Things are getting better! Should the Warriors really offer the former University of Houston backcourt core a two-way contract?

In a previous NBA preseason game, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 126-116 at home. After this game, the Lakers achieved their first victory in the preseason and currently have a record of 1 win and 2 losses; while the Warriors suffered their first defeat in the preseason and currently have a record of 2 wins and 1 loss.

In this game, the Warriors' substitute backcourt rookie LJ Cryer performed very well. Claire played 10 minutes and 28 seconds, shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 3 of 5 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 11 points and 2 assists. He also had 3 fouls and a plus-minus of -6. Clare also showed good shooting and scoring abilities on the offensive end. His playing time and number of shots were actually not too many, but he also seized the limited opportunities to bring out his characteristics. Not only that, Claire also has certain passing and organizational skills, and his offensive functions appear to be very comprehensive. Of course, Claire's contribution on the defensive end is not too high, but this is also closely related to the team's short lineup on the field and the unsatisfactory performance of other players. Judging from Claire's performance, he has worked very hard, he has also brought out his own characteristics, and he has tried his best.

Claire was born in October 2001. He is not yet 24 years old. He is 185cm tall and weighs 91kg. He is the undrafted pick in this year's NBA draft. In the NCAA last season, Claire played 40 times on behalf of the University of Houston, averaging 32.6 minutes per game. He averaged 15.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game. He also had 1.1 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. He shot 41.1% from the field, 42.4% from the three-point range, and 89.5% from the free throw line. In the previous NBA Summer League, Claire played a total of 4 times on behalf of the Warriors, averaging 18.1 minutes per game. He averaged 9.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 0.8 steals per game. He also had 1.5 turnovers and 2 fouls. He shot 50% from the field, 42.1% from the three-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line. So far in the preseason, Clare has played a total of 3 times, averaging 10.4 minutes per game, averaging 8.3 points, 0.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.3 steals, and 1.7 fouls. He shot 44.4% from the field, 54.5% from the three-point range, and 75% from the free throw line.

Although his performance in the first game of the preseason against the Lakers was a mess, Clare quickly adjusted his condition and performed very well in the next two games. Although Clare is only an undrafted player and although he seems to be limited in size, he is also the core of the backcourt and the leading scorer of the University of Houston. He was also a key figure in the University of Houston's ability to enter the NCAA finals and almost win the NCAA championship last season. Now Clare has proven during the preseason that he is capable of exerting his value on the offensive end. In this case, maybe the Warriors should really consider offering him a two-way contract?