There are two objectives driving this reboot season for the Golden State Warriors: the development of the young pieces and the continuous monitoring of the (likely) lottery pick in the 2020 draft. The injuries to franchise cornerstones Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson made this an accepted truth at the start of the season.
Both Cury and Thompson being sidelined increases the likelihood of grabbing a top-five pick come June, but what happens when one (or possibly both) returns to the court for the Warriors? While this current Golden State roster is nowhere near contender status, Curry and possibly Thompson’s return increases the likelihood of adding more games to the win column.