I was well on my way to finishing up an article about how the Golden State Warriors have bright spots hidden within the many woes of their early season. And then misfortune struck Stephen Curry.
Renewed focus for the veterans, molding the new and young faces into their defined roles, and a chance for Steve Kerr to strengthen his own coaching ability now that he doesn’t have the same firepower at his disposal that he’s used to having.
Then this tweet popped up on my timeline.
In what was Jim Barnett’s last televised appearance as a color commentator for the Dubs, he noted that in the last six Golden State Warriors games, the Warriors have lost Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Stephen Curry.