Golden State is stumbling hard. After a 24-point loss to Oklahoma City, Steve Kerr didn’t hold back: the Warriors are lacking fight, focus, and cohesion. With turnovers piling up, the glass surrendered, and key players struggling, Kerr and stars like Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green admit the team is nowhere near the disciplined powerhouse fans expected…
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Late Tuesday night, after a lopsided 24-point defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Steve Kerr strode into a makeshift press room and delivered a blunt assessment: the Golden State Warriors are struggling, and it’s showing.
“We’re not playing well,” Kerr admitted. “And we haven’t been playing well since the second week of the season. So it doesn’t feel right.”
The Warriors’ struggles aren’t just about losing to a strong Thunder team. It’s how they’re losing. Golden State committed 20 turnovers, many unforced, was out-rebounded 40–29, and allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 52.4% in the first half, even when the game was still in reach.
“Guys are trying,” Kerr added. “It’s not a lack of effort, but we’re not crashing. We’re not taking care of the ball, creating good shots for each other, or winning the possession battle — none of the fundamentals that made us successful last season are happening right now.”
Inside the locker room, the frustration was palpable. Draymond Green highlighted the difference from last year: “Everybody was committed to winning and doing that any way possible. And right now, it doesn’t feel that way.”
Jimmy Butler echoed the sentiment, zeroing in on defense: “I think that fight’s not always there. Not getting stops means you’re just not playing hard, not doing whatever it takes to win.” Green added a warning about selfish agendas: “Your personal agenda must fit into the team confines. If it doesn’t, it could cost you — and the team.”
Personnel issues are compounding the problems. The Warriors’ size has been exposed, with Oklahoma City dominating the paint. Al Horford is being carefully managed, and 35-year-old Green can only play limited minutes in the frontcourt. Meanwhile, Jonathan Kuminga has been inconsistent, struggling to find his role despite flashes of talent. On Tuesday, he shot 6-for-9 but also committed five turnovers. Butler has personally tried to guide him, hosting dinners and mentoring him on consistency and sacrifice.
The team’s offensive glass has suffered, dropping into the bottom five in the league. Kerr noted that last season’s success was built on fundamentals — crashing the boards, extra possessions, and defensive rhythm. Now, Golden State struggles to execute these basics, leaving both coach and players frustrated.
Even Stephen Curry emphasized the simple truth: “Commitment to winning is running the floor, rebounding, taking care of the basketball. It’s not about shots going in and out. We haven’t done that consistently enough, and our record shows that. The good news is we can turn it around.”
The Western Conference is unforgiving, and with no more trade options, the Warriors must look inward. Sacrifice, discipline, and team-first mentality are the only paths back. Kerr’s message is clear: winning is the main thing, and everything else is secondary.
Golden State fans are left on edge: can the reigning champions recalibrate before the season slips away, or will the lack of fight, focus, and cohesion define their 2025 campaign? The clock is ticking, and the spotlight is merciless.
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