Now that the NBA Finals are over, and there are rumors once again about Lebron leaving Cleveland, it’s only prudent to ask if there’s a team that can beat this Warrior team. Now, take into consideration the overall impact Lebron will have on the team and its system if he joins a team like the Rockets or the Thunder or the Celtics. Lebron might be better off joining teams that aren’t as established, with him coming in as the missing piece. Teams like the Knicks or the Grizzlies could benefit greatly, and with him there, they could pose as a legitimate threat to the Warriors.
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Here are the teams though (without Lebron James) that could give the Warriors a run for their money in the 2018-2019 season.
Houston Rockets
One win. That was how close the Rockets got to beating the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. For six games, both teams blew each other out. If there’s a team that can match the Warriors’ offense, it’s the Rockets. And they defended the Dubs pretty well, too.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans have Anthony Davis, the third best player in the league next to James and Kevin Durant. The Pelicans and Davis showed that the Warriors may have difficulty against a big-man-oriented team.
Boston Celtics
The surprise package of the 2018-2019 season. It’s anybody’s guess how the team will play once they have both Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving back. But with what the team showed in the past playoffs with an excellent system under Brad Stevens, they could prove to be a surprise for the Dubs as well.
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George Ammar hails from Cleveland, Ohio and is a fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about him here.
