Since March, I already put my bet on the Warriors because I believe that they're the team to beat now in the West. I will cite some things with regards to the Warriors that might change your mind if you already put your bet on another team.
- Curry, Thompson, and Poole are combined for 779 three pointers in the regular season. That's the highest by a trio in an NBA history.
- Thompson is the 3rd player in NBA history to get at least 300 three pointers in a single season. The other 2? Curry, and Harden.
- They are the 7th highest defensive rating post-trade deadline. Take note that Wiggins isn't playing most of that time, and GPII only played 7 games.
- Poole, and DiVincenzo as their back-up scorer, Kuminga who is very athletic, and starting to develop himself already, Moody is a big help as well, GPII as a great defender. These are only their bench players.
- Their starting 5 of Curry, Thompson, Green, Wiggins, and Looney are one of the best starting 5 right now in the league.
That are only the some of the things that they achieved this season. I also forgot to mention that experience that they've got as a whole team. On the first round, they will face the top offensive team right now which is the Kings, but they're inexperienced, and we know how experience affects the playoffs right? On the second round, they will face the Grizzlies most probably, and I can't wait for the Warriors to slap them especially Brooks who are calling themselves a "dynasty".
No hate for other teams out there or the users here who put their bets on another team, but I only shared some things from a Warrior fan.
Nice share about the Warriors facts. Love it!
I already took a bet for the Nuggets but I might put my spare money for the Warriors too.
When Wigs comes back it will be a different Warriors on the defensive end. They will have two of the elite perimeter defenders in the league, him and GP2 which will give a problem to a lot of guys. i.e. Fox against the Kings.
You are right, experience is a big thing in the playoffs and even if Mike Brown wins the Coach of the Year, it's a different story when it comes to his players. This is their first in 17 years, I doubt a lot of players in the Kings roster could provide some insights about how they will play the game in crucial moments. (only Harrison Barnes) Mike Brown will waste a lot of timeouts if he will keep on preaching it to them.
Warriors at 5 in the first round. I became a Kings fan but I deeply wished they are not matched with the defending champs. Sadly, it still happened.