Golden State Warriors

Depending on your point of view, this is either incredibly hard to watch, or unbelievably funny. Either way, this wasn't supposed to happen to Golden State.

Even taking into account the Durant defection and Klay Thompson's ACL tear, the Dubs were supposed to sneak into the playoffs, maybe get Klay back and spring a surprise or two.

However, the injury curse that plagued them in the last postseason hasn't gone away, with Draymond Green, D'Angelo Russell and of course Steph Curry all going down for extended periods so far this season.

At a league worst 3-14, it's a lock that the Warriors will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2012. However don't expect this to be an extended break, like that run of a single postseason appearance in 18 years. This Warriors team is still incredibly talented, once healthy.

Of course, missing the playoffs could be a Godsend for the team and their efforts to prolong the dynasty.

The Warriors are absolutely getting an early rest this season, but they'll be back in 2020/21, with something to prove.

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