2022-23 season record: 44 wins, 38 losses, 6th in the West
Major renewal: Dream Green (4 years 100 million)
Major signings: Chris Paul (trade), Saric (1 year, 2.71 million), Joseph (1 year 3.2 million), Pojemsky (No. 19), Tres Jackson Davis (No. 57)
Major losses: Bob Myers (general manager, voluntary departure), Jordan Poole, Rollins, Baldwin (trade), DiVincenzo (Knicks), Iguodala (retired).
Lineup Depth:
Guards: Curry, Paul, Joseph, Pojemski, Moody
Forwards: Klay, Payton Jr., Wiggins, Dream Green, Kuminga
Inside: Looney, Sarric, Jackson Davis
Under the new collective bargaining agreement, the temporary time limit of less than 14 regular season team rosters is still 14 days, but another rule is added that the cumulative number of fewer than 14 players in a single season cannot exceed 28 days, that is, the total number of days under the Warriors' 14 formal contracts this season cannot be more than 28 days.
Two-way: Garuba, Keñones, Jerome Robinson
The Warriors' offseason operation began with Bob Myers' voluntary departure, and after Dunleavy took office, he began his own reform as a "newcomer" without scruples, and his reform idea is actually simple, that is, to replicate the 2022 championship Warriors. After Dunleavy took office, he first rebuilt the morale of the team, sent Poole to the Wizards, and exchanged for Paul, the master of control whose contract is about to expire, leaving more room for imagination for the Warriors' mid-season operation; In the subsequent draft, he changed the Warriors' more talent-oriented thinking in previous years and selected two rookies who were excellent - Pojemsky and TJD. Subsequently, Dunleavey sent a 4-year 100 million contract extension to Chasing Dream, and it is clear that this series of operations shows that he chose the former between "grasping the present that does not have long left" and "I will all want it in the future";
Finally, he also targeted reinforcements for the Warriors' roster problems last season (lack of space and too few people who can play), and bring in Saric and Joseph.
And the warriors formed by Dunlewick personally think that it is worth looking forward to.
progressive
1. Lamb played 1195 minutes last season and will be replaced by a better player than Lamb this season
It's not his fault that Lamb played so much time, and his performance on the court wasn't that bad. In fact, Jerome's 816 minutes last season can also be counted in this category. But a clear sign is that Cole was unhappy with many of last season's lineup combinations, one of which was to put Lamb on multiple plays. How did the Warriors solve this problem? First of all, Lamb and Jerome are no longer on the team. Second, the Warriors' forward lineup is much better than last season, and assuming Wiggins plays more than 37 games last season, Kuminga and Moody are also expected to share more playing time, as well as healthy Payton Jr., and the Warriors have more options on the wings.
In addition, Wiseman and Jermichael Green played 1,059 minutes together as bench men last season, but neither of them had great results. They will be replaced by Saric in the new season, and Saric has also performed as expected in the preseason, playing like Porter and Betsu combined, and both of them played key roles during the Warriors' 22 season victory. Rookie Bo and TJD have also shown the strength and intelligence to make the rotation, and Cole said in an interview on Thursday, "I'm excited about the depth of the team's roster." The two rookies we selected are already smarter and more mature than they are. And then there are young players who have figured out how to play. We also get a lot of additions in terms of veterans. I think the squad this season can handle hardships and injuries, as well as the absence of players. Just because our squad is of high quality. ”
2. How much impact will Poole's departure have on the Warriors?
There's no denying that Poole played a big role with the Warriors last season. First, he was the only person on the team who played more than 60 percent of the team's time. Secondly, he has always been needed because Curry, Klay and others have been out for a long time, and the Warriors need him to digest some of the ball. However, Poole's net efficiency in the regular season was an extremely poor -7.1, and Poole was not good enough in the playoffs. Consider that Poole's four-year, $123 million contract will take effect this season. It's a looming issue, and if the Warriors keep him, they'll likely have to say goodbye to Klay in February or July. So Dunleavy opted to swap Poole for Paul, whose contract next season was not guaranteed.
So who will replace Poole for 2459 minutes, personally I think the main ones will be Joseph, Moody and rookie Pojemsky.
3. Kuminga may be more than just a rotation player, he could be a surprise this season.
In terms of preseason alone, Kuminga has been outstanding so far, averaging 24 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, 7.8 free throws per game, and shooting 35.5 percent from three-point range.
As Kuminga said of Paul in the interview, "His ability to read games is much better than a lot of people." Even in training, he would help me read the game and observe the game. Not just offense, but all the skills you have when defending. I don't know if you guys saw it, he always talked to me, told me what I needed to do, told me how to do it, and the game would be much easier. "Both on and off the field, Kuminga is learning like Paul. Personally, I think that if Kuminga remains efficient and continues to improve, Kuminga will not be completely out of play in the new season like last season's playoffs. Instead, in some key moments, Kerr will keep Kuminga on the court because he has athleticism that the rest of the Warriors don't have.
Hidden trouble
1. Paul's arrival will complicate Cole's choice of starting and finishing lineups, especially after a dream comeback.
But it has to be said that Paul's arrival (and Poole's departure) and his integration into the Warriors' system quickly solved the problem of paradoxical atmosphere in the locker room and the Warriors' control of the court when Curry was not on the floor.
In addition, Paul is an offensive endpoint that the Warriors desperately need, which the Warriors lacked in last season's playoff game against the Lakers. Paul is able to think fast, make the right choices and pass the ball, disrupting the opponent's defensive plans. As Cole said, "I told him (Paul) that we needed him to be himself." He's trying to adapt, and sometimes we just need him to shoot four mid-range shots in a row if the opposite side doesn't take a mid-range shot. ”
But even if Paul is willing to accept the role of backup after the start of the season, he averages 30 minutes of playing time per game, which inevitably makes the Warriors backcourt combination "Kuriga Paul" for a considerable period of time, and Kerr has suffered five small losses in the World Cup, so can Kerr respond subtly to teams with top interior lines such as the Lakers, Timberwolves, Nuggets, and 76ers in the new season?
2. The health of Curry (35) and Paul (38), as well as the potential decline of Klay (33) and Dreamcatcher
Since the 2016-17 season, Curry has not played more than 70 games in a season, playing 56 games last season, playing about half the team's playing time, and Paul, Chasing Dreams, and Klay also have a lot of health risks. (Personally, I think this is also one of the Warriors' purpose in signing Joseph)
Another hidden danger of the Warriors is Klay, the potential decline of Chasing Dreams, Klay only shot 28.0% from the field in 5 games in the preseason, and 30.8% three-point shooting percentage, and Chasing Dreams is a year older, which makes people wonder whether the increase in combat power brought by the team's newcomers and young people can make up for the degradation of the two core veterans?
3. Insufficient average height
In the new season, the average height of the Warriors is only 1.94m, and the only ones who have more than 2m on the team are Wiggins, Green, Rooney, TJD, Saric Ric, Klay, Garuba and Kuminga.
Are you happy with how the Warriors worked off season? What to expect from the Warriors in the new season?