3 weaknesses of the Golden State Warriors that can be used against them in the 2021-22 NBA season

The Golden State Warriors are going to be a popular "sleeper" team in the Western Conference for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. We all know how good this team can be when they are firing on all cylinders. The obvious storyline that basketball fans will watch closely throughout the year is the return of Klay Thompson. It's been far too long since we've seen Thompson on a basketball court, and NBA fans cannot wait to see the other Splash Brother return to action.

If Klay Thompson returns and looks like his old self, this Warriors team has the chance to be dangerous. There's no denying that the combination of a healthy Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry gives the Warriors the most lethal backcourt in the NBA. There are also going to be plenty of intriguing pieces on this roster, including Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody.

What Weaknesses do the Warriors need to Worry About?

Can Andrew Wiggins have another impressive season with the Warriors?

After a year in which the Warriors had a roster that was filled with a number of inexperienced players, the Golden State front office made an effort in the offseason to add some veterans to the mix. With that being said, there's still going to be some questions moving forward for this team. Let's take a look at some of the potential weaknesses this Warriors team could have in the upcoming season.

#3 Youth Movement

Can Moses Moody eventually become a big part of the Warriors rotation this year?

The Golden State Warriors organization had a clear goal this offseason. Go out and get some more veteran leadership on this young roster. Of course, the Warriors have players like Draymond Green, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson on their roster, but the team needed to have more of a mix between youth and experience. After adding the likes of players such as Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr., and even Avery Bradley, the Warriors have now accomplished that. The problem is that there's still a number of young players that are going to need to step up in the rotation. While a player like Iguodala is a great mind to have around, he still can't be relied upon to play serious minutes on a nightly basis. After selecting a pair of young pieces in this year's draft in Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, the chances are that the Warriors are going to look to some young players to step up.

#2 Depth Questions

Jordan Poole will need to step up for the Warriors rotation

When you look at the Warriors' projected starting five, you can easily find yourself excited about the potential. Anytime your lineup starts with the likes of Stephen Curry, you're probably going to be happy on a nightly basis. Once you get through the starting five, there's going to be some questions about how the Warriors rotation will develop. The fact is that this Warriors team is dealing with some injuries heading up into the 2021-22 season. Second-year big man James Wiseman is recovering from offseason surgery and is expected to be out for a bit. Klay Thompson is expected to potentially miss the majority of the first half of the season.

So what players will step up until the team is at full health? Third-year guard Jordan Poole has been fantastic in preseason so far and looks like the favorite to take over the starting shooting guard position until Thompson returns. From there, expect the Warriors to rely on the versatility of Otto Porter Jr. off the bench. Porter has struggled with his health over the last couple of years, but if he can stay healthy he should be a big asset for the rotation.

#1 Rebounding

The Warriors will need James Wiseman to be a factor on the glass this year.

Although the Golden State roster added a potential rebounding talent like James Wiseman in last year's draft, they still struggle when it comes to dominating the boards on a nightly basis. The team finished last year 22nd in total rebounds per game and they will need to find a way to improve that number this year. Kevon Looney looks like the favorite to start out the year at center alongside Draymond Green. Until Wiseman returns from his injury, the Warriors will need someone to step up with their effort on the glass. That could lead to some extended minutes for players like Nemanja Bjelica or even Andre Iguodala. Remember, the Warriors love to play small ball, so figuring out a way to make a bigger impact on the boards could be a challenge.

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