Steve Kerr lauds connectivity of Warriors' new-look roster - ESPN

SAN FRANCISCO — About a year ago, the Golden State Warriors were entering training camp while navigating what coach Steve Kerr then called the biggest crisis during his tenure in San Francisco. That incident would go on to never be fully resolved, fracturing the camaraderie within the locker room and ultimately plaguing their success on the court.

When the Warriors traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul in July, there were some questions on whether this move would improve team chemistry — getting rid of one player who was at the center of last year's drama and replacing him with someone who has a history of rivalry with the franchise and some of the key players.

But now, one week away from media day, both Kerr and newly appointed general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. feel confident that the chemistry and connectivity within their team is at a high.

Players up and down the roster have made a concerted effort to build chemistry before training camp. Golden State's cornerstones Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have organized several workouts during the summer in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas for both their veteran and younger teammates.

Paul even took a 6 a.m. flight from his Los Angeles home to make one of the runs in San Francisco.

«So these guys are all in on making it work and us having a great season,» Dunleavy said a news conference on Monday. «I really feel good with where we are at in September. [We've] got a ton of work to do, but I think the foundation is in a good place right now.»

Some of the work the Warriors have to do is figure out their starting lineup and also fill their final two roster spots — both of which are expected to gain clarity during camp.

«We basically have six starters the way