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Golden State Warriors: Tanking isn’t the way to continue the culture

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Injured Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts on the bench after the Warriors made a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on November 25, 2019 in San Francisco, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Injured Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts on the bench after the Warriors made a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on November 25, 2019 in San Francisco, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Many people think tanking is the Golden State Warriors’ best strategy, but it could hurt the win-now culture that’s been instilled in Dub Nation.

The Golden State Warriors are known as Dub Nation, but this year it’s been a different dynamic. The 4-18 team is currently holding the league’s worst record, but they’re still competing on a nightly basis and it needs to continue.

It’s been a rough start to the season because of the team’s injury problems. Stephen Curry has been out since the fourth game of the season, Klay Thompson could sit out all season, and D’Angelo Russell has missed the last few weeks as well.

However, the veterans this team signed along with the rookies that have exploded onto the scene have helped the Warriors at least stay competitive in most games. They need to continue to push the mixture of inexperienced players and highly experienced players as the season continues.

The Warriors will have trade options which is why tanking could become such a real option for a team that’s almost already out of the playoff race.

Players like Glenn Robinson III, Willie Cauley-Stein, Alec Burks and Kevon Looney could almost certainly have some value on the trade market as championship-contending teams will look to deal later in the season.

While a second-round pick has been valuable for Golden State over the last few years, hanging onto these players and ensuring that they return during the offseason would be even more crucial for the team’s long-term success.

The Warriors, without their stars, are bad.

That’s obvious.

Even with their veterans playing big minutes, they’ll still be among the worst teams in the league, but they need to keep their culture together and that starting with continuing to prioritize winning.

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This season will continue to get worse before it gets better, but with help on the horizon, the Warriors strength through these times will be knowing that they’ll be able to bounce back ten times stronger next year.

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