Golden State Warriors’ season will get worse before it gets better

Things haven’t been easy for the Golden State Warriors, and it’s only going to get worse before their season gets any better.

Through five games, the Golden State Warriors hold a 2-3 record. Not bad, right? Except, all three of their losses came in blowout fashion – losing each game by a combined total of 90 points, meaning a 30 point loss has become the norm for Golden State.

It feels weird being on the other side of destructive offenses, but this is where the Warriors are at right now. They are weak and vulnerable without Klay Thompson and even Draymond Green’s return won’t do much to stop them from being rattled in the upcoming weeks.

Next on the schedule, the Warriors have games against the Portland Trail Blazers, LA Clippers (twice), Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz. It’s entirely possible the Dubs get rocked by each of these seemingly superior opponents.

While the franchise scrambles to build a new system around Stephen Curry and athletic wings like Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andrew Wiggins, the Warriors will also have to continue developing young talents like James Wiseman, Jordan Poole and Eric Paschall – all while playing against some of the best teams in the league.

But, don’t worry. The schedule gets a bit easier in February, with a handful of games against lottery teams and borderline playoff squads. We should be hopeful that each loss they take in the coming weeks brings a new lesson that will allow them to take care of business against lesser opponents.

The Dubs don’t have to worry about dethroning elite teams just yet. Instead, they need to prove they can be more competitive and prepare themselves for a crucial stretch towards the middle of the season. Their playoff hopes will rely heavily on how they perform after this gauntlet they are about to run through.