Now that the Warriors have wrapped up their first championship in 40 years, it’s time to ask the logical question: Can they do it again? Success breeds expectation, and Golden State is now saddled with it. Just ask the Giants. Fans get spoiled pretty quickly. But if there was ever a team well-positioned to stay on top, it’s the Warriors. Much like the San Antonio Spurs teams constructed around Tim Duncan, the Warriors possess a solid, young nucleus that should remain together for a number of years. And it’s all built around Golden State’s homegrown superstar, Stephen Curry. He’s got plenty of talented company in a core group that includes Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut. That’s pretty good company, and most are signed for multiple years. But there’s one key name missing from that list: Draymond Green. The third-year power forward sprang to stardom during this championship run, thrust into a starting role at the beginning of the season when incumbent starter David Lee went down with a hamstring injury. By the time Lee got back to work, Green had established himself as the team’s emotional heart, providing hustle and spark when the team needed it. But his contract is up, which is bad news for Golden State. The good news is that he’s a restricted free agent, which in NBA parlance means the Warriors have the ability to match any offer for Green’s services. - See more at: http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-appear-loaded-for-the-future-6339897.php
