This was supposed to be the season that the Golden State Warriors fixed the bad vibes that plagued the team in their unsuccessful title defense attempt in 2022-23. Jordan Poole, the undeserved recipient of a knuckle sandwich from Draymond Green, and viewed by most as a key part of the team’s chemistry issues, was shipped out in favor of Chris Paul, a proven veteran known and respected by the team’s core players.
But now we have trouble, which usually is what follows disappointing seasons. According to a report from Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has “lost faith in coach Steve Kerr” and “no longer believes Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential.