The Warriors once touted the famous “two timelines,” keeping their vets as the headliners while hoping their youth could augment matters, thus keeping them in the mix. The Warriors won the 2022 title with strong contributions from Jordan Poole — a surprise, it should be said, to the young core they planned on investing in.

The Warriors’ season hits its low-water mark. They lose to the 9-31 Raptors in Toronto and dip below .500 for the first time: 19-20. Their veteran scorers (Hield, Schroder)