Warriors want to work on standalone goalie Darren Collison, who technically retired in 2019

Collison was an underrated player in the second half of his career, shooting over 40% in a 3-point range between 2015 and 2019, while also serving as a steady hand who provided more than two assists for each. turnover during the same period.

But there is much more to Collison’s story. In 2016, he pleaded guilty to a domestic battery misdemeanor and was ultimately suspended for eight games. His case did not gain much media attention; if the Warriors sign Collison, they’ll need to explain to fans why they’re comfortable adding him to the roster. (For more on this topic, I recommend Diana Moskovitz’s 2016 piece Deadspin titled “Zero Tolerance For Domestic Violence Will Only Make It Worse,” which explains how leagues and professional teams can actually help people who have been abused. by their professional sports partners.)

In 2019, Collison abruptly retired and has only flirted with a return to the NBA since. “While I still love basketball, I know there is something more important, which is my family and my faith,” Collison wrote. “I am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and my faith means everything to me. I get so much joy from volunteering to help others and participating in world ministry. The joy I feel is unmatched. That being said, I have decided to retire. the NBA. “

The following year, Collison sat off the court at a Los Angeles Lakers game, fueling speculation about his return. He ultimately couldn’t be persuaded to join LeBron James and Anthony Davis, so there is no guarantee that Steph Curry’s presence would be enough to convince him not to retire.

Collison is 34 now too, and it’s entirely reasonable to question whether he’s still in NBA form or good enough to soak up significant saving minutes. Although if your answer is “there’s no way he’s worse than Brad Wanamaker”, well, that’s right too.