On paper, the Golden State Warriors look like a team with genuine championship potential.
With a roster built around experienced players who know how to win, the Warriors have started the season well against Western Conference opponents, currently sitting at 4-1.
But there are still questions about their longevity. Their core is made up of players aged 35 and above, which raises doubts about how well they can hold up over an entire season.
Charles Barkley recently added his voice to those concerns, questioning whether Stephen Curry and the rest of the Warriors have what it takes to seriously compete for another title this year.
Stephen Curry admits Warriors‘ veterans struggled physically, backs up Charles Barkley‘s doubt
Barkley’s main concern is whether Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green can stay healthy and maintain their performance levels over the course of the season and into the playoffs.
The Warriors’ back-to-back losses after their game against Indiana could be seen as evidence supporting Barkley’s point.
Following the Pacers game, Curry admitted that even after just seven games in two weeks, the veterans are already feeling the physical toll.
“Understand what you need to do to get your body, your mind ready to bring your best self,” Curry stated.
“Again, that’s where us as vets – and I look at myself – got to be able to demonstrate that. Execute it. Even if you don’t have it physically, you’re no 10 out of 10. That you’re able to control a game on both ends with your brain.”
Golden State’s age showing against quicker, younger teams
Curry has acknowledged the need for better preparation and understanding of opponents going forward.
The last two games have shown that Golden State struggles against younger, quicker teams that can take advantage of their physical limitations.
“Answer the call, watching film, understanding how the league is going with different lineups out there, and how fast-paced teams are trying to play and make the necessary adjustment,” Curry explained.
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The two-time MVP was outplayed by non-star guards in back-to-back games, both capable of pushing the pace.
Rollins had a big game for Milwaukee before Jackson followed up with a strong outing for Indiana. Those results hint at a bigger issue: age might finally be catching up to Curry and his veteran teammates.
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