On the first day of the play-offs, the Warriors lost to the Kings 94-118, ending all of the season. The Warriors dynasty that won the Finals 4 times in 8 years and 6 times has come to an end, replaced by a weak team that has not made the playoffs three times in five years.
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy made a statement at the season wrap-up meeting, which can give a glimpse of what the Warriors will be like next season. "You know how willing Lacob [the Warriors owner] is to spend money and compete, and I don't think there's going to be any restrictions on that, but we're going to be cautious," he said. I mean, I wouldn't recommend spending almost $400 million on a team that can't make the playoffs. So, we'll figure it out, but I don't think we have any fixed parameters that we have to follow. ”
Kerr has also previously said that Lacob will not spend so much money on a team that can't make the playoffs!According to salary expert Bobby Marks, the Warriors spent $382.5 million to build a roster this season. Among them, the player's salary is 205.6 million, and the luxury tax is 176.9 million. The fact that the NBA's most expensive team can't make the playoffs is a joke in itself.
After losing to the Kings, the Warriors have won 0-3 in the play-offs! On the contrary, the Lakers next door have not lost in the play-offs, and even if the Lakers were swept by the Nuggets in the first round, at least they felt the atmosphere of playoff fighting. And the members of the Warriors can only watch the TV broadcast, but they are powerless to change this outcome.
Talking about next season on the latest podcast, Dream said Curry is still confident of winning the championship. At the time of the elimination, in the locker room, Curry said that the story of Ku chasing the soup was not over! In fact, Curry is still strong this season. Curry played in 74 games, averaging 32.7 minutes per game, contributing 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists, including 45% shooting, 41% three-pointers and 92% free throws, but averaging 2.8 turnovers per game.
It used to be said that Curry couldn't play key shots. But in fact, this season's key ball data, Curry is the overall leader. No. 1 in key moments: 189 points, No. 1 in key hits: 59, No. 32 in key hits: 32, No. 1 in key minutes: 1.3, No. 1 in scoring and hits when key is behind, No. 1 in the last minute of overshooting, No. 1 in the last 10 seconds, etc.
Only Curry can still play, and the Warriors' championship window remains the same. But to be honest, Klay is no longer a good fit for the current Warriors, at least not a qualified second-in-command, or even a qualified starter. In the play-off game against the Kings, the Warriors were pressed and beaten by the whole court, and Klay wanted to prove himself, but repeatedly forced his shots in exchange for hurting the team. Played 32 minutes, made 0 of 10 shots, scored 0 points!
Kerr said after the game: "It's valuable to have Curry, Klay and Dream all play for the Warriors for life, and it's valuable to end with dignity. So, for all three of them, I really hope that they will all be able to end their careers here while also being able to be proud and proud of what they have accomplished. ”
But Klay has a big appetite, and he wants a contract similar to Wiggins. But obviously, he doesn't deserve such a high salary in this state. As Xu Jingyu said, it is enough to take a pension contract with an average price of 15 million. If Clay is still obsessed, the Big Three will face disbandment.