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3 Issues the Golden State Warriors must address post All-Star break

By Abhay Bethur

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by Stephen Curry #30 after Green made a three-point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter of the game at Chase Center on February 04, 2023 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 - FEBRUARY 04: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by Stephen Curry #30 after Green made a three-point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter of the game at Chase Center on February 04, 2023 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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The Golden State Warriors stumbled into the All-Star break with a meltdown to the Clippers and now sit at 29-29 while being the ninth seed in the Western Conference. The break comes at a perfect time because the Dubs, a shining example of mediocrity this season, very much needed the rest and the time to recalibrate and process their place in the standings right now.

What was once a team that had expected to be comfortably in the playoffs defending their throne, now stands a team that’s fighting for the chance to make the playoffs through the play-in, not even currently in the top eight slots in the West.

There have been many reasons behind the Golden State Warriors’ mediocrity this season, all of which must be addressed should they wish to win another title.

A dismal 3-7 start to their campaign laid the groundwork for the disappointing season, and from there the team simply could not win a single game on the road. They have the third least wins on the road in the entire NBA, sitting at a woeful 7-22. What makes this even more ironic is that they have the fifth best home record, sitting and exact opposite 22-7 at Chase Center.

Injuries and an appalling road record have been key to the Golden State Warriors’ underwhelming season to date. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Injuries and an appalling road record have been key to the Golden State Warriors’ underwhelming season to date. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Golden State have undergone numerous injuries, namely to superstar Steph Curry and former All-Star Andrew Wiggins. While it’s hard to expect the team to be world-beaters without their superstar, because historically no team ever is, they are still a middling 20-18 with Curry in the lineup. That in itself shows that Warriors’ issues go well beyond injuries and to something much more deep-rooted within the organization.

Let’s dive into some things that have to change in the stretch run of the season if the Warriors hope to have a shot at defending their title.

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