How the Golden State Warriors Built a Dynasty
The Golden State Warriors are having an amazing time right now. The team is on fire and beloved across the nation. Lately, everyone has been hearing about the Golden State Warriors and all of their NBA wins, but how did the team come into existence?
Let’s just say that their history is a rollercoaster. Some may find that hard to believe with the amazing way they play today, but it is true. They started out rough and learned many lessons along the way.
In the NBA, half of the teams each year will make it to the post-season. However, the Golden State Warriors once went 18 years with only one playoff game.
Statistics wise, that many losses are unlikely to happen but it happened again. From 1978 to 2012, the team only went to the playoffs six times out of a whopping 35 years.
But, as luck would have it, the winds of fate changed and the Golden State Warriors were blessed with the player of the century. In 2012, the Golden State Warriors drafted Stephen Curry. Curry is currently in his 9th season with the Golden State Warriors.
Surprisingly, given his talent and success, he was not a hot ticket in the draft. Many did not feel he was NBA material and passed him over, but the coach of the Golden State Warriors saw something in Curry and snatched him up.
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Transforming the Game.
Besides being an extremely talented player, he was also the first NBA player to be unanimously voted MVP of the NBA. Curry set many shooting records and is widely considered by basketball aficionados to be the very best outside shooter in NBA history. Curry transformed the way that basketball is coached and the way that it is played. He is an NBA legend.
Finding the Right Coach
First, there was Mark Jackson, who knew how to grow a team, but had difficulties recognizing talent and creating an offensive strategy.
Next, was former NBA champion, Steve Kerr. Steve was just what the team’s ownership was looking for. Steve Kerr commanded the complete trust of his team and it was well earned.
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The Splash Brothers
The Splash Brothers Duo came onto the scene. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were an amazing pair and continually kept other teams guessing about what they would do next, propelling them to superstar status.
Still Dominating Today
Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson began to dominate the NBA court. Along with a great management team they are stars in their field.
They play on their court, nicknamed “The Roaracle” and are said to have the best home-court advantage in all of the NBA. Their four championship titles prove that to be true, without a doubt.
Only time will tell what the Golden State Warriors will do next. - to see what we mean.