SAN FRANCISCO -- The Golden State Warriors are back in the playoffs for the first time in two years. And unlike the last time they were in the postseason -- and the four times before that -- there aren't many expectations surrounding them.
Sure, they are expected to make it past the first round. Maybe even the second. Some believe they could go to the Western Conference Finals. But none of the discussion around the Warriors compares to their dynastic era, when they were clear favorites to win it all every season.
"Nobody is picking us to win, to come out of the West, at least I don't think, except our families," Stephen Curry said.