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Golden State’s latest move is, in a word, an ‘all-in’ strategy. The courtship of a living legend like LeBron James and the persistent interest in superstars like the Greek monster Giannis Antetokounmpo are expressions of a strong will to advance Curry's final championship, even if it means using up the team's current resources. The club's attitude of constantly taking chances rather than resting on past glory is worthy of high praise, but some are concerned that this move may be a gamble that risks the team's long-term future. Rumors of a $15.1 million contract offer and preference for club-friendly contracts with players such as Porzingis clearly demonstrate the desperation to build a championship team by somehow overcoming the limitations of the salary cap.

But behind these ambitions lurk the club's internal pain and uncertainty. The recent failure to renew the coaching staff contract and the reorganization of the organization under the new manager system are evidence of the confusion the team is experiencing. The move to consider iconic team figures such as Iguodala or Green as coaches is interpreted as an attempt to build solidarity through those who share the team's identity rather than external blood transfusions. It is important to bring in external superstars and achieve results, but it is unclear whether such changes can create positive synergy in a situation where the club's internal philosophy is shaken. Restoring trust between the players and coaches may be a more urgent task than recruiting big players.

Meanwhile, if you look at the overall NBA landscape, you can understand why Golden State feels so impatient. Over the past eight years, the leveling and upward leveling of the league has reached its peak, with a new champion being born every year. An environment has been created where it is very difficult for certain teams to build a dynasty, and traditional powerhouses are stretching out again, such as the New York Knicks dyeing the Empire State Building in team colors as they aim to advance to the finals for the first time in 27 years. In this competitive environment, Golden State’s ‘dynasty pride’ may actually become toxic. Failing to read the changing trends and obsession with recreating past glory runs the risk of isolating the team in the cold world of competition.

Of course, imagining a breakup between Curry and the Warriors is still taboo territory for many fans. Even the club's general manager is trying to protect the team's core values ​​by dismissing the possibility of parting ways with Curry, but the two tasks of realistic strength reinforcement and Curry's aging are an unavoidable head-on battle. The idea of ​​LeBron and Curry playing on the same team may be a blessing for basketball fans, but from a business perspective, it requires a huge amount of capital and sacrifice. We must seriously ask ourselves whether what Golden State is pursuing is a simple championship trophy, or a ‘final festival’ that will decorate Curry’s final career in the most splendid way.