Under the control of owner Joe Lacob, the Golden State Warriors have been vocal about their wish for enduring success in recent years. Yet after a blockbuster trade involving more young players on Thursday, the supposed two-timeline plan continues to materialize as a false prophecy over any sort of legitimate reality.
The Warriors have invested in going through the draft in recent years, partially because of their desire for sustained success but also for financial reasons. It’s all well and good to install resources into the draft — it’s how the Warriors have built their dynasty to this point — but over recent times it’s simply nothing but a revolving door.