They rank at or near the top on both sides of the ball, they have Steph Curry playing at an MVP level again, and Thompson will be back both eager and fresh, spared a couple seasons of mileage.
And the Warriors will have soon have Klay Thompson, who is expected to be a dependable shooter even while experiencing hiccups with his rust, timing and defense.
Shaun Powell: Yes it could last, and it probably will, partially because the Warriors will only fortify once Klay Thompson returns, and partially because the other contenders for the top aren’t making the top a priority.
The third-ranked offense is somewhat of a surprise, but it doesn’t feel all that unsustainable, because a big part of their league-best effective field goal percentage is their ability to leverage Curry’s shooting to get layups.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that “one of the interesting things about our team is literally every guy on our roster is capable of helping on a given night,” adding that the team is still learning about which combinations to deploy in certain situations.
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