One should know better than to count the Golden State Warriors out at this point, regardless of the standings. Theyāre the reigning NBA championsand have ruled the Western Conference since Steve Kerr took over.
However, one canāt help to feel like this current version of the Dubs is as beatable as itāll ever be. Theyāve been the worst road team in the Association, and weāre midway trhough the regular season already.
Some have talked about the rotation and the second unit, while others have blamed Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole for not being consistent enough. Others claim it was all due to Stephen Curryās injury, but Draymond Green knows whoās truly to blame.
NBA News: Draymond Green Takes The Blame For The Warriorsā Shortcomings
āI think a lot of our shortcomings this year is my fault,ā Green said on his podcast.āI have not been the leader that I am, and that I need to be for this team. The reason that I have not been that leader is also my faultā¦ we all know with the young Wolverine brother JP [Jordan Poole].ā
āIāve kind of had to walk a fine line of not being Draymond,ā he added.āWhen Iām not really being myself thatās not the best thing for this team. Where weāve struggled is accountability, on the defensive end (and) on the offensive end. Thatās my role on this team and I fell short in that area.ā
Green punching Poole in practice sure took a toll on this teamās chemistry, and no one can say otherwise. Even if the veterans or the young gun still get along with Green, he knows he shouldāve known better, and that has kept him from being his old self.
Then again, weāre talking about the reigning NBA champions, so they shouldnāt need anybody getting on their faces to take some accountability and stay motivated. But every team needs a passionate leader, and the Dubs are lacking one right now.
