In the NBA regular season on February 4, 2024, Curry performed quite explosively in the Warriors' game against the Hawks, scoring 60 points and 22 points in the final quarter. This game was a milestone for Curry, not only setting a season-high score, but also shooting percentage, three-point performance was also amazing, 22 of 38 shots, 10 of 23 three-pointers, and free throws, what a perfect statistic.
It's a pity that the Warriors finally lost to the Hawks in overtime, this game feels like Klay has a problem, and I feel that for his own data, he doesn't care about the team's win or loss, Klay Hu played a whole game and threw out 4 of 19 and only scored 10 points and 4 boards.
And this game Kerr is still obsessed with his "Death Five" lineup, now the Warriors' lineup configuration can not meet Kerr's requirements, the five small ones of the year have height, speed and projection, and now the five small shortcomings are too many, but Kerr is still obsessed with himself. The five small just don't have a center, but the three long-arm forwards plus Klay, a tall guard, all four can defend, Curry was young at the time, the defensive confrontation was not good but the speed was okay, the offense could blow up the opposite side, and now it is just for the sake of small and small.
Cole's death five small requirements, first, require the speed and agility of the players. Second, players are able to open up space. Thirdly, the player is capable of multi-position and multi-functional. Fourth, there must be an elite group of shooters. Fifth, players should be well-rounded on the defensive end. From Barnes to Durant to changing the lineup against different opponents, Kerr has always believed that a flexible and aggressive small lineup can achieve an overwhelming advantage in the high-competition NBA arena. That's in the past tense and needs to change!