The 2016-17 version of the NBA's 82-game marathon is down to a handful of steps.
No one has a clearer view of the finish line than the Golden State Warriors—save perhaps for those clubs that already have fishing poles and vacation itineraries in hand.
The Dubs have completed the bulk of their regular-season heavy lifting. Their magic number for the Western Conference's top seed is only three, opening up the possibility for some well-deserved rest before the two-month hike to the Finals.
So, no, it isn't premature to put red pen to paper and issue our season-long assessments.