2017 NBA Finals: 5 reasons the Cleveland Cavaliers will beat the Golden State Warriors

May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) sticks his tongue out during a media timeout during the second quarter of game five of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 23, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) talks with Warriors forward Kevin Durant (right) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat defeated the Golden State Warriors 105-102. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Warriors chemistry problems?

The Warriors were 67-15 last season, but there were some who wondered if adding Durant was a mistake.

I think that’s ludicrous, but what fun is sports without debate.

However, do you remember LeBron’s first run with Miami? LeBron, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were far from perfect their first season, and that was reflected during the Heat’s Finals loss to the Mavericks.

Fox Sports’ Nick Wright questioned the Warriors ability to thrive as team back in March. Here’s what he said.

"“You’re going to have a hard time having a big man. You’re going to have a hard time maintaining your bench. And also, when you have three shooters as your Big Three, there’s a spacing problem. There’s a shot problem. And there’s a lack of freedom problem.”"

The Warriors rebounded nicely following this rough patch without durant, but Wright’s point is well taken. Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes were big-time contributors for Golden State.

They’re no longer available.

The Warriors enter the Finals with the great super team ever built, but they’ve never faced adversity. If depth issues have created holes in their roster, we’ll see it in the Finals.

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