Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors Early-Season Struggles Continue
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Nov 12, 2025 The hosts dissect the Warriors' troubling start, focusing on Draymond's candid locker-room insights and team tension after heavy losses. They debate whether veterans or young players should handle pressure, while examining key defensive flaws and the need for a scoring spark from the bench. With Jimmy Butler's health raising concerns, they assess the risks of resting stars like Steph for strategic gains. Overall, optimism fades as they analyze the team's potential for recovery amid a challenging schedule.
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Draymond Called Out Team Commitment
- Draymond Green publicly signaled internal concern about commitment, suggesting friction under the surface.
- That quote reflected broader worry about the team's reduced competitiveness and effort early in the season.
Veterans Can't Carry Every Road Night
- The veterans can't carry every tough road night; the Warriors need bench and young players to step up.
- Recent blowouts in Denver and OKC exposed reliance on Steph, Jimmy, and Draymond to bail the team out.
Role Clarity Has Slipped
- The core strengths that produced past championship runs — role clarity and consistent young contributors — have faded.
- Oklahoma City represents the organized, role-based team the Warriors used to be.