5 Teams That Could Dethrone the Golden State Warriors This Season

#3 - Boston Celtics

Irving has fallen into the team with ease, leading them from the front

The Boston Celtics are my personal favorites, ever since I can remember, and I'm really happy to see the resurgence that they have gone through over the last few years.

Celtics have started the season powerfully, and are leading the Eastern Conference standings ahead of the Cavs. The offseason trade between the two teams has benefitted both teams, and Kyrie Irving is showing the folks at Boston just what he can do.

Despite the untimely and gruesome injury to Gordon Hayward on opening night, Celtics have gone from strength to strength with points coming from across the roster. The Celtics are yet another team who have strengthened across the floor this season, while also blending youth and experience, with rookie Jayson Tatum particularly impressive.

The balance between youth and experience is personified most by Marcus Smart, a young and useful 6th man and back up point guard and veteran Al Horford who seems to never tire. This could be the year when they reach their peak and take over.