The 2016-2017 NBA season is one that has been hyped to be a clash of two teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. These two teams have met in the Finals the past two seasons with each winning one championship a piece.
This season has an interesting twist to this year’s potential match-up and that is the addition of Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors. Now that Golden State has added the 4x scoring champion, many have already given them the title. In Las Vegas, the odds for Golden State to win the NBA Championship shot up from the already favorite 2/1 to now the astronomical 5/7.
With Golden State being such heavy favorites it has given motivation to many in the NBA, most notably Durant’s former teammate Russell Westbrook. Early in the season Durant praised the Warriors’ organization for their family like atmosphere, to which Westbrook called “cute.” As you can see the wounds have not healed from Durant’s departure and the relationship is as icy as a Siberian winter.
Some other interesting storylines to keep your eyes on are Dwight Howard returning home to the Atlanta Hawks. Derrick Rose (if he can stay healthy) teaming up with Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson by joining the New York Knicks. Finally, watch out for the Minnesota Timberwolves to knock on the door of the playoffs with their young duo of Karl Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
This season is shaping up to be a great one and with so many different storylines coming in, it will be and interesting season no matter what happens.
With all of this being said, we here at In The Game would like to reveal our top 10 players to watch for the 2016-2017 season.
- Lebron James – SF Cleveland Cavaliers
- Stephen Curry – PG Golden State Warriors
- Kevin Durant – SF Golden State Warriors
- Russell Westbrook – SG/PG Oklahoma City Thunder
- Chris Paul – PG LA Clippers
- Anthony Davis – C New Orleans Pelicans
- Klay Thompson – SG Golden State Warriors
- Blake Griffin – PF LA Clippers
- John Wall – PG Washington Wizards
- Kyrie Irving – PG Cleveland Cavaliers
Fast Break | South Georgia | January 2017
NBA Top Players & Stories
Written by: Zack Pine
