Stephen Curry forced his way into the national consciousness with his 54-point outburst in Madison Square Garden back in 2013. It was a masterful display of shooting that alerted the basketball world to the star potential in the 24-year-old point guard.
Read MoreOver the past five weeks, with almost no new games being played, the sports world immersed itself in “The Last Dance,” ESPN’s brilliant 10-part documentary which intertwined the stories of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls franchise. Unsurprisingly, most of the conversation surrounding the film has been about Jordan. But after the final two episodes aired on Sunday night, social media wasn’t focused on him or Scottie Pippen or Dennis Rodman — the focus was on Steve Kerr.
Read MoreAs of now, the 2020 NBA draft is scheduled to take place on June 25. Because the draft lottery, originally planned for May 19, has been postponed indefinitely, there’s a chance the draft itself will be postponed as well. But for the time being, all teams — including the Warriors — have to behave as though the draft will go through on its expected day.
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors are this era’s modern NBA dynasty, winning three championships in five NBA Finals appearances, having become the ultimate juggernaut in the world’s foremost basketball league. But what makes this organization truly extraordinary is when they channel that same mindset off the court, dishing assists not to teammates but to communities in need.
Read MoreEarly in the 2014-2015 season, a perennial starter and former All-Star was asked by first-year Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to accept a bench role so that an up-and-coming young player could shift into the starting lineup permanently. Although he certainly couldn’t have been thrilled with it at first, he saw that doing so was in the team’s best interest. He complied and contributed in his new spot. His selfless act helped to set the tone for a season very much about team chemistry which in turn led to an NBA title.
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors’ 2018 postseason run was filled with iconic moments to look back on. Stephen Curry’s return from injury in the second round, Golden State’s thrilling Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, all capped off with a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Back to back NBA champions.
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