I’ve been thinking a lot about the Golden State Warriors spot in the Western Conference lately. Much of that is because it’s the start of August ... there’s not a lot going on in the NBA right now, so I have limited options for things to think about.
But part of it is because of the conflicting opinions about what sort of team the Dubs will be.
Some view this as a team that won a championship just over a year ago, struggled (relatively speaking) last year due to bad vibes and chemistry issues, addressed those concerns with a trade that landed them a Hall-of-Famer who was an All-NBA player the same year that the Warriors were hoisting a trophy in Boston, and should thus be at the top of the league’s hierarchy.