The former Golden State Warriors can be described as the bright stars in the league and have attracted much attention. They were another dynastic-level team after the Spurs and Heat, and no one else could beat them. At that peak, even LeBron James, the league's hegemon, was helpless against them. However, today's Golden State warriors have lost their former glory, as if they have lost their way in the fog.
The team's core lineup has not changed much, and the Splash Brothers and Dream Green are still sticking together, but this team is no longer the peak division of the past. This season, the Warriors have encountered a lot of trouble, Paul's injury, Dream Green's suspension and other problems have appeared one after another, resulting in the team is currently only in 12th place in the West, and there is still a 3-win gap from the Jazz in 10th in the West. In other words, the Warriors will have a tough time getting into the play-in tournament, and as for the playoffs, it's even more out of reach.
After the most recent loss to the Lakers, Warriors core player Curry and head coach Kerr constantly slammed the Lakers, accusing them of having a huge advantage in free throws. They claim that if it weren't for the referee's favoritism over the Lakers, they would have won the game in the end. However, the post-match referee's report revealed the truth. The report showed that in the final two minutes of the game, both were in favor of the Warriors. One was a three-second defense by Dream Green, and another was a covering foul by Dream Green, allowing Curry to get open and hit that crucial three-pointer.
As for the question of James being fouled in the final moments, it was indeed a correct blow. At the end of the game 1In 2 seconds, Dream Green swung his arm and swept into James's arm, which undoubtedly affected James' breakthrough and shooting. It was this action that gave James the opportunity to kill the game through free throws and decide the outcome of the game. The referee's two previous blindness almost caused the Lakers to lose the game, but in the end, James still relied on his personal ability to keep their victory.
This series of accusations and attacks shows where the Golden State Warriors' current problems lie. They're no longer the hottest team in the league, but they're still looking to get the same number of free throws as the Lakers with 40 three-pointers in a game. Such expectations are clearly unreasonable. For years, the Warriors have had a problem covering fouls, and this issue has also been treated differently by the league. However, that doesn't mean they can get cheap and sell well. If they want to improve, the Warriors should first look for reasons within themselves, rather than blindly looking for excuses from the outside.
Over the past few years, the Warriors have been accused of covering fouls, which has also made them controversial among referees and the public. However, as a top team, only by correcting its own problems can it usher in real progress. Just constantly complaining and blaming others doesn't change the status quo. The Warriors need to reflect on their style of play and tactical choices, as well as how well they work together as a team. Only then will they be able to return to the play-off stage.
The Golden State Warriors' past glory is a thing of the past, and now they need to face up to reality and examine themselves before they can find themselves again. Blaming others and blaming the referee will only make them sink deeper and deeper into their failures. The Warriors will have to find the problem from within before they can move forward and get back on the play-in ladder. Only through real effort and change can warriors shine again and regain their former glory!