered a broken leg early in the season, so he also will receive an incomplete, as will Smailagic, who is headed to the G League bubble as well.

Grade for Toscano-Anderson: C
Grade for Mannion: Incomplete
Grade for Chriss: Incomplete
Grade for Smailagic: Incomplete

3/14
<p>Early in the season, Mulder was a productive member of the Warriors' bench, giving them a much-needed threat from 3-point range.</p>

<p>During the first 15 games, Mulder was 14-for-30 from deep and the Warriors' second unit was a plus-34 in his 132 minutes. Mulder slipped from the rotation in favor of Jordan Poole, but now he should re-enter the rotation in some fashion with Poole heading to Orlando.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>C</p>

Early in the season, Mulder was a productive member of the Warriors' bench, giving them a much-needed threat from 3-point range.

During the first 15 games, Mulder was 14-for-30 from deep and the Warriors' second unit was a plus-34 in his 132 minutes. Mulder slipped from the rotation in favor of Jordan Poole, but now he should re-enter the rotation in some fashion with Poole heading to Orlando.

Grade: C

4/14
<p>The Warriors needed to find a steadying presence on the second unit who could initiate the offense when Steph Curry sits.</p>

<p>Wanamaker has been exactly what the Warriors were looking for. He has been excellent defensively coming off the bench. While his statistics aren't overly impressive and he's had a couple of rough games, the signing has worked out fairly well for the Warriors.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>B</p>

The Warriors needed to find a steadying presence on the second unit who could initiate the offense when Steph Curry sits.

Wanamaker has been exactly what the Warriors were looking for. He has been excellent defensively coming off the bench. While his statistics aren't overly impressive and he's had a couple of rough games, the signing has worked out fairly well for the Warriors.

Grade: B

5/14
<p>When the Warriors drafted Jordan Poole in the first round last season, there were hints that he would be a project.</p>

<p>That project still is ongoing. Poole is averaging just 9.5 minutes per game and was sent to the G League bubble, along with Mannion and Smailagic, in order to get extended playing time to clarify his NBA future.</p>

<p>Poole's best asset -- shooting -- continues to allude him at the NBA level, as he's only shooting 33.3 percent from 3-point range this season.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>D</p>

When the Warriors drafted Jordan Poole in the first round last season, there were hints that he would be a project.

That project still is ongoing. Poole is averaging just 9.5 minutes per game and was sent to the G League bubble, along with Mannion and Smailagic, in order to get extended playing time to clarify his NBA future.

Poole's best asset -- shooting -- continues to allude him at the NBA level, as he's only shooting 33.3 percent from 3-point range this season.

Grade: D

6/14
<p>To start off, yes, Damion Lee is getting bonus points for the game-winning three to beat the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 27. That shot got the Warriors in the win column and helped steady them early on.</p>

<p>Lee is the only Warrior other than Steph Curry with over 100 minutes and an above-average plus-minus.</p>

<p>Lee is shooting 42.9 percent from 3-point range and it won't be surprising if he eventually enters the starting lineup.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>B</p>

To start off, yes, Damion Lee is getting bonus points for the game-winning three to beat the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 27. That shot got the Warriors in the win column and helped steady them early on.

Lee is the only Warrior other than Steph Curry with over 100 minutes and an above-average plus-minus.

Lee is shooting 42.9 percent from 3-point range and it won't be surprising if he eventually enters the starting lineup.

Grade: B

7/14
<p>Bazemore fell out of the rotation early on but found his way back.</p>

<p>The veteran wing isn't exactly lighting it up, but he's been a good locker room presence and does everything that's asked of him.</p>

<p>In 18 games, Bazemore is shooting 43.3 percent (13-for-30) from 3-point range and has been solid defensively.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>C</p>

Bazemore fell out of the rotation early on but found his way back.

The veteran wing isn't exactly lighting it up, but he's been a good locker room presence and does everything that's asked of him.

In 18 games, Bazemore is shooting 43.3 percent (13-for-30) from 3-point range and has been solid defensively.

Grade: C

8/14
<p>Paschall has found a nice role as the Warriors' small-ball center off the bench.</p>

<p>The Villanova product is averaging 10.2 points per game while shooting 48.7 percent from the field. He's only shooting 31.0 percent from 3-point range, but his emergence has been a key for the Warriors through 20 games.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>B-plus</p>

Paschall has found a nice role as the Warriors' small-ball center off the bench.

The Villanova product is averaging 10.2 points per game while shooting 48.7 percent from the field. He's only shooting 31.0 percent from 3-point range, but his emergence has been a key for the Warriors through 20 games.

Grade: B-plus

9/14
<p>Looney is able to impact the game without scoring. He's rarely in the wrong place, which is why Steve Kerr inserted him into the starting lineup for James Wiseman.</p>

<p>The UCLA product is a selfless player who knows Steph Curry's game better than almost anyone on the roster. Looney and Andrew Wiggins are the Warriors' best two-man lineup by net points per 100 possessions (plus-16.3).</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>B-plus</p>

Looney is able to impact the game without scoring. He's rarely in the wrong place, which is why Steve Kerr inserted him into the starting lineup for James Wiseman.

The UCLA product is a selfless player who knows Steph Curry's game better than almost anyone on the roster. Looney and Andrew Wiggins are the Warriors' best two-man lineup by net points per 100 possessions (plus-16.3).

Grade: B-plus

10/14
<p>Oubre's time with the Warriors got off to a rocky start and hasn't gotten much better.</p>

<p>The Warriors acquired Oubre in order to help fill the void left by Klay Thompson. While Oubre has been OK on the defensive side of the floor, he's struggled mightily offensively. He's averaging 12 points per game while shooting just 37.2 percent from the floor and 22.8 percent from long range.</p>

<p>It wouldn't be a surprise to see Oubre get moved out of the starting lineup sometime soon.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>D-minus</p>

Oubre's time with the Warriors got off to a rocky start and hasn't gotten much better.

The Warriors acquired Oubre in order to help fill the void left by Klay Thompson. While Oubre has been OK on the defensive side of the floor, he's struggled mightily offensively. He's averaging 12 points per game while shooting just 37.2 percent from the floor and 22.8 percent from long range.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see Oubre get moved out of the starting lineup sometime soon.

Grade: D-minus

11/14
<p>After two horrific performances to open the season, Wiggins has been the picture of consistency for the Warriors.</p>

<p>He has been incredible defensively, averaging 1.5 blocks per game. On the offensive end, Wiggins is averaging 17.9 points per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from 3-point range.</p>

<p>Wiggins' performance continues to show that the Warriors fleeced the Timberwolves in last year's trade and the 2014 No. 1 pick appears to be a big part of the Warriors' long-term plans.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>A-minus</p>

After two horrific performances to open the season, Wiggins has been the picture of consistency for the Warriors.

He has been incredible defensively, averaging 1.5 blocks per game. On the offensive end, Wiggins is averaging 17.9 points per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from 3-point range.

Wiggins' performance continues to show that the Warriors fleeced the Timberwolves in last year's trade and the 2014 No. 1 pick appears to be a big part of the Warriors' long-term plans.

Grade: A-minus

12/14
<p>Draymond Green's importance to the Warriors was apparent during the season-opening four-game road trip in which Golden State went 2-2.</p>

<p>While Green's stat line hasn't been impressive, his impact goes well beyond the box score. Green's presence helps elevate the Warriors on the defensive end and his impact on Wiseman's growth can't be overstated.</p>

<p>The Warriors would like to see more production from Green as the season goes on, but he remains an integral cog in their success.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>B-minus</p>

Draymond Green's importance to the Warriors was apparent during the season-opening four-game road trip in which Golden State went 2-2.

While Green's stat line hasn't been impressive, his impact goes well beyond the box score. Green's presence helps elevate the Warriors on the defensive end and his impact on Wiseman's growth can't be overstated.

The Warriors would like to see more production from Green as the season goes on, but he remains an integral cog in their success.

Grade: B-minus

13/14
<p>Facing more defensive attention and a host of janky defenses designed to slow him down, Curry has been as brilliant as ever.</p>

<p>He's averaging 27.7 points, 6.1 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 40.8 percent from 3-point range.</p>

<p>If the Warriors can continue to improve and earn a top-four seed in the West, Curry should in the thick of the MVP conversation at season's end.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>A</p>

Facing more defensive attention and a host of janky defenses designed to slow him down, Curry has been as brilliant as ever.

He's averaging 27.7 points, 6.1 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 40.8 percent from 3-point range.

If the Warriors can continue to improve and earn a top-four seed in the West, Curry should in the thick of the MVP conversation at season's end.

Grade: A

14/14
<p>No one has faced more criticism this year than Kerr, but the Warriors coach has done a decent job juggling what is basically an entirely new group around Curry and Green.</p>

<p>There have been some odd rotation decisions, especially in some of the losses, but overall, Kerr has done a solid job trying to push the right buttons to get the Warriors where they want to be.</p>

<p><strong>Grade: </strong>B-minus</p>

No one has faced more criticism this year than Kerr, but the Warriors coach has done a decent job juggling what is basically an entirely new group around Curry and Green.

There have been some odd rotation decisions, especially in some of the losses, but overall, Kerr has done a solid job trying to push the right buttons to get the Warriors where they want to be.

Grade: B-minus

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