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By Anne Erickson
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Draymond Green is ready to go. The Golden State Warriors are heading into the fresh season with a familiar feeling. They still have enough talent to be good but plenty of questions about whether this group can actually make a serious push.
After a disappointing finish last season, Golden State largely decided not to tear things apart. Instead, the team is running it back with much of the same core and hoping health, chemistry and a few smaller improvements can change the results.
The biggest additions aren't exactly headline-grabbing. The Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick, and there is some excitement around what he can bring right away. Rookies always come with some uncertainty, but Lendeborg gives Golden State another young piece on a roster that has really used veterans for years.
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The bigger story, though, is what the Warriors already had. Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford are in. The team also chose to bring back De'Anthony Melton rather than make a bigger move for another guard option.
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Those decisions suggest the Warriors still believe this group has something left.
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The problem is that last season showed some warning signs. A 37-win team that struggled down the stretch isn't usually one move away from becoming a contender, especially when age and injuries are major factors.
The early part of this season could be especially difficult. Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are expected to miss the first few months while recovering from injuries. That puts even more pressure on the veterans and younger players to hold things together.
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The Warriors have built their reputation on trusting their system and finding ways to compete when people count them out. But the Western Conference has become an unforgiving place.
Lendeborg could help. A healthy roster could look much better. Golden State is betting that experience is what will help them shine. This season will show whether that experience can still turn into wins.
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