Many have been quick to write off the Golden State Warriors given their age and perhaps a lack of talent compared to the likes of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but this older, highly experienced team could still be a sneaky threat in the Western Conference entering the season.
The Warriors may have been in the headlines this offseason given Jonathan Kuminga's free agency drama, yet few have taken them seriously in championship conversation. That might be until now after ESPN's Kevin Pelton sensationally ranked Golden State second in the West based on his model for win projections.
Warriors could be a legitimate threat according to ESPN's Kevin Pelton
Most over/under win projections has the Warriors at about 46.