A couple of years ago, no one in the NBA can touch the Golden State Warriors. But even though the team has clearly regressed this season, head coach Steve Kerr has remained hopeful that the Stephen Curry-led team can still do something special in the playoffs.
Before the current season began, GSW fans were hopeful that the subtraction of Jordan Poole and the addition of Chris Paul can usher the team to a whole new era. But thanks to injuries, suspensions, and key players not performing like before, the Dubs struggled to keep up with other contenders in the Western Conference.
Fortunately, some of the Warriors’ young stars started to show flashes of potential during the regular season. Jonathan Kuminga displayed his two-way game, while rookies Trayce Jackson-Davis and Brandon Podziemski stepped up during crucial moments for the Dubs.
Now that the regular season has concluced, the Warriors find themselves with the 10th seed and the final spot in the Play-In Tournament. Unlike younger teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dubs will have to fight tooth and claw to ensure they get make a meaningful run in the playoffs.
Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Remains Hopeful Ahead of Play-In Tournament
After the Dubs’ season ended, Kerr faced the media and answered questions about the team’s playoff chances. In a video posted by Warriors on NBCS on X:
Over the course of 82 games, the Warriors field an offense that’s ranked eighth in the league. While their offensive game looked good, their 15th-ranked defense isn’t doing the team any favors.
Nevertheless, the Warriors playoff experience may prove to be the x-factor for Curry and company. if all goes well, the Dubs may find themselves getting out of the Play-In Tournament and shock everyone by going deep in the postseason.
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