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Golden State Warriors cannot get comfortable with losing

By Nathan Beighle

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- NOVEMBER 9: D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 9, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- NOVEMBER 9: D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 9, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors are getting comfortable with not being good enough, and that’s a dangerous hill to live on for an entire season.

With last night’s loss to the Lakers, the Golden State Warriors have no lost five straight outings. With such dominance over the past few seasons, this type of play isn’t something fans have been used to.

The Warriors haven’t lost five straight games since the 2012-2013 season. At that point, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson had yet to ascend into stardom and the team’s dynasty was just in the early stages of development.

Steve Kerr wasn’t even the head coach. That’s how crazy of a ride it’s been and just how successful this franchise has been. However, they need to not get complacent when thinking about next year.

Next year, or at the tail end of this season if they’re still somehow in contention, the Warriors will watch both Curry and Thompson return from injuries that’ll keep them out at least three months. A winning culture will be restored in Dub Nation.

That’s the silver lining of this season. Hope is on the horizon.

For the time being, with the way the draft lottery is set up, there’s no real reason to tank. This team will do a good enough job at losing on their own, and they need to keep their championship mindset through this tough time.

When I say get comfortable with losing, I moreso am directing that at the team’s All-Stars. Against the Lakers last night, there were several lobs or little slip-throughs off picks that Golden State, with the right level of defensive intensity, could’ve stopped.

They need to be better defensive, and with their personnel, they should be able to flip that switch.

Draymond Green has his role for the next four years secured, but he must continue as the emotional and vocal leader of this team. Without his defensive intensity, the Warriors will collapse and this losing streak could extend to double figures.

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Dub Nation needs Green and Russell to step up and make plays early in games to keep the score close.

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