Editor's note: This article is part of a continuing series in which Insider Monte Poole highlights a every player on the Warriors roster leading up to the 2014-15 season opener on Oct. 29
Marreese Speights/Forward
Age: 27
Salary: $3.66 million
Contract status: Signed as a free agent in July 2013, Speights is in the second year of a three-year contract valued at $10.97 million. The Warriors hold the option for the third year (2015-16) at $3.815 million.
2013-14 in review: Speights arrived out of shape, foretelling an inconsistent season during which he at times shined on offense but typically played poor defense.
He appeared in 79 games, making three starts, averaging 6.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. His highlight was scoring a season-high 32 points off the bench last Feb. 10, making his first seven shots and 12-of-15 overall.
2014-15 outlook: Speights is in better shape but may not be a comfortable fit for the movement-based offense being installed by new coach Steve Kerr.
Not an especially deft passer, the 6-10 Florida product enters the season as the third-string center and third-string power forward. He is a good spot-up shooter, but if everyone stays healthy he likely will play fewer minutes than last season.
Warriors Outlook
G Leandro Barbosa
F Harrison Barnes
C Andrew Bogut
G Aaron Craft
G Stephen Curry
C Festus Ezeli
F Draymond Green
G/F Justin Holiday
G/F Andre Iguodala
G Jason Kapono
C Ognjen Kuzmic
F David Lee
G Shaun Livingson
G Nemanja Nedovic
G/F Brandon Rush
F/C Marreese Speights
