Nothing went according to plan for the Golden State Warriors in the 2022-23 NBA season. Steve Kerrâs team entered the year as the reigning champion, but it ended up losing to LeBron Jamesâ Lakers in the Conference semifinals.
But the playoff elimination wasnât the Dubsâ biggest problem. The team already had a tough situation to deal with in the preseason, when Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole.
Eventually, the Warriors would struggle to get things going in the regular season, and only a few players rose to the occasion in the playoffs. Besides, Poole and other youngsters complained about their lack of playing time, something that took a toll on the team, according to Kerr.
Steve Kerr suggests Poole shouldnât have complained about his playing time
âThe huge three in the fourth quarter, and itâs like none of the guys on the Miami are sitting there saying, âI didnât play, or they didnât put in so and so⊠theyâre all about winning,ââ Kerr said on the Draymond Green Show.
âAnd you know this from our groups when you have that championship mentality⊠every guy is bought in, every guy is trying to win, nobody cares about any of that stuff, donât go into the locker room saying, âwe should have played more.â Itâs just about wanting to win.â
This offseason looks intriguing for the Warriors, who have already suffered the departure of Bob Myers. âItâs a collaboration and Bob [Myers] is a huge part of the collaboration. He and I have been partners in this thing for nine years. He hired me. He was here before I was. I donât know what itâs going to be like without him. Thereâs already a really hollow feeling just knowing heâs not going to be in the building every day,â the coach said about the Warriors former GM.
Thereâs still a long way to go before next season starts, but the Dubs are definitely a team to watch in the offseason.
