The Warriors have reason to be confident entering the 2025-26 NBA season, preparing for a full year with Stephen Curry , Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green on the court.

Some pundits, though, wonder whether the good vibes from one season ago will last 82 games.

In an article published Monday , ESPN’s Tim Bontemps ranked every NBA team’s “big three," placing Curry, Butler and Green in “Tier 6: Old stars with big questions." While Bontemps acknowledged Golden State’s 22-5 record with both Curry and Butler available last season, he cited age as a factor in his uncertainty over their potential success in 2025-26.

“There's little doubt this team has a very high ceiling -- if healthy,” Bontemps wrote. “But given their core is all 35 or older, the ‘if healthy’ question is going to follow t

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