Stephen Curry’s injury was arguably the final nail in the coffin, but the diagnosis of the Golden State Warriors’ 2019 season was known even before then. This year is a reboot year, a brief hiatus for Golden State in their timeline of getting back to contention and back in the NBA Finals.
Despite having Curry and Draymond Green in the fold, and with Klay Thompson rehabbing for a (small) hope of returning this season, this roster still boasts nine players that 23 years old or younger.
Steve Kerr‘s motion offense requires experience and a high level of basketball IQ, something those young players can’t achieve in a matter of weeks via training camp.