The have steadily declined since their 2022 Championship. They fell to the in the second round two years ago and missed the playoffs this season. The Warriors are no longer discussed among the top contenders in the Western Conference because their core is falling past its prime.
, , and have four rings together; if Golden State's front office cannot upgrade the roster soon, that number could stay there for the rest of their careers. On Tuesday, NBA analyst and former player, Tim Legler, described the Warriors' sticky situation. Other Western Conference teams like the and leapfrogged the Warriors over the last two seasons.
General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has a lot of important decisions to make this summer for Golden State to get back in championship contention with its current core. Thompson's Free Agency Looms Thompson will this offseason after failing to reach a contract extension with the organization.
He has spent all 13 years of his career with the Warriors, but NBA fans might see him in a different uniform in the 2024-2025 season. Thompson's production declined significantly this season. He averaged 17.
9 points per game - his lowest mark since the 2012-2013 campaign. Klay Thompson 2023-2024 Season vs Career Averages 3PT% 38.7 41.
3 PPG 17.9 19.6 DRTG 117.
8 109.8 FGA 14.7 16.
1 One of Thompson's greatest strengths was his premier perimeter defense with his deadly three-point shot. However, due to a torn ACL and Achilles from 2019-2021, he does not have the same level of .
