At times this season, the Golden State Warriors have found themselves losing games from winning positions. Other times, the team has lacked energy and aggression, especially on the defensive end. As such, Golden State currently sits 11th in the Western Conference and on a three-game losing streak. The team’s latest loss came against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday (Dec. 30.)
When speaking to the media following Saturday’s game, Steve Kerr discussed how the Warriors need to start showing some more grit and begin approaching their season with a desire to win every game and play for each other. He wants them to have one collective goal.
“I love the guys on this team,” Kerr said. “We have a really good group. I think they have a good chemistry. They get along well. But, we haven’t found that grit that every good teams needs, where you pull together and you play for the group. We’re not there, and that’s a problem…Until this team really connects in a way that is solely dedicated to winning each and every game, then we’re going to be stuck in this place, so we need to get there.”
The Warriors haven’t had the easiest start to the season. Multiple players have been working through slow starts; others have been dealing with injury or suspension. However, as the halfway point in the season draws closer, it’s clear the Warriors need to figure things out sooner rather than later.
Steve Kerr "loves" the Warriors' roster but says it's a problem they haven't found the grit where "you pull together and just play for the group." pic.twitter.com/nx5QhGmOru
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 31, 2023
Golden State will get an opportunity to put their season back on track when they face the Orlando Magic on Tuesday (Jan. 2.) However, that game won’t be an easy one, as the young Eastern Conference team has been impressing with their style of player and talented young core.
