The Golden State Warriors are actively looking to add strength to their existing roster. The starting five struggled on multiple fronts this season, making it increasingly obvious that Golden State needed reinforcements. Steph Curry’s injury further exposed their offense. A team relying too much on their veterans was at some point poised to run out of the gas.<\/p>
The Minnesota Timberwolves took full advantage of the kind of defense that was on the display from the Golden State Warriors. While the offense had clear issues, it was the defense that was unable to get their team any momentum.<\/p>
Warriors for the longest of the time have lacked a big who protects the rim and is also active at the other end of the board. The seven-time NBA champions thrived without a traditional big man for years, but the modern game now demands physical presence near the rim. The usual Steve Kerr system doesn’t get you too far.<\/p>