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Golden State Warriors need to prioritize health moving forward

By Tony Pesta

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Miami Heat at Chase Center on February 10, 2020 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Miami Heat at Chase Center on February 10, 2020 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Keeping the core players healthy needs to be the Golden State Warriors’ main objective for the rest of this season.

There’s no more fighting it. The 2019-20 NBA season is meaningless to the Golden State Warriors. At this point, the team needs to wave the white flag and focus on keeping each member of the team healthy.

There isn’t much the Warriors can gain from the rest of this season. A playoff berth is hopeless and winning additional games will only decrease the franchise’s odds of winning the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery.

Winning the lottery offers a free reset button for the Warriors. Though this NBA Draft class doesn’t appear to be stacked with game-changing talents, there is potential for the Dubs to find a future cornerstone moving into the next stage of their dynasty.

Obviously, the Warriors should finish the year out strong and continue to implement players such as Andrew Wiggins, Eric Paschall, Damion Lee and Ky Bowman. These three players could play significant roles next season and need as much experience as possible before competing on the big stage.

In particular, Wiggins needs to learn his new role. He is no longer being asked to carry the entire offensive load on his own and will have to adjust to being the third option on offense at some point. If Wiggins accepts his role as a slasher and defender, he will thrive with the Dubs.

Most importantly, the Warriors will have to get Stephen Curry accustomed to this new lineup. The Dubs roster has changed drastically and it’s up to the two-time MVP to feel it out and learn how to lead this new group.

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Above all else though, the Dubs need to remain healthy. Resting Curry and allowing Klay Thompson to return whenever he feels fully ready is the top priority. All the talent in the world is meaningless if the players get injured again.

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