“Every good thing comes to an end” – Kendrick Perkins claims 2023 NBA playoffs could unfold as Warriors’ LAST DANCE

Why the 2023 playoffs could be the final chance for the Warriors to win another championship.

“Every good thing comes to an end” – Kendrick Perkins claims 2023 NBA playoffs could unfold as Warriors’ LAST DANCE

Kendrick Perkins (L) and Steph Curry (R)

The Golden State Warriors have been the gold standard of the NBA for the better part of the last decade. They have dazzled fans and opponents alike with their explosive offense, anchored by the Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, their versatile defense, led by Draymond Green, and their unselfish culture, fostered by coach Steve Kerr.

With Curry turning 35 in March, Thompson coming back from two devastating injuries and Green showing signs of wear and tear, the window for another title run is closing fast. The Warriors also have to deal with a stacked Western Conference that features several rising contenders, such as the Denver Nuggets, the Utah Jazz, and the Phoenix Suns.

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That’s why former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks that the 2023 playoffs could be the Warriors’ last dance, their final chance to add another ring to their legacy before their core breaks up or declines. Perkins made his bold claim on ESPN’s Get Up, saying that he believes this is the Warriors’ last opportunity to win it all.

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“Every good thing comes to an end,” Perkins said. “And I think this is the Warriors’ last dance. I think this is their last opportunity to win a championship. And I think they know it.”

“I think they’re going to go all in this year,” Perkins said. “I think they’re going to give it everything they got. Because they know that this might be their last opportunity.”

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How The Warriors Can Prove Kendrick Perkins Wrong?

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green stand on the court during the game against the Orlando Magic (Via Getty Images)
 

While Perkins’ prediction may seem realistic given the Warriors’ age and competition, it is not inevitable. The Warriors still have a lot of talent, experience, and chemistry that can help them overcome any obstacle and defy any doubter.

One of the most obvious and crucial factors for any team’s success, but especially for the Warriors who have been plagued by injuries in recent years. If Curry, Thompson, and Green can avoid any major setbacks and play at their optimal level throughout the playoffs, they will be hard to beat by any team.

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The Warriors have invested a lot of draft capital in Wiseman and Kuminga, two talented but raw prospects who have shown flashes of potential but also struggled with consistency and injuries. If they can develop them into reliable contributors who can complement their stars and provide depth and versatility, they will have a bright future ahead.

Warriors have some flexibility in terms of their roster and cap space, which gives them options to improve their team either through trades or free agency. They also have some valuable assets such as draft picks and trade exceptions that they can use to acquire another star or role player who can help them win now. They need to be smart and aggressive in making any moves that can enhance their chances of winning another title.

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