Mike Dunleavy Jr. reveals how success is measured in the Golden State
As long as Stephen Curry is around, Golden State Warriors will always be a candidate.
Such is the case in the upcoming campaign as well Curry has recovered from a hamstring injury it derailed their playoff run last season. The two-time MVP is hungry to return and lead the Warriors to a deeper run.
The air is charged with optimism in the Golden State these days, especially now that the much touted drama surrounding Jonathan Kuminga has been put to bed. The team is also relatively healthy, with Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green ready to contend.
Warriors fans have become accustomed to a winning culture and expect nothing less in the upcoming season. For the general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., although success can be measured in different forms, there is one clear barometer in Golden State.
“Success here by the standards that are set is probably winning your last game. We know what that means. Other than that, we can have a successful season that is rewarded in a bunch of different ways. But here you’re judged by the banners,” Dunleavy said, according to a report by Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area.
The Warriors have one of the oldest rosters in the NBA. But while that could be seen as a disadvantage, especially in a league that’s getting exponentially faster, they’re drawing on their wealth of experience.
Dunleavy, who played for the Warriors from 2002 to 2007, added that they have put themselves in a position to contend, although he acknowledged that outside factors are at play.
“This year, we feel like we have a team that can (win a championship). We want to be in the mix. I think we gave ourselves a chance in that regard. You need health, you need luck, you need some of those things to go your way for sure,” Dunleavy said.
The Warriors will begin their new campaign against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21.
2025-10-16 04:15:00
