Sometimes, it’s not about where you are – it’s about the direction you’re trending in. That’s as true for NBA teams as it is for anyone else.
Even win-now teams aren’t strictly looking at the ongoing season. They also have to consider their long-term outlook.
With that in mind, the Boston Celtics look like a team on the rise. This mostly young core made the NBA Finals last season. This year, they look as dominant as ever.
By contrast, the Golden State Warriors could be on the decline.
They’ve been a dynasty for the better part of a decade, but all good things come to an end.
Could they signify the end of an era by sending Draymond Green to the Boston Celtics this summer?
