Yes. I think so. GSW look tired (from recent title and near-title runs) and ripe for a beating from a young hungry talented team. GSW not as hungry as they once were.
If HOU or anyone else besides GS wins this year, I don't see them losing next year. Maybe a loss is all that is needed to kick the complacency. KD went to GS to win multiple championships. While they might not win 6 like Lebron/Wade/Bosh's Heat, it is conceivable that GS wins 3+ more.
Danny has some work to do before the Celtics are better than GS.
I think they are gonna have serious issues retaining everyone in a couple seasons. I could see Klay being offered some crazy money from someone and GSW not willing to come close. That’s the same season Curry is now making $40M, Livingston+Igulodola are around $25M, Green the last year of his contract at $18.5M. Then you have to add whatever Durant will get.
Let’s just say that’s $110M (for 5 players). Are you gonna go out and start Klay at $25M+? You’ll be looking at easily $150M before taxes for a team that’s not exactly young. Could you imagine being at $180M+ per season when they are all early-mid 30’s? Paying repeater taxes the whole time.
I’m not as convinced that they will be a lengthy dynasty as some are. The owner may shell out the bid money to keep ‘em together but other teams are coming for them. They aren’t invincible.