The Golden State Warriors’ start to the 2023/24 NBA season has been compared to a roller coaster ride. They started out well, with a record of 6 wins and 2 defeats, but then fell apart, losing 7 of their final 9 games.

Last season, the Warriors overcome their weakness of losing away games by winning 5/8 away games. Their home field record, on the other hand, is significantly worse. Stephen Curry hurt his knee and had to miss two games, which was one of the reasons the Warriors rejected. Draymond Green was also banned for five games for choking Timberwolves forward Rudy Gobert.

Furthermore, the incredible deterioration of two key members of the 2022 championship team, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins, is one of the reasons why the “Warriors” have lately fared poorly.

Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins both had poor games.

Thompson averaged 15.0 points per game, a 40.2% shooting percentage, and a 36.7% 3-point shooting percentage in 16 games. These are the lowest metrics in the four-time NBA champion’s career.

Wiggins has an average of 11.8 points in 17 games – Wiggins’ shooting % and other offensive indicators also reveal that this is his lowest level of his career. Thompson and Wiggins are clearly performing below expectations.

Thompson is one of the best shooters in NBA history, but his pace has slowed significantly as a result of two catastrophic leg injuries, and he can’t throw as effectively as he used to. Wiggins’ stock has plummeted in the years after his first meteoric rise. Since joining the Warriors in 2020, Wiggins has never reached his prime and has mostly played defense.

Wiggins and Thompson are both well-known defensive defenders in the NBA. However, both of them disappointed everyone this season since they had the Warriors’ poorest on-field defensive metrics. Thompson and Wiggins each had chances to shine, but they were insufficient in comparison to what everyone anticipated.

Many teammates were dissatisfied, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews, since Wiggins couldn’t reach his best form. Thompson’s future tale is the issue that keeps him from concentrating on basketball. Thompson is seeking a large deal, but his recent performance has plainly failed to persuade the club.

Despite the Warriors’ poor start, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson remain upbeat.

Despite his sluggish start, Thompson remains confident in his potential to become the Warriors’ starting shooting guard.

“Would you like [head coach Steve Kerr] to bench me?” “Should Wiggins be benched?” When questioned about Kerr’s belief in rough beginnings, Thompson responded angrily. “You need patience and time to find yourself, don’t forget history is on our side when it comes to those things.”

Green, like Thompson, expressed faith in Thompson and Wiggins.

“They both began slowly than previously. “I think when people look at the last two or three games, they notice that we all played a lot better, threw more shots, were more aggressive, and more decisive,” Green said.  “Wiggs and Klay are exceptional athletes. They demonstrated their talent early in the competition by scoring 20 points or more for the first time in practically their entire history.”

Green also commended Stephen Curry and Chris Paul, two of the tournament’s top point guards. The Warriors have more opportunity to throw the ball smoothly since they have two strong defenders.

“Look at the last two or three games, they’re all excellent players.” When you see folks like that year after year, you can simply hang your hat and hope that they are improving things and not just being fortunate,” Green said.

“It’s nice to see they’ve both had a couple of good games recently.” Now we’re trying to build on it and ensure that everyone is motivated to win.”