Expect the playoffs, for once.
Yes, this is always a dangerous proposition when talking Golden State Warriors basketball. Their fans are addicted to convincing themselves that next year will be different, next year won't be so unlucky.
Well, I'm here to say, "Next year will be different." It's as though Golden State is the team that cried "Playoffs!" Joe Lacob and Mark Jackson predicted as much last year, only to fall short. Their meager record was not indicative of the talent level, though, as Golden State tanked hard and fast towards a top-seven protected lottery pick. GSW just missed, and next season, I'd anticipate that they will finally get back to the postseason.
This is a fine "if healthy" team, and that's the caveat. Between Stephen Curry and Andrew Bogut, the Warriors have two prominent players who often ride pine due to injuries. The Warriors have traditionally struggled to keep players healthy, but they have recently overhauled former owner Chris Cohan's medical staff.
But let us not dismiss a good "if healthy" team. The Warriors are rarely good, even if healthy. Andris Biedrins has been a void at center, and Andrew Bogut ...
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