The Warriors dominated the rest of the NBA in the regular season to the tune of a 67-15 record and then went 12 and 3 in the playoffs dismantling the Pelicans, Grizzlies, and the Rockets along the way.
They improved dramatically thanks to Steve Kerr who took what Mark Jackson had left, fine tuned the defense with the help of Ron Adams, and with the help of Alvin Gentry (lead assistant) improved the offense greatly.
Steve Kerr and Alvin Gentry also helped Stephen Curry develop into a bonafide superstar and 1st time MVP winner. Curry also has become a media sensation this postseason thanks to his 2 year old daughter Riley who was with him at two of his post game news conferences.
Draymond Green also expanded his points per game allowing him to become more of a weapon as he can already guard every position on the floor.
The team also got better because every single player was able to buy in to what Steve Kerr and his staff wanted to do.
This is evidenced by David Lee taking a reserve role and barely playing as well as Andre Igulodou stepping down from starting into a sixth man role, and providing excellent shutdown defense off the bench.
All the players also stayed healthy for the most part so there wasn't a lot of roster turnover.
The Warriors also added quality depth before this season so their starters didn't play too much in the regular season. Their second unit became one of the best in the NBA as they were able to keep the Warriors in the game while Curry and his fellow starters took a rest.
The Warriors will be going for their first title since 1975 and they'll be looking to end this historic season the right way, but it will not be easy.
Their opponent: The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavs, are looking to bring the first major pro sports title to Cleveland since 1964 earlier then LBJ expected them to be playing for a crown.
They are led on the court by Lebron James, and on the sidelines by David Blatt. Coach Blatt is similar to Steve Kerr because they're both rookie head coaches in the NBA, but unlike Steve Kerr, David Blatt coached in Europe for a while where he had a lot of success.
Lebron James is playing at his peak form and he's carrying this team through the playoffs basically on his own.
This year he made a new big 3 with Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, but Kevin Love separated his shoulder playing Boston in the first round. Kyrie Irving is still able to play, but he's dealing with foot and knee problems so he's not 100%.
This has allowed for supporting players like JR Smith, Iman Shumpert, Tristan Thompson, and Timofey Mosgov to step up and help out LBJ.
The Cavs have gone 12 and 2 in the postseason so far which shows that they're a tough team to beat.
This should be a fun and exciting series and I'm looking forward to watching whether Curry, the reigning MVP can win his 1st title in his first final, or if James, the four time MVP can win his 3rd title in what is his 5th straight final appearance, but first with the Cavs.
I predict that the Warriors will win in 6 hard fought games.
All the players also stayed healthy for the most part so there wasn't a lot of roster turnover.
The Warriors also added quality depth before this season so their starters didn't play too much in the regular season. Their second unit became one of the best in the NBA as they were able to keep the Warriors in the game while Curry and his fellow starters took a rest.
The Warriors will be going for their first title since 1975 and they'll be looking to end this historic season the right way, but it will not be easy.
Their opponent: The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavs, are looking to bring the first major pro sports title to Cleveland since 1964 earlier then LBJ expected them to be playing for a crown.
They are led on the court by Lebron James, and on the sidelines by David Blatt. Coach Blatt is similar to Steve Kerr because they're both rookie head coaches in the NBA, but unlike Steve Kerr, David Blatt coached in Europe for a while where he had a lot of success.
Lebron James is playing at his peak form and he's carrying this team through the playoffs basically on his own.
This year he made a new big 3 with Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, but Kevin Love separated his shoulder playing Boston in the first round. Kyrie Irving is still able to play, but he's dealing with foot and knee problems so he's not 100%.
This has allowed for supporting players like JR Smith, Iman Shumpert, Tristan Thompson, and Timofey Mosgov to step up and help out LBJ.
The Cavs have gone 12 and 2 in the postseason so far which shows that they're a tough team to beat.
This should be a fun and exciting series and I'm looking forward to watching whether Curry, the reigning MVP can win his 1st title in his first final, or if James, the four time MVP can win his 3rd title in what is his 5th straight final appearance, but first with the Cavs.
I predict that the Warriors will win in 6 hard fought games.
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