It’s hard to remember a time when the NBA had this much quality and this much parity.
Last year, the Warriors won the title despite having 11-to-1 odds to win it all at the start of the season. But right now, six teams have 10-to-1 odds or shorter to win the NBA title at Fanduel sportsbook. There’s another group of five not-so-far-fetched title contenders just behind them.
It’s anyone’s title to win, but the Warriors have a secret weapon when it comes to repeating as champions: