"The Golden State Warriors are old. They have gray in their beards and remember dial-up internet that kind of old. Of course, that's not universal on the Warriors' roster, but the four men whose knees, hips, and backs the entire season rests upon have been through the ringer more than a few times. And it leaves the Warriors in a fascinating spot, trying to squeeze one last drop of rare-vintage wine out of a barrel that's getting awfully dusty."
"Steph Curry is in his age-38 season. Jimmy Butler just turned 36. Draymond Green will do the same in March. Newcomer Al Horford the Warriors' presumed starting and closing center is 39. The Warriors enter the season as the second-oldest team in the NBA, trailing only the Clippers. The Dubs' best lineup Curry, Butler, Green, Horford, and Buddy Hield (age-33 season) has an average age of 36. Is this a basketball arena or a museum?"
A restocked Golden State roster creates title-contending potential, but the core is notably aged and relies on older players' durability. Steph Curry is entering age-38, Jimmy Butler is 36, Draymond Green turns 36 in March, and Al Horford is 39. The Warriors' best lineup averages 36 years old and the new Core Four have played nearly 5,000 regular-season and playoff games combined. Basketball remains both a strategic and physical game, and experience helps only if bodies can stay healthy. The Warriors face a brutal travel schedule, frequent marquee matchups, and numerous back-to-back games that test endurance across the season.
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