Is the Golden State Warriors Dynasty Over?
The Golden State Warriors have won four out of six NBA Finals since 2015, however, this season has not been kind to this Warriors team, who is currently tenth within the Western Conference at 16-17. Two-time MVP Steph Curry at 35 years old is leading this team in scoring which shows how much greatness Curry possesses, but it also leaves unanswered questions. Golden State looks to be in serious trouble with an aging backcourt and Draymond Green being suspended indefinitely. Unless Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and others can turn back the hands of time, is it safe to say the Golden State Warriors dynasty is over?
After losing three games in a row, the Warriors bounced back last night in a 121-115 home win against the Orlando Magic. In 35 minutes of action, Steph Curry led the way dropping 36 points in the win. Curry has averaged about 28 points, four rebounds, five assists, and a steal in 31 games this season. Although age and injury have played a factor, Klay Thompson has been averaging his lowest points per game this season since the 2012-2013 NBA season. Thompson is also shooting a career-low from the field, and from beyond the arc. If the Warriors are to be successful this season, a big factor is the play of Klay Thompson. This is the same person who scored 37 points in one quarter and has dropped 60 points in less than 30 minutes of play. If Klay can reiterate himself back to his former self, this Warriors team can be a huge threat down the line, and perhaps shape back into the dynasty we’ve all watched the last decade.
Another factor that will make or break Golden State’s season is the arrival of Draymond Green, who’s been suspended indefinitely after he struck Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face on December 12th, 2023. Green has received over 150 technical fouls since being in the NBA since coming into the league during the 2012-2013 season. Draymond has always commanded the Warriors' defense, and with Green not present on the floor, the team has been slacking, ranking 28th in blocks and 22nd in steals. Golden State’s front office always finds a way to have the team compete but has age, injuries, suspensions, and injuries played a part in the dynasty crumbling? Golden State plays the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, and the Detroit Pistons on Friday. If the Warriors win both games, that will put them back over .500 at 18-17. Will the Warriors compete for the playoffs this season, or can we finally say that the Golden State Warriors dynasty is a thing of the past?
