Golden State Warriors: 5 takeaways from the 2018-19 NBA season

1. This dynasty may have reached its end point

The Warriors seemed to have done everything possible to keep their three-peat hopes alive. After exhausting every option and a number of crucial body parts, they head into the summer months with a number of pressing questions that will shape the remainder of this era.

In the event of Durant re-signing, his rehab process should take close to a year and there’s no telling the type of player he’ll be upon returning. Klay is a near lock to come back on a max deal, but a torn ACL will have him out till mid-year, and he may find himself compromised once he makes his way back.

Steph averaged 30.5 points per game during the Finals, but failed to raise his level of play in some of the biggest moments, including a potential elimination-saving 3-pointer late in Game 6. Given his frail frame, he doesn’t appear the type of player capable of single-handedly carrying his team, unlike his superstar cohorts.

Golden State’s bench is in desperate need of fixing. Andre Iguodala turns 36 in January with a body that requires more maintenance with each passing year. It’s a problem that may only get worse with the pending status of Shaun Livingston’s retirement.

The Golden State Warriors may make the changes necessary to re-establish themselves after what will probably be a one-year hiatus. The most likely scenario, however, is that with as murky a path as ever down the line, their run of dominance may have seen its end after five amazing years.