Curry on Warriors' Reality

Curry Stays Realistic After Missing Out on LeBron

Curry had hoped LeBron would come to Golden State this offseason. It did not happen. Instead of dwelling on the loss, Curry says he is focused on what the team actually has. "I'm a realist," he said, as reported by For The Win. He knows the roster is not built to compete for a title right now.

The Warriors finished 10th in the Western Conference last season. That was a disappointing result for a franchise with four championships since 2015. Curry's realistic goal for next year is simply to finish higher than 10th — and that starts with staying healthy.

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A Roster Full of Injury Question Marks

The Warriors' roster has serious health concerns. Jimmy Butler, brought in to boost the team, is dealing with an injury. Moses Moody suffered a broken patellar tendon. These are significant setbacks for a team already short on star power, according to Heavy.

Kristaps Porzingis is now listed as the next-best player available — and he has a long history of injuries himself. Draymond Green has not yet re-signed with the team, adding more uncertainty. The Warriors are essentially waiting to see who is healthy enough to play.

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Draymond's Future Adds to Golden State's Uncertainty

Draymond Green's return is not guaranteed. He has not re-signed, and his status hangs over the entire roster plan. Green has been a cornerstone of every Warriors championship run. Losing him on top of missing LeBron would leave the team with very little star talent, Yahoo Sports Canada noted.

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Health Is Now the Warriors' Only Real Path Forward

Without a blockbuster addition, Curry sees one clear road ahead. The Warriors need everyone on the roster to stay healthy. That is not a championship strategy — it is a survival plan. But Curry is not hiding from it. He said the team can improve if it simply gets its key players on the floor.

For a franchise that won the title as recently as 2022, this is a stark fall. Curry is still one of the best players in the NBA. But at 37 years old, his window is narrowing. The Warriors need more than good health to compete — they need luck, and fast, according to Heavy.

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