Golden State Warriors could struggle over lack of depth?
By Bryan Rose
What to make of the Golden State Warriors? They certainly have talent, but how will new head coach Steve Kerr mesh with the current roster?
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That’s a question being asked by many, especially after all of the drama surrounding the organization last season is now gone. Will the clear air help the Warriors become a top seed in the Western Conference, lead by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson? Or will they continued to struggle with their uniquely built roster?
A bit of Jekyll and Hyde team, the Warriors looked downright awful at times last season and unbeatable during other stretches. Such could be the case again, especially if the team is to lose any of their front court depth as Nate Duncan believes regression is possible for the Golden State Warriors.
"Golden State is a team that could be in trouble if Andrew Bogut misses games, because their backup center situation is very unsettled right now. I have never really been a Festus Ezeli believer."
On the flip side, Duncan is also quick to point out that a healthy Golden State Warriors team could also be one of the top seeds in the NBA’s Western Conference, though pointing out concern over Bogut is well warranted given his notorious injury history.
There isn’t much margin for error in the deep West this season, so Warriors will need to come out of the gate playing well and do their best to remain as healthy as possible if they want to secure themselves a top seed.
The talent to do such is undoubtedly all there.