Georges Niang is starting to justify Warriors’ Otto Porter Jr. comparison

Writer Peter O'Keefe argues that Golden State Warriors forward Georges Niang is beginning to justify preseason comparisons to former champion Otto Porter Jr. After a slow 0-3 start where he missed his first 12 three-point attempts, the 33-year-old has played a key role in Golden State's subsequent six-game winning streak.

During the winning streak, Niang has averaged 9.3 points while shooting 45.8% from three-point range. O'Keefe notes Niang's impact reflects the bench depth of the 2021-22 championship team, especially while covering injuries to Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, and Moses Moody.