Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors Where Is This Heading for the Struggling Warriors?
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Jan 14, 2025 Nate Duncan, a seasoned basketball analyst, joins to dissect the Golden State Warriors' woes. He discusses the team’s recent struggles, particularly in clutch moments, emphasizing the impact of injuries and high turnover rates. The conversation pivots to potential trade decisions, scrutinizing players like Paul George and Nikola Vucevic. Duncan raises questions about the balance between short-term fixes and long-term planning as the trade deadline looms. Listeners gain insights into the emotional and strategic hurdles the Warriors face moving forward.
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Warriors' Balancing Act
- The Warriors are in a difficult position, balancing Steph Curry's remaining prime with future team building.
- Trading Curry now for assets would be the logical rebuild move, but is emotionally unfeasible.
Vucevic's Impact
- The Warriors likely won't finish top six in the West even with improvement.
- Acquiring Vucevic would offer offensive boost but create defensive liabilities, unlikely justifying a first-round pick.
Late-Game Struggles
- The Warriors scored zero points in the final 234 seconds of the game against Toronto.
- Steph Curry's poor late-game decisions, like a contested step-back three, contributed to the loss.