The Golden State Warriors entered the post-Kevin Durant era with a bold vision: competing for championships with Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green while building a new generation of stars.
The idea of a “two-timeline” plan gained momentum with the selection of James Wiseman, Jordan Poole, and Jonathan Kuminga, alongside other young talents like Moses Moody.
Yet, as the 2024–25 season progresses, the once-ambitious plan has largely fallen apart.
The Warriors’ championship run in 2022 remains a crowning achievement, proving the franchise could still reach the summit without abandoning their core trio.
However, the subsequent seasons have highlighted the challenges of balancing immediate contention with long-term development.
Wiseman, the No. 2 overall pick in 2020, struggled to find his footing, eventually being traded to the Detroit Pistons.
Poole, who played a critical role during the 2022 playoffs, was dealt to the Washington Wizards in the offseason following a tumultuous 2023 campaign. Kuminga and Moody are the only remnants of the once-promising second timeline.
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy, Jr. acknowledged the difficulty of sustaining a two-timeline approach while capitalizing on Curry’s remaining prime.
“It’s a little scary to think about what comes after this,” Dunleavy said. “We have a generational player who is still at or near the peak of his powers. We can’t take that for granted.”
As the Warriors shift their focus toward maximizing their title window with Curry, questions linger about what could have been.
The two-timeline dream may be fading, but the Warriors’ commitment to their generational superstar remains resolute.
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