Gui Santos completely fumbled the ball against the Houston Rockets, logging four turnovers in just twelve scoreless minutes, and Golden State Warriors fans are absolutely livid. This performance appears to be the final straw for a fanbase already frustrated with the young player’s inconsistent early season form.
Ball Security Turning into a Nightmare for Santos
Look, Santos hasn’t exactly been setting the world on fire this season. His averages of 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists a night on 41 percent shooting, and a brutal 26.7 percent from beyond the arc, aren’t exactly eye-popping. His season average of 1.1 turnovers might look harmless on paper, but that number masks a much bigger problem that’s been building recently. With team injuries opening up extra minutes, Santos has coughed it up six times over his last three games. That four-turnover outing against Houston in such limited minutes? That’s just unacceptable.
The Fans Have Spoken: “Package Him with Porzingis”
You know it’s bad when the fans start calling for drastic action, and the Warriors faithful didn’t hold back. After the Rockets loss, the online community erupted. One fan didn’t mince words, demanding an immediate exit, saying, “Package him with Porzingis.” Another echoed that sentiment, adding, “Exactly why that Porzingis contract should be used on a wing.” Others noticed a deeper issue than just the stats: “He looks lost, playing with no confidence,” one said. Another fan felt duped, claiming, “He fooled us with those performances he had at the end of last season.” There’s even suspicion of injury, with one fan observing, “Something is off. He looks immobile.”
It’s a tough situation because there’s a chance Santos might be quietly dealing with a lingering niggle. Golden State is already running dangerously short on healthy bodies, with Will Richard having to gut it out through a hand issue against Houston. So, Santos could easily be playing through something right now. But when you’re turning the ball over that much, especially when the team needs you, fan patience is going to wear thin, and it clearly has for Gui Santos.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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