The Golden State Warriors have endured plenty of pain, some harder than others, since launching their assault on the NBA world a decade ago. Once upon a time, any bump in the road was acceptable because the specter of a return to the top was always on the horizon. But at present, it is difficult to hope for any future with the dynasty which has already been crowned NBA champion four times. As proof, the 2024 playoffs will be played at home.
Last night the Golden State Warriors were humiliated at Golden 1 Center by the Sacramento Kings. A 118-94 defeat which is not surprising as they were dominated in all aspects of the game, whether physical or basketball. “We’ve been really fortunate here to have some incredible players and multiple championship and finals appearances – the highest of highs,” said the Warriors coach Steve Kerr from the post-match media table. ” This is the flip side. That’s life. That’s how it works. You can’t stay on top forever. »
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Curry defends Klay Thompson
Among the players to point the finger at, we can easily look towards Klay Thompson, author of a disastrous performance: 0 points, 0/10 on shots, 0/6 on three points, all in 32 minutes. This match was also possibly Splash Brother’s last with the Dubs, although his faithful sidekick Stephen Curry can’t imagine it: “I can’t imagine myself without these two guys (Thompson and Draymond Green). We’re not going to play forever, but we’ve been through so much together… I know they want to win, I know I want to win, and that’s all I care about. »
Thompson, will he leave, will he not leave?
And yes Klay Thompson experienced a nightmarish evening, achieving a performance that he had not done since his rookie season, the latter does not wish to highlight the excuse of the last match with the Warriors: “It’s life. I’ve had so much success here that I’m not going to let the future make me regret everything I’ve accomplished with the Warriors. I don’t let it get to me.”
Furthermore, it seems that the Warriors are not so inclined to let their rear slip away, despite the notable decline: “We want Klay to come back. I know he had a very difficult evening tonight, but what he represents for us, spacing, we are not a team with a lot of shooters. His presence means a lot to us in terms of spacing, for the flow of the attack. He still has good years. I know I speak for everyone in the franchise. We want him back. Obviously it’s a business and we have to see that with Klay’s representatives, the GM and the owner, but given what Klay represents for this franchise, and the level he still has, we desperately want him come back. » said the coach Steve Kerr.