Steph, Kerr come to important realization about Warriors roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Stephen Curry’s words are thoughtful and wistful as he describes the upstart Oklahoma City Thunder and reflects on the early days of the Golden State Warriors.
“When you become a threat,” Curry told reporters in OKC, referring to the Thunder, “everybody has to adapt and slow it down — especially those young teams, like we were once upon a time, that just have a different energy about them.”
As the Warriors aim for a .500 record on Friday night against the Thunder, Curry remains determined and optimistic. The memories of successful seasons linger, but the present is a new challenge for him and the team.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr is also coming to terms with the reality of the team’s current situation. He, too, is considering changes in rotations and perhaps even starting lineups after seeing his team struggle this season.
Kerr’s commitment to the traditional starting five from the championship-winning team of 18 months ago is wavering, as this group has struggled to replicate their previous success this season.
“But they have not been the same group to this point, for whatever reason,” Kerr said. “The shooting struggles, suspension, injury. You name it.”
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