The Warriors’ Decline: Can Golden State Salvage Their Season or Is the Dynasty Over?

The Warriors’ Decline, The Golden State Warriors entered the 2023-24 season with championship aspirations, but halfway through the campaign, they find themselves fighting just to make the play-in tournament. At 22-25, the Warriors are experiencing their worst season since before their dynasty began, raising serious questions about the future of their core and the organization’s direction.

This 1,500+ word investigation examines:

• The statistical evidence of Golden State’s decline

• Steph Curry’s heroic but lonely efforts

• Draymond Green’s suspensions and their impact

• Klay Thompson’s regression

• Potential trade deadline moves

• The big-picture questions about the dynasty’s future

By the Numbers: The Stark Reality of the Warriors’ Decline

Year-over-Year Comparison

According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Warriors are:

• 27th in bench scoring (28.1 PPG)

• 29th in turnovers per game (15.8)

• Last in fouls committed per game (22.1)

Steph Curry: A Legend Being Wasted

Carrying an Unprecedented Load

• 28.1 PPG on 65.2% TS (best since 2016)

• 5.0 RPG, 4.8 APG in 33.8 MPG

• +7.2 on-court net rating vs. -10.4 off

The Loneliest MVP Candidate

The Warriors’ Decline, Curry accounts for:

• 32% of Warriors’ total scoring

• 45% of their made threes

• 58% of their clutch scoring

As noted by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, “We’re watching one of the saddest MVP-caliber seasons ever—Steph is playing out of his mind just to keep them relevant.”

The Supporting Cast’s Alarming Regression

Klay Thompson’s Decline

• 17.1 PPG (lowest since 2013)

• 41.5% FG (career-worst)

• Defensive rating of 117.3 (worst of career)

Andrew Wiggins’ Disappearance

• 12.3 PPG (down from 17.1 last year)

• 44.9% TS (7th-worst among rotation players)

• -6.8 net rating (team-worst)

Draymond Green’s Suspensions

• Missed 21 games across two suspensions

• Team went 10-11 without him

• Defense allows 8.2 more PPG when he’s out

Roster Construction Failures

The Jordan Poole Trade Backfire

Trading Poole for Chris Paul:

• Lost their only other shot creator

• Gained an aging point guard (8.9 PPG, career-low)

• No long-term financial relief

Youth Development Stalled

• Jonathan Kuminga inconsistent (13.1 PPG)

• Moses Moody buried in rotation

• No impact from 2023 draft picks

Potential Trade Deadline Solutions

Realistic Targets

1. Pascal Siakam (would require Kuminga + picks)

2. Alex Caruso (elite defender/shooter)

3. Kyle Kuzma (scoring punch)

Roster Fixes Needed

• Athletic wing defender

• Consistent second scorer

• Rim protection

The Big Picture: End of an Era?

Possible Scenarios

1. Run It Back: Hope for health and internal improvement

2. Soft Rebuild: Trade veterans for young players/picks

3. Full Rebuild: Trade everyone but Curry

NBA Newsz’s Projection Model gives the Warriors:

• 43% chance to make playoffs

• 11% chance to win a playoff series

• <1% chance to win championship

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Conclusion: The Final Chapter?

The Warriors’ Decline, The Warriors’ dynasty isn’t just aging—it’s showing systemic cracks that can’t be fixed with minor adjustments. With Curry still playing at an elite level but the supporting cast deteriorating, Golden State faces its most difficult decisions since building the championship core. One thing is certain: time is running out to capitalize on Curry’s historic greatness.

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