Between the preservation and change, how did the Jinzhou Dynasty continue to write legends?

"Those who know me say I am worried, and those who don't know me say I want. "When Steve Cole said this, the Warriors' offseason silence lasted for four days. In this summer of crazy arms races between each team, the Golden State Warriors, who used to stir up the league, have become the quietest existence in the transfer market. They neither spent a lot of money to introduce strong aid like the Lakers nor did they reorganize the lineup like the Suns. This team that once created a dynasty is now standing at a crossroads, facing unprecedented choices and challenges.

1. In the silent summer, conservative choices

Every day after the free market opened, fans are looking forward to the Warriors' surprises. However, the reality is that management is surprisingly calm and even conservative. Antetokounmpo stayed behind the Bucks, which seemed to have made the Warriors lose the motivation to make all their bets. You know, the Warriors in the past were "trading masters" in the offseason. Whether it was introducing Durant or signing Cousins, they showed amazing courage. But this year, their goal is only one word - "stability".

This conservative attitude can be seen from the management's attitude towards the veteran trio. Curry, Thompson and Green, the three of them are 107 years old, and they are the oldest core group in the league. Although Curry missed many games in the playoffs due to a first-degree strain on his left hamstring, causing the team to be eliminated early, Cole still firmly believes in the strength of these three veterans. This trust is not only a tribute to past glory and a compromise to future uncertainty.

Netizen "Golden State War God" sighed on the forum: "The Warriors in the past were gamblers who dared to bet on all their chips; the Warriors nowadays are more like cautious financial slaves." Although such comments are sharp, they express the voices of many fans. Against the backdrop of strengthening the Western teams, is the Warriors' conservative strategy a mature and persistent strategy or a missed opportunity?

2. Kumingjia's dilemma: Is the fall of a genius or the failure to meet a talented person?

In the Warriors' offseason dilemma, the 22-year-old Kumingga is undoubtedly the most struggling existence. As the No. 7 pick in the first round of 2021, this genius forward with great physical fitness should be the Warriors' hope star in the future. In the 2023-24 season, he experienced an explosion, averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.3 minutes per game, showing great potential.

However, the good times did not last long. As the season progressed, Kumingga's tactical status continued to decline. In the first round of this year's playoffs, he could hardly sit on the bench and didn't get a chance until Curry was injured. Although he handed out 40% of his three-point shooting percentage in limited playing time, this does not seem to change the view of the Warriors management. The Warriors only provided Qualification Quotes of $7.9 million for Kuminga, a figure far lower than he expected. This move has attracted the attention of many teams. The Kings took the lead in throwing an olive branch and were willing to use Devin Carter, Dario Saric and two second-round draft picks as bargaining chips. The Wizards, Heat, Bulls and other teams also expressed their interest.

Kumingga's agent Aaron Turner has a firm attitude: "We hope to find a team that can train Kumingga as the core. He needs the trust and support of the coaching staff, which he has never gotten in the Warriors." The Warriors' position is also clear: if you want to trade, you must get a potential young player and a first-round pick.

Netizen "Basketball Observer " analyzed: "Kuminga is like an unsharpened diamond, and she can never find a suitable position in the Warriors' system. The question now is, does the Warriors want to continue to train him, or use him as a bargaining chip? "

3. The inside tragedy: Where will the Warriors go after losing Looney? Another pain point in the Warriors' offseason is the weakness of the inside. After the plan to get Yang Hansen in the draft failed, the team suffered another heavy blow - veteran Kevin Looney, who had been playing for ten years, was poached by the Pelicans.

Although Looney has limited offensive ability, his ability to protect the basket and rebound is top-notch. Last season, his frontcourt rebounding rate was as high as 12.7%, and he could grab 5.8 frontcourt rebounds every 36 minutes. More importantly, he is the leader of the team's locker room and is deeply trusted by his teammates and coaches. His departure was not only a loss of strength for the Warriors, but also a mental blow.

The Warriors' current inside lineup can be called the "old and weak combination". Although 34-year-old Draymond Green has rich experience, his physical function has declined significantly and it is difficult for him to take on the heavy responsibility of inside defense. Teres Jackson Davis has excellent athletic ability, but is limited to eating cakes and has a single tactical role. Although Post can open up space, it lacks the ability to protect the basket.

Against this backdrop, 39-year-old Al Horford entered the Warriors' vision. This experienced veteran has many skills such as support, basket protection and three-point shooting. He is an extremely versatile player that the Warriors need. Although age is a hidden danger, he still averaged 31.6 minutes of playing time in the playoffs, contributing 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks, and his three-point shooting percentage is as high as 40%. If Horford can be signed, it will undoubtedly greatly improve the Warriors' inside strength. But the question is, is the veteran willing to join a team that is still rebuilding?

4. Fighting Elderly Group: Can Curry still eat? The future of the

Warriors depends largely on Stephen Curry. Although he is 35 years old, Curry still maintains a very high competitive level. The best proof of being selected for the second team of the All-Squad this season. In the game against the Grizzlies, his performance of scoring 50 points in a single game even announced to the world that "Ku has gravity" still exists.

Curry's father Dell Curry is confident about his son's future: "I think Stephen can play until he is 40. His shooting threats force opponents to defend closely, which can create huge space for teammates. "But the reality is cruel. Curry's injury in the playoffs exposed the problem of insufficient depth of the Warriors' lineup.

What is even more worrying is that Jimmy Butler's condition has declined. Although he helped the Warriors to the playoffs in the regular season, his ball-holding offense could not drive the entire team in the series where Curry was absent. This made people realize that the key to whether the Warriors' system can operate lies in Curry's health.

Netizen "Dynasty Witness " commented: "Curry is like the heart of the Warriors. As long as he is still beating, the team has hope. But the question is, how long can this heart beat? "

This offseason for the Warriors is like a mirror, reflecting the cruelty and charm of professional sports. Between success and change, between veterans and newcomers, between short-term results and long-term development, every decision is full of challenges and risks.

For fans, we should probably understand the difficulties of the Warriors' management. Rebuilding means turning over and over, while persistence requires taking the risk of failure. But no matter what, the charm of basketball lies in its uncertainty. Just like Curry's three-pointer, no one can predict the result at the moment of shooting.