Had the Golden State Warriors capped their historic season with just one more win and a title, we'd be sitting here counseling caution for virtually every contender and pseudo-contender.
Better to wait out the inevitable regression and hope for some luck rather than making the mistake of thinking any big offseason move would be enough to combat a 73-win champion. But that Warriors regression? It came ahead of schedule...in June. The Cleveland Cavaliers slew the Golden State monster.
So now, the league's power structure looks different heading into the offseason. Even if the Dubs are among the favorites, they don't occupy some unapproachable divine echelon of their own. Other contenders' moves could make a difference.
The Cavs, Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs should absolutely seek avenues of improvement. Other squads, though, should still exercise caution—particularly ones in danger of reaching for short-term wins at the expense of steadier progress. The same goes for near-contenders considering premature tear-downs.
For a few specific teams, bo ...
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