The Warriors are predicted to rank third in the Western Conference, second only to the Nuggets? Why are the Sunset Red Team so optimistic?

ESPN's latest prediction is that the Warriors have 51 wins and 31 losses in the regular season, ranking third in the Western Conference, second only to the Thunder and Nuggets. This has made many fans wonder: "38-year-old Curry, 37-year-old Butler, 36-year-old Dream Green, plus 39-year-old Horford, why is this sunset red team so optimistic?"

Peter believes that the Warriors ranking third in the Western Conference is still very reliable.

First, Butler + Curry, as long as they work together for a full season, they are guaranteed to be top 6 in the Western Conference!

Last season, Butler came to the Warriors and played for half a season, achieving 24 wins and 8 losses, allowing the Warriors to jump from 12th in the Western Conference to seventh in the Western Conference. At the same time, during the period when Curry and Butler teamed up, his scoring average soared to only 28.2 points, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 41.4%!

This season, as Butler said, I just figured out all the terminology of the Warriors system. This means that if these two play together for one season, they can really guarantee the top 6 in the Western Conference!

Second, Curry has become the biggest beneficiary of the league's new regulations

In today's preseason, Curry played 26 minutes and scored 13 free throws. This is the impact of the new regulations. Throughout his career, Curry's shot violations have always been ignored by referees. Curry will only become more of a threat next season!

Third, the depth of the lineup is much stronger than last season

The 39-year-old Horford, the most intelligent space big man in the league at the moment, allows Dream Green to return to his best position at the fourth position, and his arrival also allows the Warriors to adopt a 5-out strategy and a richer system.

In addition, the additions of Melton and Seth Curry will increase the bench's three-point shooting firepower, while Moody and Kuminga will also become the team's X factor.

So, with these three advantages, there should be nothing wrong with the Warriors ranking third in the Western Conference.