Golden State Warriors: 3 silver linings to a wasted season

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Marquese Chriss #32 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with teammate Draymond Green #23 in the second half 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: Marquese Chriss #32 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with teammate Draymond Green #23 in the second half 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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(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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The Golden State Warriors, even if the NBA season resumes, won’t be in the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean the entire season was lost.

There’s no denying the Golden State Warriors 2019-2020 season has felt like a waste of time. Fans have just been dreaming of this nightmare ending and looking forward to a brighter future during the offseason.

It’s not unreasonable for fans to think that way either.

After five straight NBA Finals appearances, Warrior fans have become spoiled by top-tier teams each of the last few seasons. It was a shock when Curry went down with a broken hand, a shock that basically gave a free pass for Warrior fans to jump ship for the season.

However, many are still on board, and they are still waiting for this Warriors team to bounce back. despite having six players, with a few of them being fan favorites, traded at the February 6 deadline.

In a season that seemed lost, there were silver linings. For those that stuck it out and continued their support, they watch three key things take place. That said, let’s dive into three reasons why this season was not a waste despite already being out of playoff contention.