Warriors Roll Out Bizarre Starting Lineup Featuring Curry, Green, and Two Guys You Have to Google

The Golden State Warriors are rolling out a starting five on Thursday that sounds like a randomly generated 2K roster in year four of a MyNBA simulation. Head coach Steve Kerr is officially starting Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Draymond Green against the Miami Heat.

You have the greatest shooter of all time, a defensive anchor who doubles as a full-time podcaster, and two guys who casual fans will absolutely have to Google. Lendeborg is a 2026 draft pick getting a massive opportunity, while Richard is stepping into the spotlight averaging a modest 6.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

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Golden State is trying to keep the momentum going after a tight 116-113 win over the Phoenix Suns earlier this week. They are currently navigating a weird transition phase, leaning heavily on their aging Hall of Famers while throwing unproven youth directly into the fire.

The good news for Golden State is that their core is actually intact for this one. Curry and Green are both off the injury report after dealing with various ailments in the past, and Podziemski is back in the starting unit after a recent stint dealing with wrist soreness.

For anyone staring at the prop markets, this is the exact type of chaotic rotation that makes betting a complete headache. You know Curry is going to launch from deep and Green is going to collect assists, but figuring out who absorbs the rest of the offensive usage between Richard and Lendeborg is a total coin flip.

We will see if this experimental group can hold its own against Miami. If the young guys can just hit open shots and play passable defense, the Warriors might actually prove this bizarre lineup is more than just a temporary band-aid.