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Build A Squad That Can Beat The Warriors For Under $100 Million And Without LeBron James
Beating the Golden State Warriors is no easy feat, as proven by their 73-9 record in 2016, and their 16-1 record in last season's playoffs, only losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers once in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
That's why we're now entrusting you with the GM cap, as we task you with building a 5-man squad to rival the Warriors.
Out of the players below, can you build a starting five for under $100 million in cap space and without LeBron James that can defeat the Golden State Warriors?
Point Guard
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- Russell Westbrook - $40 million
- Kyrie Irving - $25 million
- Chris Paul - $15 million
- Derrick Rose - $10 million
- Lonzo Ball - $5 million
Shooting Guard
- James Harden - $40 million
- Jimmy Butler - $25 million
- Dwyane Wade - $15 million
- Johnathon Simmons - $10 million
- Kyle Korver - $5 million
Small Forward
- Kawhi Leonard - $40 million
- Giannis Antetokounmpo - $25 million
- Gordon Hayward - $15 million
- Andre Roberson - $10 million
- Metta World Peace - $5 million
Power Forward
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- Anthony Davis - $40 million
- Paul Millsap - $25 million
- Kevin Love - $15 million
- Thaddeus Young - $10 million
- Pau Gasol- $5 million
Center
- Rudy Gobert - $40 million
- DeMarcus Cousins - $25 million
- Marcin Gortat - $15 million
- Clint Capela - $10 million
- Gorgui Dieng - $5 million
