The Golden State Warriors have been held in high esteem in the past for their offensive efficiency and the immense scoring capabilities of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant.

However, the Dubs are also consistently one of the best defensive teams in the league. Thompson is hailed as one of the best perimeter defenders in basketball, and Draymond Green can guard just about every position on the floor.

But with all of the personnel changes the Warriors have undergone this summer, even Green understands that establishing chemistry on the defensive side of the ball is going to be challenge.

Thompson could miss the entire regular season due to the ACL injury that he suffered in last year's NBA Finals. D'Angelo Russell figures to be a suitable replacement on the offensive side of the ball, but he is hardly the same kind of high-level defender as Thompson.

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Stephen Curry has struggled as an on-ball defender. He was repeatedly cooked by Fred VanVleet in the Finals, and it was Thompson who frequently drew the toughest defensive assignments on the perimeter.

Green is the anchor and master communicator on defense. He calls out switches and hedges and can close out on shooters at a moment's notice. However, he will face his own challenges in terms of playing alongside Marquese Chriss and Willie Cauley-Stein.

Still, Kevon Looney clogs the paint in the middle. Glenn Robinson III is athletic and can match up at a number of positions.

The Warriors have the personnel to compete on defense, but the onus will be on Green to get everyone on the same page and make strides as a unit.