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ESPN reporters divulge their worry level on the Golden State Warriors

By Peter O'Keefe

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on October 14, 2022 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on October 14, 2022 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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After lifting another championship less than six months ago, the Golden State Warriors are again proving a major talking point in the early phase of the NBA season.

However, it’s the Warriors underwhelming, lethargic play that’s garnering attention, rather than anything resembling continued dominance. Three straight losses have condemned the team to a 3-5 record and 12th in a tightly-packed Western Conference.

The Golden State Warriors disappointing start has produced various levels of concern across their beloved fanbase, and throughout league circles.

Speaking on the latest episode of ‘The Lowe Post’, ESPN’s Zach Lowe and colleague Tim MacMahon both believe it’s premature to be significantly concerned about Golden State’s current form.

By the same token, they also identified the very obvious issues facing Steve Kerr and the coaching staff at present — the defensive struggles, the bench’s inability to positively impact winning, the form of Klay Thompson, and the lack of development in James Wiseman.

But MacMahon suggests the enormity of Golden State’s recent success means they’ve built enough equity to maintain trust in the organization.

"“I’m giving the Warriors the benefit of the doubt as a four-time championship franchise that is doing a lot of tinkering and experiment and trying to develop. I still think we’re going to look up late in the season and the Warriors, I don’t think they’ll be up at the top of the standings, but I think they’ve going to be right in the thick of things”, MacMahon said."

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry continues to dominate despite the team’s slow start. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry continues to dominate despite the team’s slow start. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

The Warriors are currently ranked in the bottom seven for defensive rating, overall net rating, total rebounding percentage, and turnover percentage. In the past ten days they’ve suffered a blowout 29-point loss to the Phoenix Suns, an overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets, a double-digit loss to the rebuilding Detroit Pistons, and a seven-point loss to the Miami Heat where they surrendered a fourth-quarter lead.

Lowe concurred with McMahon’s low-level of worry, but admits the recent losses are unusual for a team many predict will return to the NBA Finals.

"“I am only a little bit worried…It’s not nothing…three straight — Charlotte, Detroit, Miami — that’s unusual, I don’t care who you’re playing and what combinations you’re playing them, for the Warriors, that’s a little unusual.”"

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Golden State closes out a five-game road trip with clashes against the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans over the next two days.

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