NBA The free market has entered a cooling-off period, and there are not many big-name players on the free market. It can be said that the lineup of each team is basically finalized. If a major change is required, it is likely that each team will have to wait until the trading deadline for a few days. Otherwise, every team now will not act easily. They will play in the league in the first half of next season with their current lineup, so it is not difficult for us to predict the approximate strength of each team. Next season, the most interesting teams are of course the Lakers and Nets. They are shining stars and are strong contenders for the championship. But let's not ignore the other team, he is the Warriors. This team will rank second in the league in the nationwide broadcast of games next season. One can imagine their influence in the league.
Speaking of the Warriors, I have to mention Curry. He is the soul of this team. In the last season, he played an excellent performance, won the league's scoring champion, was selected to the league's best team first team. Curry's performance gave the Warriors another hope, and they look forward to next season. So the question is, will the Warriors have a chance to return to the top next season? Will they have a chance to break through the Western Conference and reach the finals?
Now the Warriors’ core lineup is Curry, Drummond Green , Klay Thompson , Wiggins , and a bunch of role players. Can the Warriors return to the Warriors of 2016? Considering that the three core players of the Warriors are not moving, the team builds a team around them. This really allows the outside world to imagine that it is really possible for them to reshape their previous glory. But think about it, this team is far worse than before. Therefore, it is not difficult to guess that the Warriors will find it difficult to return to the top.
Why? In the two seasons in which Klay Thompson was absent, the Warriors led by Curry did not make the playoffs. In the eyes of the outside world and fans,Curry's ability to lead is unqualified. But this is only a small number of media and fans think so. Curry's ability is unquestionable. He let fans witness the box-1 tactics last season. Even in the face of such crazy tactics, Curry can still perform super well. Therefore, we don't need to worry about Curry's ability at all. But the key lies in Drummond Green and Klay Thompson!
Drummond Green's overall strength is still there, his defense is as good as ever, and his organization is also very powerful. But the problem is that his scoring ability is seriously degraded. In the past, Green had three points and shooting ability. He was able to inflict blows and damage to opponents on the outside and inside. But now Green is a bit like a blue-collar player. His scoring ability is very similar to the 76ers Ben Simmons . They both dare not shoot and have no shooting ability. Therefore, the strength of the Warriors will be greatly reduced in this ring.
And what about Klay Thompson? Can he recover to his previous level after suffering two serious injuries? He hasn't participated in the competition for two years. Now he may have the shooting feel of the past, but he may not have the athletic ability of the past. For top 3D players like Klay Thompson, the shooting feel is still there, but his defense is likely to be no longer as sharp as it used to be. He is likely to become an ordinary 3D player. Therefore, it is too difficult for the Warriors to return to the top.
Not surprisingly, the Warriors will enter the playoffs next season. But they want to make a difference in the playoffs, it's really difficult. The Warriors are likely to stop at the second round. The best result is probably to reach the Western Conference Finals. As for the Finals, it is difficult for them to have a chance.
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