Former Texas A&M teammates Wade Taylor IV and Andersson Garcia are back together again, this time with the Golden State Warriors in NBA Summer League.
The pair already had a recent run as teammates with the Mexico City Capitanes, and now they’ve linked up for another shot at making noise on a bigger stage. For Golden State, it means adding two players who know each other well and have already shown they can complement one another in pro ball.
Taylor’s season in Mexico City gave him a chance to show his playmaking and scoring from a backup role. He averaged 14.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. Garcia, meanwhile, was productive as a starter and put up a double-double average of 11.5 points and 10.7 rebounds while shooting 57.8% from the field.
Garcia’s progress didn’t stop there. He earned a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz during the 2025-26 season and made five appearances, averaging 5.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks. That stretch showed he can handle real minutes at the NBA level.
Taylor’s road looks tougher. At 6'0", 180 pounds, he has size and efficiency questions to answer after shooting 35.3% from the field last season.
Still, the upside is obvious when he gets rolling. He had a 27-point game against the Suns that showed how dangerous he can be when his offense is clicking.
For both players, the next steps are still ahead. Whether their NBA careers become long-term roles or come in shorter bursts, the Warriors reunion gives them another chance to keep pushing forward.
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