The latest news on May 27, 2023 Beijing time, because the management of the Golden State Warriors is very dissatisfied with the performance of this season. Therefore, it was decided to carry out a major purge of the team in order to strive for a better record next season.
So what happened to the Golden State Warriors? Next, follow the fish banquet to explore the influencing factors of the tumor cleansed by the Golden State Warriors (the article is very long, please read it patiently, and you will gain something after watching).
One. The season was not performing well
First, let's take a look at the Golden State Warriors' record this season. With a 44-38 record in 82 games in the regular season, it ranks sixth in the West. Averaged 113.1 points per game ranked eighth in the league, 113.2 points conceded per game ranked tenth in the league, 47.1 rebounds per game ranked second in the league, 28.2 assists per game ranked first in the league, 7.2 steals per game ranked fifth in the league, and averaged 3.9 blocks per game in the league 25th. Among them, offensive efficiency of 115.1 ranks tenth in the league, and defensive efficiency of 113.4 ranks fourteenth in the league. The Golden State Warriors are 33-8 at home and 11-30 on the road.
Overall evaluation: the offensive end is decent, the defensive end is not satisfactory, the home game record is remarkable, and the away game performance is relatively collapsed.
Two. Insufficient depth in the lineup
The main strength of the Warriors' roster is to rely on the three-point shooting of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and when the three-point is inaccurate, they can rely on the interior rebounding ability of Rooney and Wiggins to play a second attack. When Thompson or Curry are targeted, Dream Green can not only hold the ball on the outside, block, but also hit the opponent by surprise at any time. Even the toughest times will have Wiggins' ball-carrying singles. The drawbacks are also very obvious, Rooney is resilient but lacks active offensive ability, weak defensive ability when defending top inside, slower return speed, Thompson's ups and downs, lack of ball handling. Green is old, Wiggins, Payton Jr. injuries affect the form, only DiVincenzo is in more stable form.
Finally, focus on the lineup of Poole and Kuminga, Poole and Kuminga talent is still okay, but there are also many problems. Poole struggled to take on playmaker roles when Curry was off. Kuminga is gifted but often can't play Wiggins' level with nerve knives, and the defensive aspects of the two are even more difficult to say.
Overall evaluation: The overall flaws of the squad are not hidden, the injuries of the old people affect the state, and the new talents are difficult to play at the expected level.
Three. Hidden tumors inside
If the biggest cancer of the Golden State Warriors is, Wiseman may no longer be able to carry this pot. Because Waibo is now in the Detroit Pistons, but not very well. That's right, it's Jordan Poole and Kuminga, who are given high hopes. Poole is very good when attacking with the ball, and often makes mistakes at key moments of chasing points or when establishing advantage, which not only buries the original lead in good times, but also makes the point difference behind in adversity bigger and bigger and more and bury the game, mainly because he is particularly arrogant. Ku Mingjia's physical talent has amazed many people, and he often eats cakes in the game and stages various explosive dunks. However, Ku Mingjia's defense is average, his basic skills are not solid, there is no attack inside, no shooting on the outside, and his rebounding ability is even weaker.
Overall evaluation: Pu'er bubble can not open, hard life and hard work, attack is smart, defend 10,000 people, sit down the Golden State Lying Dragon Phoenix chicks!
Four. The players are rebellious and willful
First of all, let's talk about Poole, who burst into tears after the Warriors won last year's championship and said he was going to get a big contract, but what? A conflict broke out with the dream chaser before the season, throwing braces at Curry, grabbing Klay's free throw, obviously Curry's shot position was better, decisively forced to hit the iron, when the team overtook three points, the whole game was boiling only he was as cold as ice. Let's talk about Ku Mingjia, this guy is more arrogant, mistakes continue to smash the floor to vent dissatisfaction, the team reuses but does not train hard resulting in frequent short circuits after playing, the defense is not active, the most important thing is that Ku Mingjia has been dissatisfied with his playing time and status in the Warriors, and has the idea of leaving the team. Finally, Moody, who has also made several appearances this season, but his performance has not met expectations, and INS has now taken over the Warriors.
Overall Evaluation: The trio, as the future successors of the team, showed rebellion that hurt the team rather than perseverance.
Five. High luxury taxes
The Warriors' salary for the entire team this season is expected to be around 200 million (189.4 million), and the luxury tax paid by such a salary system is also about 200 million (170 million). Next season, Stephen Curry's salary will reach $50 million, and Green turned down an offer to seek a $100 million pension contract. If adjustments are not made, there are two outcomes. First, the team will not be able to maintain the current personnel due to the high luxury tax, resulting in the departure of core players and the disintegration of the existing roster. Second, after the squad is fine-tuned, the team will face poor results, serious aging of players, and sudden increase in injury risk, which will affect the future development of the team.
Overall Assessment: If management does not make changes, the disintegration of the roster is imperative, and the integrity of the Golden State Warriors will no longer exist.
Six. Curry is old
As we all know, Stephen Curry entered the NBA in 2009 and is now 35 years old, and 35 years old is already an advanced athlete in the field of athletes, which belongs to the non-golden period of athletes. So look at Curry's performance in the past eleven years: 22.9 points, 4 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game in the 12-13 season, 24 points, 4.3 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game in the 13-14 season, 23.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game in the 14-15 season, 30.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists in the 15-16 season, 25.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game in the 16-17 season, 26.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game in the 17-18 season, and 27.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game in the 18-19 season , averaged 20.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game in 19-20, 32 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game in 20-21, 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game in 21-22, and 29.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game in 22-23. Curry has been at a high level for 11 consecutive years, and now the 35-year-old Warriors will no longer waste Curry's golden years to demand optimization.
Overall evaluation: Curry is 35 years old and it is difficult to maintain a high standard for a few more years, so the Warriors seek to adjust quickly to compete for the championship.
From the above six points to analyze the reasons for the Warriors' purge, the main thing is not to waste the peak of the Splash Brothers to optimize the entire team, as a fan, to be able to see Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson one by one, the Warriors are the happiest thing for me. Finally, let's wish the Warriors a cheering new season and another championship to start a dynasty!