seven minutes remaining against the on Friday, lined up a wide-open 3-pointer from the top of the key. As Anderson hoisted his shot, jumped off his seat on the bench and began hopping in anticipation. Green, and the Warriors' bench erupted in celebration as Anderson's shot bounced in.
On the other side of the floor, launched a wide-open 3 from the wing seconds later only to see it bounce off the rim during a dreadful 4-for-17 shooting night. Had Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. had his way in trade talks with Utah, perhaps Markkanen would've been celebrating with the Warriors, who were on their way to a 41-point win on the road at the Delta Center.
Instead, Markkanen, hands on his hips and lips pursed, could only look on in frustration. Dunleavy tried to find Curry and Green some championship reinforcements in the offseason by talking with the Jazz about Markkanen and with the about . The Warriors ideally would've loved to have both, but that would've been a long shot at best since both the Clippers and Jazz wanted their share of assets back.
Dunleavy wasn't willing to give up Golden State's young prospects and picks for one star unless it was a deal for a superstar talent who would immediately push the Warriors to the brink of a fifth title in 11 seasons. George ended up opting out of his contract and signing a max deal with the in free agency. And Markkanen, for his part, signed renegotiated extension with the Jazz, waiting to sign it on the day that made him inel.
