1. Golden State Warriors
The defending champion Golden State Warriors will enter training camp as the No. 1 team in our power rankings, and it’s easy to see why. They are coming off a championship and have more firepower on the way with the return of James Wiseman.
Stephen Curry is going to continue to play at an MVP level, I think that’s safe to assume. The big question for this team will revolve around how Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will look. If they can replicate success from last season, or even be an improved version of last year, the Warriors could dominate once again.
Wiseman could unlock this team’s potential on an entirely different scale. And that’s what makes the Warriors scary heading into this season. If this team plays at its potential, I’m not sure there’s another team in the league that will be able to keep pace. That’s how talented the Warriors are at the top of their roster and throughout. The Warriors are No. 1 to start the year, that’s not surprising.