As the Golden State Warriors experiment with different lineup combinations and rotations in the preseason, a significant shift in their starting lineup against the Sacramento Kings caught the attention of fans and observers, and for a good reason.

Despite Chris Paul starting in both of the previous preseason games he played, he was designated to come off the bench for the matchup at Chase Center, leading to speculation across Dub Nation.

On Wednesday night, the “Point God” took on a bench role, with Jonathan Kuminga effectively taking his place in the starting lineup. Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis assumed the center position, filling in for the injured Draymond Green and the late-scratch Kevon Looney due to illness.

When questioned about this decision, Coach Steve Kerr explained that while the Warriors are in the process of refining their lineup strategies for the upcoming regular season, this change aimed to harness Chris Paul’s multifaceted skills more effectively within the broader team context.