Golden State Warriors supporters voiced immediate frustration after the team's 104-101 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Hawaii. Despite a second-half push, the Warriors couldn't overcome an early 12-point deficit. Clippers rookie Keaton Wagler sealed the game with a late step-back jumper before Los Angeles closed it out at the free-throw line.
Stephen Curry played 12 minutes and scored 10 points. Charles Bassey led Golden State with 12 points, while Brandon Williams and Graham Ike each added 11. But the final score left a sour taste for many watching the preseason opener.
The reaction across social media was a mix of anger, concern, and dark humor. One fan pointed directly at the star, writing, "Steph dribbling into a two-point loss is the most Steph thing ever." Another was far more critical, predicting, "Trash, bro. Even in the next game against the Lakers, I bet you guys are going to lose by 20."
Comparisons to the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries surfaced, with one comment reading, "Even the Golden State Valkyries are doing much better than y'all." Others questioned the team's fundamental competitiveness, asking, "Cannot even win a preseason game?" A supporter focused on roster construction noted, "Bench is good, but starters and key players are not that deep."
Not every reaction was negative. Some tried to provide perspective. "It's preseason, I don't care," one fan stated bluntly. Another took a long view, simply commenting, "Season already over." But the overarching sentiment was one of worry. Comments like "I just don't understand this team anymore" and "They need to fix everything now before it's too late" captured a mood of urgency.
A single preseason game typically doesn't carry weight. For the Warriors, however, it follows a pattern of recent defeats that fans remember vividly. They lost their final three games of that stretch, including consecutive defeats to the LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings.
So this preseason stumble feels like a continuation of a troubling trend.
The Warriors now head back to California for their preseason home opener. They will face the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. It offers a quick chance to respond to the criticism and work on rotations before the real games begin.
Head coach Steve Kerr will likely use these games to evaluate his roster's depth and chemistry. Integrating new pieces and establishing a defensive identity will be key areas of focus. Fans will be watching closely to see if the team can shake off the frustrations of this loss and the lingering memory of last season's tough finish.
