But that's only if you don't look too closely. Look too closely and the cracks start to appear. The Warriors are a used car that looks great until you pop the hood. The salesman is trying to hurry you to the office to get started on that paperwork, because every extra minute you spend looking at that car is another minute it could fall apart in front of you. Aside from the obvious injury histories of Curry, Bogut, and Lee, the Warriors have plenty of cracks.

Harrison Barnes beating out Jefferson for the starting small forward spot likely says more about Jefferson than it does about Barnes. Barnes is going to have some growing pains. He's considered "NBA-ready", but some would argue he was never NCAA ready. He never fully lived up to the expectations he had entering North Carolina. In the NBA, he's going to need to develop a three point shot, he needs to commit on the defensive end, and he needs to learn how to contribute without the ball. Those aren't red flags. Those are issues that many rookies need to work through. But as a starter on a team many pundits think will sneak into the playoffs? That's where I see the red flag.

If Bogut and Curry stay healthy, a lot of these issues will be mitigated. Bogut and Curry, on talent alone, can overcome a lot of these issues. Talents fixes a lot. But there is nothing to suggest that both players will play the majority of the season. Bogut will likely miss time to start this season, having practiced today for the first time since his injury. Curry re-injured his ankle in the preseason. He'll probably play in the season opener, but every minute played on Curry's ankles is borrowed time.

It's frustrating, and not just for Warriors fans. The team looks fun. It looks like it should be good. But there are so many elements of its creation that are flawed. I can't buy into the Warriors hype. I expect them to be solidly in the lottery again this season, and they may not even need to tank to do it.