Predicting the Pacific Division Standings

2. Golden State Warriors

Last season, the Golden State Warriors emerged as a legitimate playoff threat behind Stephen Curry’s insane shooting.

March 25, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Blake (5) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

They seem set for the future with Harrison Barnes and Klay Thompson being behind Curry, but they Warriors didn’t stand pat this off-season. The Warriors may have lost Jarrett Jack and Carl Landry, but they signed Andre Iguodala, Marreese Speights, Toney Douglas, Jermaine O’Neal, undrafted free agent, Seth Curry, and traded into the first round to pick Nemanja Nedovic.

The Warriors seemed poised to make another leap this season, but it all depends on health. Steph Curry has glass ankles and Andrew Bogut hasn’t played over 70 games since his third season in the league, health is definitely a big factor for the Warriors. Although they lost Jack, Iguodala could possibly see some time at back up point, and Marreese Speights/Harrison Barnes can fill Carl Landry’s old role. Don’t be surprised to see the Warriors have a very good year.