There’s no question that Golden State changed the game of basketball, they were not just a great team, but they were game changing. They influenced millions of players to shoot 3s. They changed the game in a huge way, whether it was for the better or worse, in your opinion. Personally, I think that players standing outside just looking to jack up shots behind the arc 40 times a game is not how basketball is supposed to be played. But, I understand the analytics and why the 3ball is being shot so much, but it just makes the game very predictable. But, I digress, the Warriors just aren’t anywhere near good enough to win titles now – we all see it. 

That shouldn’t surprise anyone. 

They struggled to win 44 games last year, and the fact they went just 6-7 in the 2022 postseason proves that this year wont be easy according to the Vegas Experts.

This year they are struggling to stay around .500 and although much better than last year, they have been winning under 50% on the road again.

To be a champion you have to be able to travel. The struggles on the road have been real for the Warriors, they went just 11-30 on the road last season. The Golden State Warriors couldn’t travel and win on the road. The way they lost so many road games, falling behind early showed they either started slow and out of sync, or they were seemingly uninterested.

No excuse.

The Warriors were a rare franchise showing consistent brilliance for many years, especially in a league where players sadly jump ship like people take off shoes. Having won 57+ games in 5 seasons, and, not to mention 4 championships appearing in 6 finals from 2014 to 2022.

Steph Curry is 35 years old, with 15 hard years behind him. He is still a top tiered player, and his 3p shooting is still spectacular, but he isn’t getting younger. Draymond Green and Klay Thompson have been in decline for years, and they look like they lack quickness and stamina. Young 21 year old Jonathan Kuminga is looking like he could be a good player for them going forward, and Brandin Podziemski shows signs of promise as well.

There are many questions whether this team can have another run with their core of guys, or if this team is going to be rebuilding. This is a team that has been top 2 in scoring 6 times since 2014. Their offense has been historically unstoppable but they need to play defense too, which they currently sit at 22nd in the NBA at giving up 118.4 /game.

If it is the end, they certainly had an exciting run. 

These Warriors teams will live on, and fans will be able to debate their greatness.