Despite the Golden State Warriors season-long consistency struggles, Head Coach Steve Kerr is confident that the team can achieve something special without making any last-minute trades before Thursday’s NBA deadline.
“I feel like this group can do something special. So if we don’t do anything tomorrow, we feel like we have a good group we can push with,” Kerr stated.
Steve Kerr has maintained he doesn’t think the Warriors have to make a trade: “I feel like this group can do something special. I really do. So if we don’t do anything tomorrow, we feel like we have a good group we can push with.” pic.twitter.com/MJxEu4UIxU
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Recent victories, including three wins in the last four games, have fueled Kerr’s optimism. The return of Draymond Green and the notable progress of young talents like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski contribute to the team’s positive momentum.
Kuminga’s impressive performance, with at least 20 points in nine of the last 10 games, provides a promising complement to Stephen Curry’s leadership. Additionally, the imminent return of Andrew Wiggins from an ankle injury adds to the team’s offensive depth.
Despite trailing the Utah Jazz by 1.5 games for the final Western Conference play-in tournament spot, Kerr sees potential for the Warriors in the postseason. While acknowledging the challenges, he believes the team, with its championship-experienced core, could be formidable in individual series.
The looming trade deadline offers a potential avenue for improvement, but Kerr’s confidence in the current roster suggests a belief in the team’s inherent talent. The Warriors, having reached six of the last nine NBA Finals, carry a championship pedigree that Kerr trusts will propel them into a successful 2023-24 campaign.
