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3 ways the Warriors reign may come to an end

By Nathan Beighle

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – JANUARY 27: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors greet each other prior to the start of their NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on January 27, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – JANUARY 27: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors greet each other prior to the start of their NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on January 27, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

A superior superteam arising

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have limited timelines for their up-and-coming dynasties. Both teams have numerous players that have ascended into stardom still on their rookie contracts.

That said, in the next few years, if those players rise to the top of their respective positions, they could combine with their veterans to take down the Dubs without the Dubs splitting up.

Take LA for example.

If Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard or any superstar feels empowered to take their talents to the Lakers, the Lake Show, with James leading the way, would have two superstars and then Kuzma, Ingram and Ball all on rookie contracts.

That’s a lethal five. Considering Boston’s young core is even better than LA’s, it’s scary to think what could be if they’re able to keep it all together. However, for Boston, they’ll at least be forced to pay Terry Rozier next offseason which could lead to him going elsewhere.

There are obstacles in retaining top talent, and the combination of young, cheap talent with skilled veterans could be the one to slow down the Dubs.

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