2018-19 NBA Season Preview: Golden State Warriors

Squad Weaknesses

The Warriors’ imbalanced roster has left them vulnerable at times.

Despite their abundance of talent, or maybe because of it, the Warriors seem prone to self-inflicted wounds. Last season, was not the usual easy-sailing for the defending Champs. In fact, during the course of the season, many believed the Houston Rockets had an edge over the Dubs and that finally, the Western Conference has caught up to the invincible force that Golden State is.

But the team willed through the struggles of the regular season, and lifted another title, much to the dismay of the audience that expected a new NBA force to rise. But alas, the Warriors spirit and resilience came on top.

But on the negative side of things, the Warriors’ trouble with turnovers is no new issue. Also, though they are one of the best in the 4th quarters in come-from-behind wins, there seems to exist a Warriors’ plague of costly overaggression in the dying minutes. Then there are the fouls. Draymond Green, the team's emotional leader, frequently gets technical fouls and specifically last season, Kevin Durant joined him in that party as well recording multiple ejections.

Another Achilles heel was exposed when the bench came to spotlight. Andre Iguodala was sidelined and Patrick McCaw had suffered an awkward fall, eliminating him as well. With Curry and Durant in and out due to injuries, players like the inconsistent Nick Young and inexperienced Jordan Bell had to slog through forgettable stretches during games.