"Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody." - Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
When I decided to write this article I wanted to find a way to taper people's expectations of this year's Golden State Warriors. It's highly unlikely the Warriors will have the same success in the regular season as they did last year despite the upgrade in talent. An adjustment period will be required and logic dictates that somebody will see a decrease in their box score numbers; that person will have to step out of the limelight and make way for the newest Warrior Kevin Durant, sacrificing part of their own legacy, their own stardom.