The Golden State Warriors were recognized for some smart work in nailing down Gui Santos on a new team-friendly contract, and now they've been instantly vindicated further thanks to the Brazilian forward's latest on-court performance.
What better way for the Warriors to be vindicated than Santos dropping a new career-high a week after the contract extension was announced? That's just what took place on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Santos posting 22 points against the top-ranked defense in the league.
Warriors gain instant vindication for Gui Santos contract
Santos was somewhat inefficient in shooting 8-of-19 from the floor and only 2-of-9 from 3-point range, including missing a potentially go ahead three as Golden State trailed by two with less than 90 seconds remaining.