Lindy Waters III

Missing nary a beat as they limped into October 29, 2024’s early-season home clash without league history’s premier deep-range shooter, the Golden State Warriors’ counter involved something similar: the depth of its talented bench. In-sync with Golden State’s selfless style as if it weren’t just his fourth game in the white-and-gold, Lindy Waters III punishes Jordan Hawkins’ faceguard attempt with a speedy, veteran-like cut towards the rim. Finding the leverage advantage to be his entirely, Waters showcases athleticism, quickly getting airborne for an eye-opening flush before three different New Orleans Pelicans defenders can respond. With the “Splash Brothers” era officially curtained, Waters — perhaps living to his literal name — kept splashy plays close to the Warriors’ identity, as he compiled 21 points (on 8-of-13 shooting), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers. Captaining the 54-point contribution from the reserves, Waters, in a team-high 30 minutes, fueled a blowout win to move Golden State to 3-1.