Once, they ruled the court. Now, the dynasty stands on shaky ground. The Golden State Warriors haven’t given up, but they’ve lost a part of themselves. It’s not about a lack of effort—it never was. Stephen Curry fights. Steve Kerr plans. The team grinds. Yet, the spark feels distant, the rhythm offbeat. Watching their struggle after a brutal 99-129 blowout to the Kings, followed by a 98-114 heartbreak against the Heat at Chase Center is unsettling. With the team’s future hanging in the balance, the Warriors reporter uncovers the rare exchange between the team’s higher-ups, revealing the mounting concerns at the top.

An animated moment between GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob, their exchange is a puzzle left to our imagination. Monte Poole drops hints, but clarity feels like a distant dream. Sharing what he saw after the Kings game, Poole told on Dubs Talk: “I saw Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob having a spirited conversation after the game outside the downstairs club there. And you know, you can’t stand around and do this, but Mike was standing against the wall and Joe was like, you know, gesturing and talking.” 

The reporter added: “You have to know that nobody’s happy with this. Nobody’s happy with this. Joe wants to win in the worst way. Mike wants to show he’s worthy of this job and worthy of doing a great job. Steve wants to prove that he can take this team higher than maybe people think he can. And right now, they’re just in the dumps. And this roster looks more flawed than ever.” 

You know, when a coach stays with a team for more than a decade, his moves and plans seemingly become predictable. Maybe, that’s exactly the situation with the Golden State Warriors and Steve Kerr. Besides, the team is solely dependent on Stephen Curry and well, he’s just not being able to cope with the pressure as of now. Yes, he’s performing, but alone.

It’s heartbreaking to see him with a long face and a sigh that just screams, “I’m sorry, it’s all I can do. I don’t know what’s going on.” Besides, the Warriors’ grand scheme of bringing Dennis Schroder isn’t producing the results. Wasn’t he supposed to support The Chef on the court?

Golden State Warriors $13 million decision isn’t helping Steve Kerr with his headache

The Golden State Warriors front office was surely looking for the tables to turn with their $13 million stellar deal. Dennis Schroder walked into the squad after a promising start off the Brooklyn Nets. However, after ten games, the German guard is simply struggling to the ways under Steve Kerr’s coaching. Therefore, Monte Poole added: “The Schroder thing- it’s been what games now? Ten. It does not look good. There’s been one to two maybe good games. I mean, you think that it’s going to get better. But how long can the Warriors wait? That’s the question.”

So, Dennis Schroder was averaging somewhere around 18.4 points per game when he was with the Nets. But after joining the Golden State Warriors, the average has fallen to 15.5 PPG. Is that good news? I mean, does it look like good news? Absolutely not.

Moreover, the Dubs have been missing Jonathan Kuminga, who was at least adding some support on the court for Steph. The 22-year-old has been away with a significant lateral right ankle sprain. And well, he’s not returning until February, Poole says. So yes, all the pressure is back on Curry’s shoulders and no, a Klay Thompson replacement is far from being achieved right now. There’s no one stepping up to that level, not yet.

As you can guess, the Dub Nation is being set up for a major, major heartbreak this season. In the current situation as the tenth seed of the West, the Warriors are far from making it to the playoffs. But, there’s still hope (I guess). The tables can turn anytime, but how? And, who? There are too many questions that the front office needs to sort out.