After capturing their third championship in four years and completing the sweep in the NBA Finals last June, the Golden State Warriors are undoubtedly the favorite the hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy again for the three-peat.
With the core-four still intact and adding DeMarcus Cousins to the mix, many believe Golden State is a sure lock to win it all, and yet there’s still a level of uncertainty heading into the season.
But if recent history has shown anything it’s that a little uncertainty might actually be a good thing for the Warriors. Eager to prove to the league that they were established is what drove Golden State in their 2015 championship run.