NBA fans erupt as Warriors reportedly target $60,000,000 center to pair with Steph Curry: "Reminds me of when Gasol joined Lakers"

Social media lit up with excitement following reports that the Golden State Warriors are eyeing a trade for Nikola Vucevic to strengthen their roster around Steph Curry. According to The Athletic, the Warriors are keen on acquiring the Chicago Bulls' star center Vucevic ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

Vucevic, currently on a three-year, $60 million contract, is having one of his best seasons in recent years. News of the Warriors' interest in the 6-foot-10 standout sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans eager to see the potential pairing.

"This reminds me of when Gasol joined the Lakers," a fan commented.

"Interesting move! Nikola Vucevic could add depth to the Warriors’ frontcourt, especially with his rebounding and scoring ability. Would be a solid addition if it goes through!" commented another fan.

"The Warriors finally realizing they need a big who can actually catch Steph's passes and hit open jumpers instead of fumbling them out of bounds," a user wrote.

"He’s on 20 mil a year, the Warriors could package a couple role players to make the salaries match. Vuc would be a really solid add, he’s a big centre that can shoot, a pick and pop with Steph and Vuc would be deadly," wrote another user.

"Not even kidding, I think he’d be a solid fit for Golden State if he can keep up this level of shooting that he has so far this season," a fan said.

"My warriors needs a legitimate big man and he could be it," said another fan.

Nikola Vucevic can help Golden State Warriors

Nikola Vucevic is a rare breed of big man in the NBA, known for his ability to stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. This season, the Montenegrin star is averaging an impressive 20.4 points per game on 55.8% shooting, including an outstanding 43.6% from beyond the arc on 4.8 attempts per game. Additionally, he contributes 10.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest.

The Warriors have been in search of a star-caliber center for quite some time. In a highly competitive Western Conference, where Golden State may have to contend with the likes of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis and the Lakers and Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies to chase another championship, Vucevic's physicality could be a valuable asset.

While Vucevic isn’t known for elite defense, his size and ability to battle with more physical centers in the paint address a key need for the Warriors.

On offense, the Chicago Bulls center brings exactly what Golden State’s system thrives on. His ability to stretch the floor and consistently hit 3-pointers at an efficient rate would create even more spacing for Steph Curry, enhancing the team’s offensive firepower.