The Golden State Warriors have kicked off the 2024-25 NBA season with a bang, winning their first two games by over 35 points each.
Impressive Start to the Season:
While some might think this record is just social media fluff, it could actually be a sign of something bigger. The Warriors haven’t started a season 2-0 since they last won the championship in 2021-22. Although it’s too early to declare them champions again, this strong start is worth noting. Sure, they played against Portland and Utah, but this revamped team might be a serious contender in the competitive Western Conference.
Key Player Contributions:
One standout player so far has been Buddy Hield. He’s been on fire, hitting 75% of his three-point shots and averaging 24.5 points per game. While these stats will likely drop as the season goes on, if he can consistently support Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, the Warriors could surprise many teams this year.
Fans always love an underdog story!
Past Success and Future Potential:
Back in the 2021-22 season, not many thought the Warriors would go all the way. Yet they ended up winning 53 games and clinching their fourth championship under Steve Kerr’s leadership. That was also when Klay Thompson returned after missing two seasons and played a big part in their success.
Now that Thompson is no longer with them, they’re relying on both seasoned players and new faces to carry them forward. Curry and Draymond Green are still around from that old core group, while newcomers like Trayce Jackson-Davis and DeโAnthony Melton are expected to provide depth for another potential title run.
Don’t count out Golden State just yet! They might sneak into one of those top spots in the West againโjust like they’ve done before when no one expected it.
