The Dubs no longer look like favorites

For the first time under Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors have lost four games in a row. You read that right. Ever since the much-publicized spat between the Dubs’ scoring machine, Kevin Durant, and their inspirational and passionate stalwart, Draymond Green, it seemed like the team was in disarray.

No less than head coach, Steve Kerr confirmed this going on the record to say that the Dubs are facing a hurdle unlike any other they’ve faced these past two seasons.

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And with two-time MVP, and greatest shooter in the game today, Steph Curry out with an injury, they no longer look like favorites.

Dubs management has also decided to “rest” the extremely volatile Draymond Green, with rumors of an impending trade once all-star center acquisition DeMarcus Cousins suits up in January. This of course is just a rumor. However, if it turns out to be true, then the Dubs will be in terribly hot water since Green is their do-it-all guy, someone who defends, scores, rebounds, and ignites passions.

Probably, what the team needs now is one true leader, much like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird in the past—a player who can unite everyone, even those with intense dislike for each other. But then again, the game is different now. And if there’s anything we’ve learned over the past few years, it’s that ego trumps just about anything. It was the absence of ego that led the Dubs to three championships in the past four years. They need to remember that.

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What’s Next In The Kawhi Leonard-San Antonio Spurs Saga?

The drama surrounding the injury of Spurs’ superstar Kawhi Leonard has dragged on for months.  Many NBA aficionados have made a big deal of this and for a good reason; Leonard is seen as the third- if not second-best player in the league outside LeBron.  Recently, things have reached a fever pitch with Leonard’s unsolicited statement that he wants to be traded to Los Angeles. 

This is a truly huge development in the league, as many people are already sold on the idea that LeBron James is leaving the Cavaliers for the Lakers.  A tandem of the two will constitute a new powerhouse team in the West.  Of course, San Antonio is keen on not letting this happen; coach Gregg Popovich even arranged a meeting with Kawhi to iron things out. 

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However, by all indications, Kawhi is not letting anyone change his mind.  Many believe that Lakers’ Magic Johnson is now working behind the scenes to consummate the trade.  Even if the deal would involve trading their young talents Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, or even the revelation that is Kyle Kuzma, having LeBron and Kawhi together is totally worth it, possibly even making the Lakers the new favorites next season over the dynasty team in Golden State.

Other viable places Kawhi can go with good salary cap space are Boston and Philadelphia. Both these teams will likely give up key players, too, for a chance to acquire Kawhi.   Wherever he does end up and assuming the Spurs cannot ultimately keep him, Leonard’s decision will change the face of the league in almost the same way as that of LeBron. 

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