A new season of sports
After a slump some time ago, the Golden State Warriors finally set sail again and began the final sprint for the playoffs. Although the Warriors still haven't finished in the top eight in the West, their 10th place in the West has secured them a play-in qualification. If they can maintain their consistency, the Warriors could go further. A large part of the reason for such a change in the team has to do with Green's return to the starter, and since he returned to the starter, the Warriors have gone 10-3.
In fact, as early as the beginning of this season, the Warriors still maintained a good record, and even rushed into the top four in the West for a time. But after Green was suspended for slapping Nurkic, the Warriors' results began to decline. Even if the league's suspension of Green ended, in order to better adapt to the rhythm of the game on the court, the Warriors also gave him more psychological counseling and let him continue to rest the game. It was also during this time that the Warriors' results began to slip, and even fell to 12th place in the West at one point.
Green's absence not only affected the Warriors' performance, but also caused Curry and Thompson's competitive form to decline. Without Green's tandem on the offensive end and defensive assistance, Curry and Thompson couldn't show a high enough tactical role on the court, and as the two got older, their physical reserves were affected by their long playing periods. While the condition of the core players cannot be guaranteed, the Warriors' record will naturally not be too good.
For the Warriors, although Green's offensive ability is declining a little, his role in the game cannot be underestimated. After Green holds the ball on the outside, even if he doesn't score directly, he will attract the opponent's forward defense, after all, Green still has the ability to shoot. With the help of the opponent's forward defense, the basket will be opened up, and after the block and cut, Green's pass can form a direct score.
Green has been a constant tactical enabler for the Warriors since they began using small-ball tactics, and his pick-and-roll in the high post has been able to extend multiple tactical changes. It is precisely because of Green's continuous command and dispatch in the tactics that the Warriors' small-ball tactics show such power, and Curry and Thompson can also be stimulated to more offensive potential. Therefore, after Green's return, the Warriors were able to regain their winning feeling.
Green's role for the Warriors is not only reflected in the tactics, but also in the morale of the Warriors. No matter how big the gap is, Green maintains a strong fighting spirit and proves to his opponents that the Warriors are not easy to beat. It is also the presence of Green that makes the other players of the Warriors feel full of fighting spirit.
With the strength of the Warriors, getting into the playoffs is not a problem, and Green is one of those who can help the Warriors enter the playoffs or even play well in the playoffs. With Green on the floor, the Warriors' tactics will not panic, and their performance on both offensive and defensive ends will be more reasonable, so as to show the true strength of the team.