5 rule changes the NBA should consider because of the Warriors

Jun 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half in game two of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives forward Kevin Durant (35) after a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

4. The Warriors can only have two All-Stars on the floor at once

A lot of teams in the past have had four All-Stars. The most recent one is the Atlanta Hawks’ team that featured Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver, Paul Millsap and Al Horford.

Clearly, Golden State’s four All-Stars are just a tad better than those four guys. I mean there’s only three All-NBA players and a fourth player, Klay Thompson, that very well could have made it. So how do we tilt the scale in favor of opponents?

We eliminate the time that the four All-Stars are on the floor together completely. Just to make Golden State’s season more interesting and the opponents have a better chance at winning, they can only have two All-Stars on the floor at the same time.

This means that the Hampton’s Five lineup that Golden State turns to in critical moments — yeah can’t do that anymore. They’ll also have to change the starting lineup and bring Draymond Green and Klay Thompson off the bench. Steve Kerr is such a good coach, he’ll still manage to stagger the minutes just fine to keep the Warriors juggernaut intact.

But this is a rule change that could really tilt the scales in favor of the opponent.

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