Draymond Green believes that the Golden State Warriors must find a new identity in order to become contenders once again. In an interview with NBA veteran Danny Green, he discussed the changes the team needs to make to return to their winning ways.
The Warriors faced challenges during the 2023-24 season, including Draymond’s suspension and injuries to key players, leading to the team missing the playoffs. With the core of Draymond, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson nearing the end of their careers, incorporating young talent like Jonathan Kuminga will be essential for the team’s future success.
Draymond emphasized the importance of defining who the team will be moving forward, acknowledging that the Warriors are evolving and not the same team they were in previous successful seasons. He praised coach Steve Kerr for adapting to these changes, such as giving more responsibility to young players like Kuminga.
While there are ongoing discussions about Thompson’s contract extension with Golden State, it is expected that the franchise will work to retain him. The team will also need their younger players to make significant improvements during the offseason to compete in the competitive Western Conference.
The days of relying solely on Curry, Thompson, and Draymond’s superstar performances are gone, and adapting to change and embracing
