After five straight runs to the NBA Finals, the Warriors' dynasty was put on pause this season with injuries, exhaustion and roster reconstruction hitting the team at once.
The moment Steph Curry went down with a broken hand in the fourth game of the season, it was clear the 2019-20 Warriors would not be making a playoff push in the loaded Western Conference. Instead, this would be a year to develop young players, add a foundational piece in Andrew Wiggins, discover which players can help the team return to the top and truly test the culture coach Steve Kerr and his staff have built.