5 reasons we shouldn't award the 2019 NBA title to the Warriors quite yet

5 reasons we shouldn’t award the 2019 NBA title to the Warriors quite yet

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MAY 6: Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets look on during the national anthem before the game against the Utah Jazz during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Who knows what the offseason holds

This promises to be a big offseason with several superstars likely to change teams. LeBron James, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Paul George, and DeMarcus Cousins, among several others, are all free agents, and while not all of them will change teams, those that do may completely alter the balance of the NBA, putting the Warriors’ dominance in question.

Also, don’t discount the possibility of an unexpected trade as well. Last offseason, Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Chris Paul, and Jimmy Butler were all traded and another trade of similar magnitude could provide a pairing of stars that offers the Warriors a legitimate scare – at least in theory.

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