Warriors Dynasty Talk: Player conflicts have intensified
The glory days of the Warriors dynasty seem to be over, and the contradictions within the team are growing. The team, which once dominated the NBA, is now facing unprecedented challenges.
Curry has a strained relationship with Paul Thompson
As the leader and star player of the team, Curry has always been regarded as the heart and symbol of the Warriors dynasty. Some recent events have raised doubts about whether there has been a rift in his relationship with teammates Paul and Thompson.
Curry was reportedly disappointed with some of the decisions Paul and Thompson made mid-season, which he believes reflected their distrust of himself. Paul left the court early in a game, sparking speculation about his relationship with Curry. And Thompson has also shown dissatisfaction with the short-term contract offered by the team.
This sign of discord will undoubtedly affect the overall atmosphere and performance of the team. As the core of the team's leadership, Curry needs to maintain a good understanding with his teammates in order to perform at his best. If there is a rift in the internal relationship, it will inevitably affect the team's combat effectiveness.
The decline in player performance has exacerbated internal conflicts
In addition to relationship problems, the decline in the performance of individual players is also an important reason for the exacerbation of internal conflicts.
Thompson, the team's leading scorer, has not been as good this season as he has been in previous years. His defensive ability and shooting touch have declined significantly. Wiggins' overall performance has also been much sluggish, and the defensive end has been seriously degraded. As for Paul, the shift from a mainstay to a bench has sent his stats plummeting.
When the players are not in good shape individually, it is easy to turn to blame and infighting. It's easy to exacerbate the tension when everyone expects their teammates to do their best, but their efforts are not rewarded.
Players are dissatisfied with the coach's decision-making
In addition to the contradictions between the players, the disagreements between the players and the coaching staff are also a prominent issue.
Beal expressed dissatisfaction with the coaching staff's tactical arrangement, believing that the distribution of roles was chaotic and disorderly. Durant, for his part, complained about the coach's practice of limiting his offensive play. Some players even directly ridiculed Vogel's command as "stupid".
This confrontation will undoubtedly affect the overall combat effectiveness of the team. When players lack trust in the coaching staff, it can be difficult to really execute the tactical plan. And if the coaching staff questions the players too much, it will also affect the morale and condition of the players.
High-level mediation maintains the core
In the face of these contradictions within the team, the Warriors' top management is also actively mediating, hoping to maintain the core of the team.
They persuaded Lillard to withdraw the trade request and promised to bolster his roster. At the same time, it is believed that James' rejection of the Warriors is a signal to maintain the relationship between the two parties.
These measures taken by the top level show that they are aware of the seriousness of internal contradictions. Only by uniting can the Warriors hope to regain their glory. Otherwise, the former dynasty is likely to fall apart.
There are constant voices for trading reform
There are also quite a few who believe that the Warriors need to reshape the roster with a major trade reform.
Some celebrities have suggested that the Warriors trade Thompson and Green to change the face of the team with new blood. Some have even suggested that the Lakers trade young players such as Hachimura for Thompson to gain new momentum.
Whether to stay or go, the Warriors face a major choice. They need to weigh the pros and cons and decide whether to maintain the status quo or make drastic reforms. These decisions will have a profound impact on the future of the team.