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Are the Warriors making a mistake by straddling two timelines?

Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr reacts in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr reacts in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors According to Dieter Kurtenbach of the Mercury News

"It seems more likely that the Warriors are making the same mistake twice: They’re going for two timelines — the present and the future," Kurtenbach wrote when lamenting the team's dilly-dallying over a Lauri Markkanen trade. "And in that effort, they’ll ensure they have no timelines. Let me tell you, two in hand is better than two in the bush."

While having two timelines is the ideal scenario for any team, it appears that it's limiting Golden State from reaching a championship ceiling while also holding back the development of some young players, such as Moses Moody.

If the Warriors want to continue giving Curry and Green opportunities to add to their impressive trophy haul, the front office may need to accept that it will mean going all-in on the veteran core and dealing with an inevitable rebuild when the time arises.

This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Are the Warriors making a mistake by straddling two timelines?