Warriors Struggle Amidst Turbulent Start to 2023-24 Season
The Golden State Warriors are grappling with a challenging commencement to the 2023-24 season, currently holding a 10-14 record. This lackluster performance has been marred by multiple suspensions, particularly that of Draymond Green, and growing calls to reevaluate the team’s lineup choices rather than securing victories on the court. It is evident that a transformative shift is imperative for the Warriors to reverse their fortunes.
According to insights from The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Stephen Curry emphasizes the necessity for the Warriors to adopt an unconventional strategy to salvage the season. The 10-14 start marks the team’s worst since the 2019-20 season, a campaign that witnessed their absence from the playoffs.
Compounding their challenges, Golden State now faces the daunting task of navigating games without the presence of Draymond Green, who has been suspended indefinitely following an incident where he struck Phoenix Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic in the face earlier this week.
“That’s a good question,” Curry said. “Umm … I don’t know, man. You’re probably going to have to ask me after every game. It’s literally taking it one game at a time, as crazy as it sounds.”
“That’s not something we are used to saying. But we were just talking about it in the locker room: We just need to win on Saturday. It’s OK to take small bites at this thing. I think we’re obviously a long way away from the tier we want to be in. So let’s just win on Saturday.”
In response to the team’s struggles, head coach Steve Kerr is already implementing changes to spark a turnaround. In a notable move, Andrew Wiggins was benched for the first time this season during Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, the alteration in the lineup failed to translate into a victory.
As the Warriors gear up to face the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, Kerr and the team remain committed to seeking solutions to their persistent challenges. With the season slipping away, a prompt and effective change is imperative to prevent further setbacks for the Golden State Warriors.