Steph Curry is slated for a carry-job as the Golden State Warriors dynasty disintegrates in the season preview

Los Angeles Lakers prevented the Warriors from successfully defending their NBA championship last year, but with Steph Curry still going strong, the Dubs are impossible to write out. The Los Angeles Lakers, who are big and strong, defeated the Golden State Warriors, headed by superstar Steph Curry, in the Western Conference Semifinals in six games, falling short of their goal of defending their championship. In addition, since Steve Kerr took over in 2014, the Warriors' elimination from the playoffs was the first time they had advanced to the NBA finals without winning. This seemed to be a perfect way to cap off a turbulent season that started with the fight between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole.