Volume 5: Unrivaled

He did not score much, but he always stepped up when the team needed him. He was a clutch player and very popular with Warriors fans. The news that Leonard had been traded and Green was leaving sparked widespread panic. Warriors fans who had just been celebrating a dynasty suddenly realized their home had been robbed. "There's no need to worry about KD and Leonard being incompatible. Steve Kerr has found the style of play that suits KD best, and he was an assistant coach with the Warriors for four years before this, so he knows Leonard very well. He'll definitely find a way for the two to coexist." This season, Dinwiddie averaged 8.2 points, 4.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game, with shooting splits of 44.7%. To make matters worse, the Warriors officially announced that they would not renew Dinwiddie's contract. The Warriors' backup point guard of the past three years was leaving as well. "Why trade them?! Didn't Coach Z say he wasn't satisfied with three straight championships? You trade away everyone with real ability and bring back a bunch of rookies. Are you tanking now?" "Hahaha, the opportunity is here! Go, Rockets!" Windhorst, a well-known reporter for The Plain Dealer, wrote: "But now, the Warriors have exposed a weakness. Leonard and Green leaving will deal the Warriors a heavy blow. Their defense will become terribly weak, and newly acquired Jaylen Brown and Lauri Markkanen will not be able to provide immediate help. Dinwiddie's departure, on the other hand, will not have much of an impact. Brogdon is a very good replacement..." "KD's performance in the Eastern Conference Finals was flawless, but he had to face both James and Irving. Isaiah Thomas did not play at his regular-season level, and the Celtics lasting six games was