A team with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and now Al Horford is always going to pose some problems, which is exactly why the Golden State Warriors are entering the season optimistic about their chances of more success.
Many are already excluding the Warriors from championship contention though based purely on their age and the subsequent potential for injury concerns, something that proved their fatal flaw last season as Stephen Curry was sidelined by a hamstring injury during the second-round series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jimmy Butler is already dealing with a minor ankle issue
Golden State are still around 48 hours out from their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, but one of their veteran quartet is already dealing with an injury.