The Golden State Warriors are in a race against time to maximize the twilight of Stephen Curry’s illustrious career. With the addition of Jimmy Butler to pair alongside Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors’ front office has laid a strong foundation for another championship push. However, to truly re-emerge as title contenders in the Bay Area, one glaring weakness must be addressed: their over-reliance on Curry for offensive production.
In a recent analysis by Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, the Warriors’ most pressing offseason need was identified as bolstering their support scoring. Buckley highlighted the team’s dependency on Curry, noting, “Their inability to get a single playoff win without him suggests they probably didn’t have enough to win big even if they had kept him upright.” This sentiment underscores a critical flaw in Golden State’s current roster construction.
The Warriors’ offensive model thrives on Curry’s brilliance and a suffocating defense, but it lacks depth in scoring options. This past season, their offense ranked a mediocre 16th in efficiency league-wide. While they showed improvement post-All-Star break, climbing to 7th in offensive rating, their playoff performance exposed their vulnerabilities. In the postseason, Golden State’s offensive rating plummeted to 108.6, placing them 13th among the 16 playoff teams. Even more concerning was their five-game series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where their offensive rating dropped to a dismal 104.5—a clear signal that the team desperately needs additional scoring firepower.
For the Warriors to realize their championship aspirations in 2025, they must diversify their offensive attack. Relying solely on Curry’s heroics is no longer sustainable in the high-stakes environment of the NBA Playoffs. Adding complementary scorers to alleviate the pressure on Curry, while maintaining their defensive identity, is non-negotiable. The front office faces a pivotal offseason to address this fatal flaw and ensure the Warriors can compete at the highest level before the Curry era draws to a close.