Starting unit intact for training camp; here's what to expect

Coming off their fourth NBA title in eight years, the Warriors were hoping to run it back as they look to capitalize on their championship core for as long as possible.

But payroll restrictions made that goal nothing more than an unattainable dream.

Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. were two of the bigger offseason losses for the Warriors as they took more money to play elsewhere. With those two key role players gone, Golden State picked up Donte Divincenzo and Jamychal Green on one-year deals, with the hopes that they can help revitalize those players' careers in a way the team has done in the past.

As of Monday, the Warriors have a 19-player training camp roster, with 13 signed for the upcoming season, including 2022 first- and second-round picks Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins.

Of course, the elephant on the roster — or perhaps not on it as of now — is Andre Iguodala, who hasn't announced yet whether he'll return for a 19th NBA season.

But all those changes come on the bench, while the starters appear from the playoff run are intact. Let's take a look at the roster, beginning with that championship starting five: STEPHEN CURRY >> Stephen Curry had only one thing to say after winning his fourth championship and first Finals MVP trophy: “What are they gonna say now?”

Curry has done it all and then some, earning his college degree this spring while helping his team return to the mountaintop of the NBA.

Curry's greatness was on display throughout the entire playoffs but he was especially exceptional during the NBA Finals series against the Boston Celtics.

The beauty in what Curry can do extends far beyond his reliable scoring and improved defense. Curry helped Draymond Green, who was rattled by the raucous TD Garden crowd's boos and profanity-laced chants, with a masterful and emotional Game 4 performance, where he dropped 43 points.

His stat line for the series made him a no-brainer for Finals MVP as he averaged 31.2 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.

As long as Curry is wearing blue and gold, the Warriors will be title contenders. Golden State is in good hands with Curry at the lead.

KLAY THOMPSON >> This season will give a better idea of what post-injury Klay Thompson can be.

Thompson returned Jan. 9 after back-to-back injuries prevented him from playing for nearly 950 days. He showed flashes of his old self, but was rather inconsistent at times throughout the second half of last season and into the playoffs as he worked to get back into his rhythm.

Thompson finished the season averaging 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

For the first time in three years, Thompson had a full offseason to recuperate and prepare himself for the upcoming season. When the Bay Area News Group caught up with the reigning champion in July, Thompson said he finally felt free in his body again and was enjoying “the best offseason ever.”

Whether Thompson can return to the All-star form is yet to be seen. But he's still an integral part of the Warriors' success on both ends of the court. ANDREW WIGGINS >> After being a scapegoat for Minnesota's woes, Andrew Wiggins found his comfortable place in the Warriors organization.

Golden State has plenty of scoring options, taking some of the burden and pressure off of Wiggins, the top pick of the 2014 draft. The ability to play freely and in the Warriors' system has helped Wiggins, who earned his first All-star selection last season, flourish into a two-way force.

Wiggins was arguably the second-best player on the floor for the Warriors throughout the playoffs as he rose to the occasion as each round went by.