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7 Things Golden State Warriors Fans Should Look Forward to in 2016

By Michael Shultz

Dec 31, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors forward James Michael McAdoo (20) high fives his teammates during a Houston Rockets timeout in the second half at Toyota Center. The Warriors won 114 to 110. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors forward James Michael McAdoo (20) high fives his teammates during a Houston Rockets timeout in the second half at Toyota Center. The Warriors won 114 to 110. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; The Golden State Warriors celebrate after winning game six of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Warriors won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; The Golden State Warriors celebrate after winning game six of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Warriors won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Defending Champions?

The biggest question for the Warriors in 2016 is will they repeat as champions. The simple answer is absolutely they can but will be much more difficult than last season. Chances are the Spurs will not lose in the first round this season to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Thunder will make the postseason. Two opponents the Warriors did not have to face last season’s run.

In the East, the Warriors probably have to face the Cavaliers but will not be the same team as last season. Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving will most likely be healthy and will be a difficult team to beat. The Raptors and Hawks could also be possible matchups for the Warriors in the NBA Finals.

As long as this team stays healthy, the Warriors should repeat as champions. They are the best offensive team and when Barnes returns, their defense will be elite as well. The Spurs’ age will catch up to them, the Thunder’s lack of ball movement will be easy to defend and the Cavaliers simply to do not have enough firepower to stay with the Warriors. So when it is all said and done, the Warriors should be defending champions, the first since the Miami Heat in 2012-13.

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