CSN Bay Area · Jan 1, 2017
Analysis: Strain of change sometimes shows as Warriors evolve
Durant on triple-double: 'It really means nothing ... to be honest'OAKLAND – Even as sports teams strive for continuity, citing it as a component of success, those calling the shots for the Warriors are open to opposite thoughts.
They sensed a need to break up the team’s brotherhood before diving into the 2016-17 season. They felt this way before the epic NBA Finals collapse, before the league-record 73rd victory and perhaps even as they won their first 24 games to open last season.
Though the pursuit of impending free agent Kevin Durant was a factor in welcoming such a roster shakeup, there was another reason recognized by coach Steve Kerr and team president/general manager Bob Myers.