Steve Kerr is shaking things up yet again in the Warriors’ camp, announcing he’s rolling with his latest, what… 33rd starting lineup of the season? Talk about commitment issues. This time, it’s a small-ball extravaganza with Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski as the backcourt’s dynamic duo, under the watchful gaze of Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. And let’s not forget Draymond Green, who gets to own the center position, because why not defy logic and physics all at once?

Kerr took a moment to joke about the conundrum facing his squad. Yes, you guessed it, finding some semblance of point-of-attack defense in a lineup where neither Curry nor Podziemski was vying for an All-Defensive team spot. Don’t get me wrong, we love chaos, but do we really have to witness this circus act on a basketball court?

“We just have to keep trying to put the best two-way lineups we can on the floor,” Kerr said like a sports philosopher trying to make sense of a riddle. Yeah, right, because getting scores of 120 means nothing when the other team is aiming for 130. But in all seriousness, he claims this lineup gives them the best shot at putting together a two-way team, though the thought of Draymond battling 7-foot giants is enough to keep you up at night.

It’s a gamble for sure with the small-ish backcourt and a center who’s barely scraping over six-foot-five. Fancy a game of Twister, anyone? Draymond’s versatility has always been crucial, but even he can’t cover five positions without broken bones.

As the Warriors find themselves knee-deep in the “let’s figure this out” stage of the season with a 28-27 record, they’re hoping this newfound small-ball approach can yank them out of their Hotel Mediocrity stay. The Western Conference is not going to hand them wins just because they like to live dangerously.

The Warriors have seen their defense go from inconsistent heroics to downright horror shows this season. But there’s a hint of optimism in the air thanks to the looming return of Jonathan Kuminga, a forward who might just be the lifeboat on this sinking ship. Interestingly, Kerr seems ready to explore lineups involving Kuminga, Butler, and Green, which sounds more risky than bungee jumping without a cord.

So here we are, on the brink of what could be either brilliance or total madness. Will this small lineup create a space for offensive brilliance? Or will they simply become a post-modern art installation where basketball is an afterthought? Buckle up, Dub Nation, because turbulence ahead is guaranteed, and whether they soar or crash, it’s definitely going to be a wild ride.