NBA 2018-19: 5 reasons why the OKC Thunder could be a legitimate threat to the Golden State Warriors

1. No Carmelo Anthony

The great Carmelo Anthony did not enjoy a happy campaign with OKC

The best thing OKC did in the off-season was to get rid of Carmelo Anthony. He was once the best scorer in the NBA and is a future Hall of Fame member, but in the recent years, he has proven to be more of a defensive liability for his squads, unfortunately.

Now, in the 2018-19 season, led by Russell Westbrook and Paul George the Thunder have a clear picture and two proven All-Star caliber players.