The Golden State Warriors have been a standout story in the 2024-2025 NBA season.
Despite losing Klay Thompson to free agency and not landing a big-name player during the offseason, they shot to the top of the Western Conference early on, boasting a 10-2 record by mid-November. But lately, things haven’t been as rosy. They faced tough losses against teams like the Clippers, Spurs, and Nets, where they couldn’t hold onto leads even after being ahead by 15 points in the third quarter.
Steve Kerr’s Rotation Strategy
Steve Kerr’s decision to use nearly every player on his roster seemed smart at first but has now become problematic. This “strength in numbers” tactic might not be working so well anymore. With so many players getting time on the court, stars like Steph Curry aren’t playing over 30 minutes per game. Without him leading for longer stretches, holding onto second-half leads is becoming difficult. Kerr needs to rethink this strategy and keep key players in action longer.
Buddy Hield’s Performance Dip
Buddy Hield started strong with six games scoring over 20 points out of his first seven but hasn’t hit more than 18 points in his last ten games. His scoring alongside Curry is crucial since he’s supposed to fill Klay Thompson’s shoes. Others need to step up their game now. Moses Moody should get more playtime, and Brandin Podziemski needs encouragement to take more shots despite his current cold streak because he has great potential as a scorer.
Fans think it’s time for some changes before it’s too late!
The Search for a Second Scorer
The Warriors tried hard during the offseason to find another offensive weapon for Curry but came up empty-handed despite considering players like Paul George and Lauri Markkanen. Finding that perfect second option isn’t easy! They need someone who can fit without disrupting team chemistry. Rumor has it from Jake Weinbach that Cam Johnson could be an optionโthough whether De’Anthony Melton plus a draft pick will seal such deals remains uncertain.
Challenges of Road Games
Traveling seems exhausting for them as they’ve played ten out of seventeen games away from home without ever enjoying more than three consecutive home matches yet! A good stretch back at their own court might help revive their energy levels just when they need it most against tough opponents coming up soon like Oklahoma City or Phoenix or Denver…
