NBA 2019-20: 5 Most interesting storylines of the current season

#2 LeBron James' MVP form

LeBron James has put last seasons injury issues behind him

This season is LeBron James' 17th year in the NBA and many experts spent the offseason arguing that the superstar's best days were behind him. However, after an underwhelming season debut against the Clippers, James has put in a series of increasingly impressive performances, with his defense being singled out for particular praise.

James has also guided his Lakers team to a 10-2 start to the season, and he is currently on track to lead the NBA in assists for the first time in his career. The 34-year-old is also averaging 24.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, and despite tales of an inevitable decline, James is well in contention to be named MVP for the first time since 2013.

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#1 The instant decline of the Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have opened the season with a 2-11 record

For the past five years, the Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA, reaching the last five NBA Finals while picking up three titles along the way. Additionally, they have won at least 57 regular-season games over the past five seasons, and the Warriors were confident of staying in the playoff race despite losing Kevin Durant in free agency.

Nevertheless, Golden State started the campaign with a thumping loss to the LA Clippers and already looked doomed by the time Steph Curry was ruled out for three months. Fast forward three weeks and the Warriors now possess a 2-11 record, and Kerr's once-formidable team is on course to record the worst drop in winning percentage in NBA history.

Draymond Green has looked lost without his usual backcourt pairing, and with Klay Thompson expected to be out for the rest of the season, things could get even worse over the coming months. Ultimately, it is unprecedented for a team to decline so quickly, and the Warriors face a major task to return to contention next season.