The Golden State Warriors' rapid rise to relevancy conjures a number of images, everything from elite talents and larger-than-life personalities to revolutionary perimeter shooting, precision passing and swarming, plus switching defense that has come to define the Dubs under head coach Steve Kerr.
But Kerr has kept three words at the forefront of this franchise—strength in numbers. The Warriors used 14 different players during the 2016 NBA Finals. They trotted out 13 in the 2015 championship round. The coach's mantra isn't just a catchy marketing slogan; it's become a way of life.
And yes, that's still the case even with Kevin Durant making the Dubs appear as top-heavy as a newborn. Golden State's stars won't play all 48 minutes, and none are immune to injury.
The Warriors need depth, and they'll have to find it without several key contributors from their recent Finals runs. The first step is settling on a 15-man roster, which Golden State has already begun. The Dubs broke camp with 20 players, but they've since trimmed down to 18—14 of whom hold guaranteed contracts.
The following slides break down the 18 names still ...
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