As the Golden State Warriors transition into the next phase of their dynasty, all eyes should be on 23-year old D’Angelo Russell.
It’s a tricky thing for a franchise to successfully move from one era into another. Few organizations in league history have done it. The first that come to mind are the mid-2000 San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers.
The Warriors have a chance to replicate greatness by entering the new decade with another championship-caliber team. This year’s squad is obviously far from competing for a title but a fully healthy core of Russell, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be elite.