Just over a month ago, the outlook for the Warriors was foggy. Throughout January, the Warriors had a miserable record, with fewer wins and more losses, and even slipped to 12th place in the Western Conference standings. Cole is under unprecedented pressure as a manager. The outside world has questioned his excavation of the potential of the lineup, as well as the deployment and use of tactics. It seems that the warriors have reached a desperate point and cannot find a breakthrough.
However, when it comes to the Warriors' change of formation and decentralization of young people, the outside world has been calling for it. After the Warriors won the championship in 2022, many in the industry saw it as a great opportunity for them to switch between the old and the new and look for the future. Even the wealthy Warriors owner has repeatedly stated that he wants to renew the team!
Kerr put aside his biases and began to adjust his tactics and staffing, breathing new life into the Warriors' locker room. This change seemed to happen overnight, and the Warriors began to regroup and be strong. They have won 10 of their last 12 matches since the end of January, showing incredible quality and fighting spirit.
The representative of the young people benefited was Kuminga, who averaged 20+ points per game after playing time and shots, and successfully took over the second-in-command scepter in the hands of Klay. And when Wiggins entered February, his scoring average rose to 155 points, three-point shooting rate soared to an astonishing 5 percent efficiency. With the second and third scorers, Curry has regained the consistency that he should have as a star.
And Thollin has played less time since he switched to the bench! Efficiency has increased, and he came off the bench in the away game against the Jazz, scoring 35 points; In the games against the Lakers and Hornets, although the scoring dropped, he still tried his best to contribute on the team and defense. This kind of more versatility is obviously something he doesn't often see when he starts. Klay's transformation not only showcased his professionalism and adaptability, but also injected firepower into the Warriors' bench lineup.