The Golden State Warriors have four wins in 23 games, and it may only get worse. It’s a sad reality after six straight 50-win seasons.
The Golden State Warriors went from the league’s best team to the league’s worst team real quick.
To be fair, it’s not exactly their fault. After five straight Finals runs, it’s been injury that’s finally caught up to them.
Stephen Curry has been out since the fourth game with a broken left hand, Klay Thompson may not see the court at all this season and even D’Angelo Russell missed multiple weeks. Having those three out isn’t exactly a recipe for success.
So, yes, this dynasty took a step back, and they may even set history with how bad they are this season. Their year-over-year win percentage difference could go down as one of the worst in league history.
It’s not quite yet to count them out though.
They’re hurting, but the Golden State Warriors will get healthy. Next season, as it currently stands, they’ll be entering with a healthy two-time MVP in Stephen Curry and a healthy five-time All-Star in Klay Thompson to pair with D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green.
That’s not it though.
They’ll also retain potential Rookie of the Year Eric Paschall. He’s averaging the second-most among qualified rookies, only fewer points than No. 2 overall pick Ja Morant. He’ll be a factor for years to come.
Five quality players will line the court, and it doesn’t stop there. Jacob Evans III, Willie Cauley-Stein, Jordan Poole and a top-five pick could also play an impactful role. They’ll have depth, four former All-Stars, and a go-to superstar.
They’ll even have the future of their organization with that potential No. 1 overall pick.
For the time, the Warriors are borderline unwatchable. After all, the NBA has decided to remove two of their primetime performances in an attempt to enhance their views that have had a startling downward turn this season.
They’ve shifted their attention elsewhere, and with wins that can be counted on one hand, you cannot blame them.
The Warriors are down; they’re hurting. But, at the end of the day, they’re from out, and they’ll prove that next year.