The Golden State Warriors have fallen short of expectations through the NBA All-Star break. The team holds a 27-26 record, ranking 10th in the Western Conference standings.
The Warriors have faced challenges in achieving consecutive victories and have developed a concerning tendency to squander leads in games. Yet, as the All-Star break approached, Golden State started to show promising signs of improvement.
Despite the ups and downs, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith picks the Warriors as his favorite to win the championship. He listed off various reasons, including Stephen Curry being the greatest shooter in NBA history, along with the improved play of Jonathan Kuminga.
“Steph Curry is still the greatest shooter God ever created,” Smith said. “Jonathan Kuminga has elevated his level of play. His 3-point shooting, his field goal percentage. He gets it now. And his athleticism is off the charts. Draymond Green has upped the ante. Defensively, they’ve really stepped up. Klay Thompson comes off the bench for the first time and drops 35. If Klay Thompson finds his shot again, with Steph Curry playing the way he is, and those brothas’ shooting the way they shoot, it changes everything.”
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Paul’s return from injury is highly anticipated. Thompson’s adaptation to a bench role could prove beneficial. Veterans like Curry and Green show no signs of decline.
At the same time, the youthful energy of Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and Moses Moody injects vitality and determination into the team, essential for contending at the highest levels.
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As the season progresses towards its conclusion, the Warriors’ focus will likely shift towards establishing a winning culture and building positive momentum. Should the team’s components synergize effectively, they pose a formidable challenge in the postseason.
