Oh boy, this season started out with the Golden State Warriors feeling like an old mixtape that got tangled — you know, that slow unraveling of something that was once great? And poor Steph Curry? Well, it seemed like he was on the verge of becoming a nostalgic memory. But wait, plot twist coming in… February rolls around and bam! They grab Jimmy Butler, who’s apparently not just sipping Gatorade on the bench but actually shaking things up, kinda like adding hot sauce to an otherwise bland meal. Anyhow.
Since Jimmy B. elbowed his way onto the court, the Warriors have been on a roll. Winning 22 out of 28 games! It’s like they found a secret stash of energy drinks. Sixth place in the Western Conference — not too shabby considering the dumpster fire they looked like at the beginning. Who knew?
Now, let’s chit-chat about Curry. Since that All-Star break, the guy’s been averaging 26.7 points per game with a shooting percentage that feels like a math student’s wet dream — 66.0% true shooting. StatMamba yelled this on Twitter, and apparently, numbers don’t lie, so there’s that. Like, who doesn’t love some delicious Curry stats? Sorry, I just had to.
So, rewind a bit. Before our new star, Butler, landed in the Bay Area and started doing his thing, Golden State seemed like they were about to drift away, like a balloon you forgot to hold onto. They really needed someone who could do more than just keep Curry company on the court. Things were looking as golden as an overcast sky before Butler brought along his sparkle and pizazz — or pizzazz? Never got that word right.
Fast forward again. Now folks are whispering — or let’s say screaming — in the bay and beyond that these Warriors could be eyeing the championship again. And it’s not just Curry’s magical three-pointers. Their defense? Something fierce since the All-Star games. I’m talking second in defensive efficiency. Pretty snazzy, huh?
Well, seems like the Warriors might be back from their nap, and the fans? Probably digging out those old jerseys with a gleam of hope. Let’s see if they stick the landing.
