Golden State Warriors: 3 Reasons to punt this season

By Tony Pesta | Jan 28, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors watches a video board message from Reggie Miller, where Miller congratulated Curry on passing him on the all-time three-point record list, at Chase Center on January 25, 2021 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson’s return

This season could have been far different if Klay Thompson was available to play. Together, the Splash Brothers haven’t lost a Western Conference Playoff series since 2014. With a good enough supporting cast, there’s no question the Golden State Warriors would be able to win another championship if Thompson and Stephen Curry are on the court.

Sadly, we won’t be seeing the two suit up this season. Not together, at least. Thompson is out for a few more months with a ruptured Achilles and it’s highly unlikely he returns even if the season is suspended in some form.

This puts the Dubs in a tough position. Realistically, they don’t have enough firepower to win without Thompson. Sure, Curry could pole vault them into a deep playoff run – but could he push them to a chip on his own? Probably not.

If the outcome of this season is anything other than a championship – do the Warriors really even care what happens? The team could cut their losses and miss the postseason altogether to experience the benefits we will list next.

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