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4 players that could make or break the Golden State Warriors season

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) Kevin Durant #35, Draymond Green #23, Stephen Curry #30, Klay Thompson #11, and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors pose for a group picture during the Golden State Warriors media day on September 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) Kevin Durant #35, Draymond Green #23, Stephen Curry #30, Klay Thompson #11, and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors pose for a group picture during the Golden State Warriors media day on September 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/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) /

Jayson Tatum/Joel Embiid/ Victor Oladipo/Kyrie Irving/Kawhi Leonard

Somewhat a joke, if the Warriors make it to the Finals, they’ll be taking on either the Raptors, Sixers or Celtics. For those teams, their best player could be the culprit that absolutely breaks the Warriors season and ultimately puts an end to the KD in Golden State era.

Most sports gambling sites have the Dubs facing the Celtics in the NBA Finals. And, after the C’s double-figure victory last night, that claim seems to be even more likely. The Raptors and even the Pacers will also vie for that spot on the national spotlight.

Only one of these players will get the chance to compete against the Dubs. This could be the moment that Jayson Tatum steps from stardom into superstardom or it might be the moment Kawhi Leonard finally sends the message that’s healthy and back.

Ultimately, the King of the East almost certainly won’t be a runaway, so it’s difficult to choose a single one of these players as the potential kryptonite for Golden State. If I had to put money on it, I think Kawhi Leonard’s return and dominance isn’t too far-fetched.

However, all five of these players and even a few more will be able to showcase their talents on the NBA’s highest platform. Before that though, let’s get through the regular season injury-free.

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