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NBA: 5 ways the Golden State Warriors are shaping the offseason

By Evan Dyal

Jun 15, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant speaks during the Warriors 2017 championship victory parade in downtown Oakland. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant speaks during the Warriors 2017 championship victory parade in downtown Oakland. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) talks with Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) talks with Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

The Arms Race

Originally, the Warriors were organic. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were all drafted. It wasn’t until Kevin Durant joined that they were a “super team.” Now good teams will try to form “super teams.”

They think this is the only way to compete with the Warriors. It has started already. Cleveland is already picking up the phone to try to add Paul George or Jimmy Butler. Boston and Miami will try to add free agents like Gordon Hayward and Blake Griffin. San Antonio may get Chris Paul. Houston could try to add Paul Millsap.

Daryl Morey the GM of the Rockets has already said, “We have a trick of our sleeve“. Meaning that they simply won’t stand pat while Golden State racks up championships. Good Teams and contenders are competitive. They will try to accumulate talent, and hope they catch a break.

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