There is a hidden beauty behind the recent struggles of the Golden State Warriors.
Through tight passing and incredible offensive talents, the Golden State Warriors have displayed some of the most beautiful basketball of all-time in recent years. Now, their beauty is a bit harder to see.
Before, the Warriors would put on a show of magnificent proportions. The likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green combined for one of the best offensive forces the league had ever seen.
Less than a year later, the Warriors are outing a lineup filled with role players and former G-League members. Even so, beauty is still present.
“The beauty of what’s going on with Golden State is, they won’t win a lot of games, but they’re going to blood those young guys very quickly,” Andre Bogut told Ethan Strauss of The Atheltic. “They’re going to get a reality check on what it takes to play in the league.”
Bogut spent four seasons with the Dubs and was a key member of their 2015 championship run. His shot-blocking ability a veteran presence helped anchor the Warriors through the early stages of their dynasty.
Bogut has a point. The injuries that have plagued the Warriors this season has given the young players a chance to prove themselves. Players such as Eric Paschall, Jordan Poole, Alec Burks and Damion Lee have all had opportunities they would have otherwise not received.
Paschall has stood out above the rest. Drafted in the second round, Paschall has gone above and beyond expectations as a versatile forward with the potential to score in bunches.
In the last three games, Paschall has averaged 26.0 points and 7.7 rebounds on 40.0 percent shooting from deep and 51.9 percent shooting overall.
Paschall is just one of many young players on the roster looking to prove themselves. As Bogut said, the beauty in this season will be watching how these players handle adversity.