The Golden State Warriors had a slow offseason by many accounts, failing to bring in another star to pair with former two-time MVP Stephen Curry. However, a former Warriors head coach doesn't think they are in such a bad spot. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, reporter Kyle Odegard caught up with P.J. Carlesimo, who served as Golden State's head coach for parts of three seasons from 1997 to 2000, going 46-113.
"If they are healthy, they’re good right now, and they are always a player away. By the middle of the year Mike (Dunleavy Jr.) will figure something out. If they have the wherewithal to do something, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Golden State does something (major) and they’re in the mix," said Carlesimo.
"Steph hasn’t lost anything. I don’t
want to say Draymond’s lost anything, but OK, you’ve got a couple guys that are veterans. Jimmy, when he’s healthy, is still one of the best players in the league. Steph is one of the best players ever. I don’t think they are as far away (as people think)."
Last season, the Warriors finished 10th in the Western Conference, falling to the Phoenix Suns in the final game of the NBA Play-In Tournament. However, to Carlesimo's point, if Golden State is to see a healthy season from Curry and Kristaps Porzingis, they may be more competitive than anticipated, especially following the return of Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody.
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This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Former Golden State Warriors head coach gives his take on current roster
