Charles Barkley Emphatically Says The Warriors’ Run Is Over

Charles Barkley has dismissed the Warriors as contenders in their current state, saying their run of success is over.

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Charles Barkley has declared the end of the Golden State Warriors’ run of success after a fan asked him about the future of the franchise on a Golf course. 

“They are a mediocre team. They were mediocre last year, they’re going to be even more mediocre next year. They’re all past their prime, that run is over.”

The Warriors have had to absorb a massive blow this offseason as franchise legend and sharpshooter Klay Thompson walked away from the franchise. The ending was messy between the parties, with Klay ultimately just wanting a fresh start after spending 13 years with the franchise.

The Warriors have failed to build a competitive roster for the last two seasons, with their second-leading scorer leaving the franchise as well. They’ve tried replacing Klay with Buddy Hield and De’Anthony Melton, but the franchise still needs someone who can stand alongside Curry and be willing to shoulder the offensive load.

Curry averaged 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists last season, struggling to replicate the consistency we’ve seen from him in earlier seasons of his career. He will turn 36 years old in the 2024-25 season, so it’s evident that Curry doesn’t have a lot of time left as an NBA superstar. 

If the Warriors don’t make some drastic moves to add top-end talent to this roster, they’ll likely be at the bottom end of the play-in tournament once again.


Stephen Curry Isn’t Guaranteed To Stay Forever

What Klay Thompson’s departure has proven is that neither Curry nor Draymond Green can relax and expect to be tenured lifetime Warriors. They both will need to continue looking out for their interests, whether it’s from a winning perspective or a financial perspective.

The Warriors would likely offer Curry supermax contracts until he retires, but will Steph be motivated to stay the face of a franchise who aren’t trying to compete for a title with him on the roster? While reflecting on Klay’s departure, Curry made it clear that his bond with the Warriors might not be for life.

“I mean, I can clearly say I want to be a Warrior for life. It’s always been my goal, and I’m saying that sitting in this chair right now, but like you said, life, and especially life in the NBA, it is a wild environment, and things change quickly.”

Curry bringing up the possibility of things going sour should worry fans, as it could be a way for the guard to put pressure on the front office. He needs more to compete in the West, as a roster expecting Buddy Hield or Jonathan Kuminga to be the second-leading scorer likely won’t be able to stack up against the top of the West right now.

The Warriors are reportedly moving aggressively to try and acquire Lauri Markkanen, a perfect move for the franchise that would return them to contender talks for next season. But Markkanen looks to be extremely in demand and could be a little too expensive for the Warriors to commit to it when they still hope to develop their young players into stars who can win with Curry.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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