How can the Golden State Warriors recover from this season?

It’s hard to believe that a team that has been in the Finals consecutively for the past 5 years is dead last in the Western Conference. As of this writing, the Warriors are 9 and 26. This is largely because of injuries of key players such as Steph Curry, D’Angelo Russel, and Clay Thompson, as well as roster changes. Hardcore Warriors fans ask the question we all are thinking. How can the team recover this season? Scott Jay Abraham.

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A better question is whether or not they would be able to recover. The way things are going now, it would be impossible for them to reach the playoffs, not when leadership and key pillars of the team are decommissioned because of injuries. It would take miraculous chemistry and skill from the bench to come up with a winning streak that would get the team back on track. Scott Jay Abraham.

Perhaps the team should just sit this season out and not force players into a point of breaking exhaustion. The team should just wait for those who are injured to recover and not risk any other players’ condition by forcing them to play like their playoff lives depend on it. Quite frankly, it’s not going to happen. Scott Jay Abraham.

It would also be a prime moment to scout for new talent or cultivate local talent. Before the Warriors’ historic run at the championships, Curry had already been on the team for 5 years. At the same time, Thompson’s addition to the game during their first championship run created an undeniable impact that led to several championship wins. Perhaps it would be best for the warriors to see if they can further develop their bench or scout out possible recruits for the next season. Scott Jay Abraham.

Quick guide to buying Golden State Warriors memorabilia

There are several types of Golden State Warriors memorabilia that fans can collect as a way to profess their love for their favorite NBA team. They can be classified into three – new items, autographed items, and game-used items, with the latter two deemed most valuable given their unique characteristics. They are most likely to increase their value over time, too. 

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New items 

Fans can purchase a wide range of Warriors gear, including apparel, car décor, home items, and tailgating items. Show off your team spirit by dressing in Warriors jersey, jacket, and other outfits, or don that baseball-style cap or knit winter hat. Decorate your home or car with flags, bedding, bumper stickers, or decorative floor mats for when you want to beam with GSW team pride.  

Autographed items 

Athletes’ signatures, ever in demand, can be obtained at personal appearances, post-games, open practices, and even chance encounters. Some enterprising individuals have even built a business out of obtaining these signatures and selling them to fans and collectors. Beware, though, of forged signatures and reproductions passed off as the real thing. Autographed items include player trading cards, apparel such as jerseys and hats, and paper items such as programs, ticket stubs, or player photographs. 

Game-used items 

Even without signatures, these objects used in games are considered to hold the highest value of sports memorabilia. It’s typical for die-hard fans to spend quite a fortune on jerseys, game balls, nets, and even court logos, especially if they’re from defining games such as championships or if from big-shot players such as Stephen Curry. 

eBay (under Collectibles & Art), as well as many sports memorabilia websites, offers these collectibles for GSW fans to collect, display at homes and cars, and enjoy for a long time. 

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Scott Jay Abraham is an industrial interior designer who has a strong fondness toward basketball and cheers for the Golden State Warriors. Follow him on Twitter for related updates.