OAKLAND, Calif. -- Steve Kerr fully expects plenty of growing pains for the Golden State Warriors as Kevin Durant finds his way on a new-look, superstar roster.He is guarding against any big predictions about his All-Star group led by two-time reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry and Durant and a supporting cast featuring All-Stars Draymond Green and Klay Thompson alongside new center Zaza Pachulia.Yes, theyre loaded .And there are familiar faces from the Warriors who won an NBA-record 73 games last season -- and then went out and added prized free agent Durant. Sure, this group should win 74, right?In the NBA you never know what you have until its there, Kerr said. You can think you know what youve got and obviously weve got great scoring on this team out on perimeter and three of the best shooters in the world. That bodes pretty well, but theres lots of other stuff that comes along in this game. ... Theres no guarantees in anything. Pieces have to fit. Were confident that it will work out well.By now, the Warriors are used to the spotlight. They got everybodys best last season.Theres no more pressure than there was last year, Curry said. Coming off trying to defend the regular season that we had, getting to Game 7 of the Finals, that was so much fun. Its what you live for. Its what you play for. This year were as confident as we were last year. But it will be a different journey.Here are some things to watch with the Warriors, who are still stung by their Finals loss and ready for more:KDS LEARNING CURVE: Everything is still new for Durant, and he hasnt been shy about sharing the challenges he faces joining a new franchise for the first time.Its going to take some time. I want things to happen so quick, thats just how I am, Durant said. Ive got to be patient with everything.That Nov. 3 date with Oklahoma City at Oracle Arena will be a big deal as much as Durant might try to downplay facing his former Thunder for the first time.Its different here. Its fun here. Its fun playing where I was before. That book is closed, he said. Im looking forward now. All Im focused on is how we prepare here every single day and how we have fun here every day. Its not a knock on Oklahoma City, its not a knock on my past teammates or organization. Im looking just forward, Im not looking backward.ADJUSTMENT FOR DRAYMOND: Kerr has spoken to Green about how his role could shift when he doesnt touch the ball as often on offense but is still counted upon to lead the defensive energy. He has been runner-up for NBA Defensive Player of the Year the past two seasons.Greens 13 triple-doubles last season were a single-season franchise record.In many ways he is the key to making this work because hes the key to our defense and all of a sudden hes going to be touching the ball a little bit less often, Kerr said. Thats just simple math because KD is going to get the ball a lot more than Harrison (Barnes) did. Steph and Draymond will probably have the ball in their hands a little bit less. Its good for our team but these guys are human.THE CURRY SHOWCurry led the NBA in scoring at 30.1 points last season, shattered his own record for 3-pointers with 402 and became the first unanimous MVP, then he dealt with a knee injury through the playoffs. He is healthy and eager to be even better.We can get a little bit more creative with how we go about things with the half-court with the options we have, Curry said. Its going to be fun.Kerr knows its his job to make sure it all works.He has spent the preseason getting a feel for the various lineups -- I think Steph probably knows hes not hitting 400 3s this year, Kerr quipped.HEALTHY KERRKerr was sidelined for the first 43 games last season while dealing with complications following two back surgeries and missed his teams record 24-0 start, with Golden State going 39-4 without him.Kerr and general manager Bob Myers believe all will be fine going forward with the third-year coachs health.BROWNS ASSISTNew top assistant Mike Brown , who replaced first-year Lakers head coach Luke Walton, presented Kerr with a substitution pattern the Warriors are trying.The idea calls for two starters to stay on the court at all times, barring foul trouble or matchups altering the plan.Its going to be a fun process, guard Andre Iguodala said. Thats what Im looking forward to the most. 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