3 reasons the Golden State Warriors have won four of their last five

Golden State Warriors reasons for success: The rise of capable role players

As we’ve noted, the Warriors didn’t play a great first few games. Why? Well, one reason was that Stephen Curry wasn’t forcing the defense’s hand, but the more obvious reason was the two-time MVP’s lack of help.

The Warriors brought in Andrew Wiggins last season, Eric Paschall in the 2019 NBA Draft, and Kelly Oubre Jr. this offseason. They also added James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall pick in the most recent draft.

They were expected to have a major role in the team’s success, and throughout the first few games, all four of those players outside of Wiseman struggled mightily. They’ve since stepped their game up.

In the Warriors’ past five games, Wiggins is at 19.6 points, Oubre Jr. is at 13.4, Wiseman is at 8.6 and Paschall is at 13.4.

Paschall has, off the bench in all five, scored in double figures each game. Along with increased shot-making as both Oubre Jr. and Wiggins are making over 40 percent of their shots, the Warriors role players have stepped up in a big way.

Curry is the engine, but for the train to get going, those four will have to step up. Recently, they’ve done that; now, we just need it for the next few months.