The defending NBA champion Warriors are seemingly set up for another title shot. They’re coming off a league-best 67-15 record and a historic 16-1 playoff run.
Over the summer, they brought back 10 of their top 11 players from last season and strengthened their bench. So – barring injuries – what could prevent the Warriors from winning back-to-back titles and a third championship in four seasons?
Here are four teams that could possibly threaten the Warriors’ quest, in order of likelihood.
2016-17 REGULAR SEASON: 61-21, second seed in the Western Conference.