This season the Golden State Warriors are one of the best teams in the NBA. Some experts even pick them as favorites to make it to the NBA Finals and win it all. Stephen Curry and crew are 30-11 and have the second-best record in the league. But lately, they are in a slump that only one player can get them out of. That player is their defensive star Draymond Green.
The Dubs have dropped four of their last five games. Although Green has technically suited up for two of the games, he only played in the first loss to Dallas, on January 5th. The other game was against Phoenix when he started the game to honor Klay Thompson in his return. He immediately committed a foul to be subbed out of the rest of the game.
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Usually, after a tough or embarrassing defeat, Green is the player who rallies the troops together. He gets the best out of everyone. Everyone gets held accountable teammates and coaches included. Not having Green during the first challenging stretch of the season is difficult. This is when casual fans realize how valuable Green is to the team's success.
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are back on the floor together at the Chase Center.#DubNation pic.twitter.com/EvrBzmvOLz
— Mark Haynes (@markhaynesnba) January 4, 2022
When Green is playing, the Warriors are a top team in the league. When he isn't they are good still, but sometimes can be unrecognizable. Curry and Thompson are the stars, but Green is the team's identity. It's a critical time because the team is adjusting to Thompson being back in the starting lineup. Now, players' roles are changing. The chemistry is off, and the team's identity is needed more than ever.
The moment Green returns from his calf injury, you can expect to see improvements. They will regain the momentum they lost. Then they can proceed with building on the good habits they've practiced all season. You're almost guaranteed to see a better version of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Green impacts the game that much.
Meanwhile, there is no need to panic. The Warriors are in a great position. If they finish the season 25-16 they will end up a 55-win team. They just have to get out of this slump, and it all starts with getting Draymond Green healthy, and that should be soon.
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