The Golden State Warriors' slump this season is not an accident, but with their book strength, there is no problem in entering the playoffs. In the end, the warriors fell into this field, which can only be said to be self-inflicted. Especially in terms of Thompson's use, Warriors head coach Kerr did not make the best measurements, resulting in the team's tactics being limited, unable to put the opponent under maximum pressure, and affecting the team's own operation.
As one of the league's best scorers, Thompson's slump and decline this season can be seen by the naked eye. Throughout the regular season, Thompson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, and although his three-point shooting percentage remained at 38.8%, Thompson's performance still hit a new low in the last 10 years. Even in today's small-ball era, Thompson's three-point shot doesn't pose much of a threat.
In fact, Thompson is also trying to return to the top, but after a major injury, Thompson is no longer capable of doing so. Thompson is also trying to adjust his style of play after his comeback, and he has also helped the Warriors regain a championship in 2022. But after that, Thompson completely lost the threat on the offensive end, and even affected the normal offensive rotation of the Warriors, even though Kerr continued to adjust his tactics, but Thompson still couldn't get back to his original feeling.
Kerr naturally understands the root cause of Thompson's current decline, but as a meritorious man who helped the team win 4 championships, Kerr still gave Thompson enough respect, and even insisted on putting Thompson in the starting position after Poole's efficient performance, which eventually led to Poole's dissatisfaction and had to leave the team voluntarily. Kerr's approach naturally won Thompson's respect, but it was not a good thing for the Warriors.
Thompson's impact on the offensive end of the Warriors is not only limited to his individual offensive threat, but also affects Curry's play. Curry and Thompson are known as the "Splash Brothers" because they complement each other on the offensive end and can lead each other. Now that Thompson is out of order, Curry can only hold on alone. Even though Curry has become the league's "Mr. Key" this season, his struggle on the offensive end still puts the Warriors in crisis, otherwise the team would not have fallen to this point.
In addition to Curry, Thompson's presence also affects the Warriors' update iterations. If the Warriors want to remain competitive for a long time, they need to keep fresh blood, and it is especially important to actively develop young players. Kuminga and rookie Podzemski can now play an important role in the game, but Thompson still needs to take some of the ball, leaving the young players without opportunities to perform, which will inevitably affect the future of the Warriors.
Now that Thompson is not in good shape, he is also facing the problem of a contract extension, and Thompson's insistence on asking for a high salary has caused problems for the Warriors. If the Warriors can get rid of Thompson sooner, not only will the pressure on the team in terms of salary be reduced, but it will also bring the future of the team back to light.