With the NBA regular season nearing a close, it is all too easy for teams to look ahead to the playoffs. The Golden State Warriors (42-35) do not have that luxury, however. But even if the Dubs decide to be risky and sneak a glance at their potential path forward, it is only going to remind them of the steep and unforgiving climb they will have to make in order to reach the Western Conference summit.
The team has made the trek to the top several times before, but the conditions are quite severe in 2024. A plethora of younger contenders and superstars crowd the mountain, forcing Steph Curry and company to rely on their experience and chemistry to carry the day. The Warriors’ talent alone is not enough to propel them past the competition.
