As the Golden State Warriors travel to Portland to face the Trail Blazers tonight, its noteworthy how both franchises have embarked on very different paths in a short amount of time. Just two years ago, both Golden State and Portland seemed to be on the rise with a core group of young players leading their teams to the postseason.
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green among others were perceived to finally bring the Warriors out of mediocrity for years to come. Meanwhile, the Blazers placed their faith in their young superstar duo: Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge.