Golden State Warriors' Ideal Starting 5 For 2016-17 Season

The Golden State Warriors are on an historic run, and they have a talented young roster that will likely make them one of the top teams in the NBA for years to come. They will have to start making important decisions on which players they want to keep, as plenty will receive a pay increase due to the team’s success. The Warriors can certainly go after a top free agent, but they may be better off trying to keep their own players and restocking their bench.

5. Point Guard – Stephen Curry

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Curry continues to get better every season, and he's one of the most dangerous scorers in the league. The only question is whether he will be able to win the MVP award for a third straight season.

Curry continues to get better every season, and he's one of the most dangerous scorers in the league. The only question is whether he will be able to win the MVP award for a third straight season.

4. Shooting Guard - Klay Thompson

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Thompson is the perfect backcourt partner next to Curry, as he can carry the offense when necessary and can guard the opposing team’s best perimeter scorer. He can get his shot off at any moment and has gotten better at getting to the rim.

Thompson is the perfect backcourt partner next to Curry, as he can carry the offense when necessary and can guard the opposing team’s best perimeter scorer. He can get his shot off at any moment and has gotten better at getting to the rim.

3. Small Forward – Harrison Barnes

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Barnes is looking for a raise and may want a bigger role on another team. However, his versatility, shooting and defensive ability make him a great fit at small forward for the Warriors.

Barnes is looking for a raise and may want a bigger role on another team. However, his versatility, shooting and defensive ability make him a great fit at small forward for the Warriors.

2. Power Forward – Draymond Green

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Green has emerged as a do everything basketball player, and his all-around game helps elevate this team. He is a great on-ball and off-ball defender who can act as a playmaker, and he's still capable of doing all of the dirty work.

Green has emerged as a do everything basketball player, and his all-around game helps elevate this team. He is a great on-ball and off-ball defender who can act as a playmaker, and he's still capable of doing all of the dirty work.

1. Center – Andrew Bogut

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Bogut is a good defender who gives the team plenty of size in the paint. However, it is his passing ability as a big man that makes him stand out, making him very good fit for their motion offense.

Bogut is a good defender who gives the team plenty of size in the paint. However, it is his passing ability as a big man that makes him stand out, making him very good fit for their motion offense.

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