Most OVERPOWERED Team of All Time

For two decades it was universally accepted that the 1996 Bulls were the greatest NBA

team

of all

time

, but then the 2017 Warriors entered the chat, a

team

that had just won 73 games added Kevin Durant behind Durant's back. with two League MVPs on defense. player of the year and best two-way shooting guard in the game The Warriors swept every NBA team establishing the best playoff record in NBA history, but did Kevin Durant's titles with State certify his place among the top 10 players? of history and they are the 2017 Warriors really are the best team of all

time

, obviously we will never know, but you put us on paper with them.

I like our chances over the last 10 years. It is not difficult to say who was the best organization in the NBA, from the team owner to the cleaning lady there is no franchise better organized than the Golden State Warriors in 2023 the warriors were worth 7.7 billion twice as much as the average franchise in the NBA NBA aside from the Dallas Cowboys the Warriors are the

most

valuable sports franchise in the world and if anyone predicted this In 2010 you would call them crazy, back then the Warriors were al

most

a laughing stock, a fun little team that rarely made the playoffs and the fourth best team in California until Joe Lob bought the team for $450 million and everything changed.

Lob immediately started winning. Big moves: Firing legendary coach Don Nelson, trading then-Dub's best player and crowd favorite Monte Ellis, and hiring the inexperienced Bob Myers as general manager. All three moves were extremely unpopular with the Oakland fan base, but the lob and Myers soon proved to be three steps ahead of everyone else. When it came to building a winning team, if you look up, it's a very lonely place, we want another one, while the new general manager inherited the greatest shooter of all time. Myers immediately tied Steph to a team-friendly contract and then he would be gone.

He then drafted Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green in 2014. Myers signed Steve Steve Kerr and signed impact veterans like Andrew Bogot, Andre Iguodala and Sean Livingston in his first season under Coach Kerr. The Warriors ran circles around everyone with a frenetic pace and incredible shots. their stellar defense did what seemed unimaginable just a few years ago, win the 2015 NBA championship. We did it. It started in 2016. The league didn't get the memo on how to catch up with the Warriors and they set the new NBA regular season winning record with 73 wins and only nine losses, but burdened with chasing the record, the dubs lost steam and ​​they were defeated in the 2016 finals, but this defeat turned out to be a blessing in disguise because they were not crowned champions and due to a huge increase in the salary cap thanks to a new NBA TV deal the warriors were able to sign the universally recognized Kevin Durant as the second best player on the planet the entire world called KD a coward a traitor a snake a cupcake and God knows what else I see it as the weakest move I've ever seen from a superstar plain and simple that's how I see it , but the truth is that KD needed the Warriors and the Warriors needed him when the 2017 season began, the Warriors were virtually unbeatable throughout the season without any problems.

KD seamlessly joined the Warriors' offense and Kerr didn't have to find strange strategies to get his four stars to share the ball. KY played the most selfless basketball of his career because for the first time. he didn't have to score a single point and his team could still win the game. Golden State won 67 games with the highest offensive rating in NBA history, the second-best defense in the league and the third-best net rating in NBA history. The Warriors turned on the PlayStation, entered a cheat code and played the entire season in God mode, managed to make it through the playoffs without losing a single game, swept their three series in the west and then, in the finals, A familiar opponent awaited LeBron James and the defending champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers, had dominated Uber and lost just one playoff game on their way to the Finals, but unlike the 2015 and 2016 Finals, where LeBron went, with difference, the best player on the court, the Warriors had the perfect antidote to King James.

Not only did Durant bring an offensive dimension to the Warriors that they didn't have before, he also brought a defensive presence, and his six-foot-tall mobility made it difficult for James to get to the basket at will in the first two. In the games where the Warriors swept, the Cavs' turnovers created intractable problems for Cleveland as they gave up numerous easy points to the Warriors, a crazy pace in the lane, but even when all five Cavs managed to get on the same defensive in time, they were killed with Durant Curry's pick and roll. The Cavs had a potent offense, but the Dub's ability to hit back-to-back 3-pointers hit Cleveland like an avalanche.

In the 77-year history of the NBA, there hasn't been a team that could turn on the turbo like that and go up a two. -point lead more than 20 in 3 minutes, pass completely and Durant throws it, however, when the series returned to Cleveland for game three, the Cavs looked much better and their offense kept them in the lead for much of the game, apparently. LeBron and company would win the game and keep the series alive, but then in the final minute, ktie hit one of the most vicious shots in NBA Finals history. Durant by three, it's good Kevin Durant from the center and State takes the lead.

Cleveland still had a chance to win it but suddenly they couldn't buy a single point and didn't score a single point in the last three minutes, the Warriors won the game taking a 30-0 lead in the series and then the Cavs They somehow managed to win Game 4 in what was arguably the best offensive game ever in the Finals, hitting 24 three-pointers, an NBA playoff record, but it was clear to everyone that they couldn't sustain that type. of shots and win the ring against these Warriors in game five. Golden State finished the job by finishing the playoffs with 16 wins and only one loss, which was the best postseason streak in NBA history.

Therein lies redemption for Golden State. One of the great playoff runs of all time is complete. KD finally won that first title that had eluded him for so long that he averaged at an unreal level. 35.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, one steal and 1.6 blocks per game, with 56% field goals, 47% three-pointers and 93% free throws. It was one of the best Finals performances of all time and of course KD won Finals MVP. However, despite the greatness of Durant and Golden State, the basketball world was not impressed, many people enjoyed watching them lose in 2016 and many of those people were upset that we were so good and are still upset when KD joined the Warriors.

They were expected to win and their championship seemed too easy, they had two MVPs on their team, a reigning Defensive Player of the Year and Klay Thompson, the best two-way guard in the NBA, they were all of average age. of 27, which is considered excellent for basketball players, add Iguodala Shawn Livingston David West Javale McGee and Zaza pachulia, all playing phenomenal basketball off the bench, and then you have an absolute giant, his offense had so many systematic solutions and so much talent that defenses had to do it. they choose their poison, or they allow an open dunk or they allow three of the best shooters in history to have an open shot.

Golden State's defense was mobile and super connected, they created many turnovers and killed opponents in transition, confident that they did not have a dominant post player. goal scorer and if they were facing a top talent on the low block like Prime Sha, that would certainly give them problems, but given the style of play and the state of the league in 2017, those were minimal flaws, however, it is one thing to dominate and a completely different one. ball game to become a dynasty, we know how difficult it will be, we know how difficult it is to be the best team in the league.

I think we're all ready for that challenge and in 2018, this incredible Warriors team had a tougher road than anyone expected winning 58 games in the regular season, their defense falling outside the top 10 in the league and overall, They didn't look as fluid and connected as they did the year before when injuries played a role, but the dubs still had a lot to offer. talent who easily won the first round against the Spurs despite Curry not playing in the second round. Steph returned and they defeated the Pelicans in five games, ensuring a matchup that every NBA fan had been waiting for, a clash with the number one Rockets and the league's MVP.

James Harden the Rockets built their entire roster to be able to match the Warriors and suddenly the Golden State players looked mortal again Houston pushed the Warriors out of their comfort zone by slowing down the pace as much as possible with an average possession of 18 seconds They also attacked the Warriors one-on-one to avoid double teams and killed dubs on the glass with their offensive rebounds, but every time Kerr faced a deficit in any game he simply used the lineup of death for which no team I had an answer. Except for Houston with PJ Tucker at center and long defenders on the wings, the Rockets neutralized the best five-man lineup in NBA history with their own version of small ball with dominant switch defenses, the Rockets shut down the offense Golden State's movement problems and forced them to attack through isolations. which put the Splash Brothers in discomfort for much of the series after five games, the Rockets had three to lead and it looked like the Warriors dynasty was in earnest.

Jeopardy has Force One, except in the final moments of game five, Chris Paul got hurt and was ruled out of the Series game, game six was a blowout with the Warriors winning by 29 and everyone expected the same result in game seven and yet the Rockets began the decisive game losing their minds. Houston had an 11-point lead at the half and it looked like David could somehow beat Goliath, but then the Warriors hit the turbo button again and hit a series of three-pointers to turn the game around. The game was still close until the end, but then the Rockets missed 27 three-pointers in a row and it was all over.

The dubs made it to another finals and for the fourth year in a row they faced off against LeBron and the Cavs, but this time King James didn't have Kyrie and it was a miracle he even made it to the finals because it looked like he was playing with some spectators he picked up. on the street on the way to the arena, however, in the first game, LeBron showed that he is one of the goats by scoring 51 points. Curry comes in and throws it in only for J.R Smith to forget the score of the game in the final moments and pass. a potential game winning shot I look at Braun Braun I look pointing like that's him pointing I look over oh man and after that I thought "I know this just happened, not in the final" after that it was all over and the El The Warriors' next title was a walk in the park, as they swept the Cavs, the only close game being Game 3, which was again clinched by Kevin Durant's deep three-pointer from virtually the same spot as the year before.

Kevin Durant, far outside, will deliver to Kevin Durant from the center. a six point game with 29 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and more than two blocks per game and 50 40 90 shots split. Durant deservedly won another Finals MVP. Is incredible. It's good for you to be around guys like this. He helps you become a better basketball player. player and a better man and this is a journey that is better than a destination, you know, I am happy to be part of this group, but after the final there was a familiar feeling, no one was impressed, everyone expected the Warriors to win new and in 2019, this feeling began to invade the Warriors themselves, they seemed to be just going through the motions and, for the first time in the cerr era, the dubs began to have chemistry problems in a close game against the Clippers.

Draymond took the ball and refused to pass. It's about KD completely blowing the play and losing the game instead of saying my bad Draymond went crazy cursing at Durant and telling him he could leave the team. Durant was in his contract year and was no longer entirely happy in Golden State. "It's key that we didn't show it and that's what bothered me more than anything after this incident. Draymond was suspended by the team, but his chemistry issues were never resolved, they told me at the time and said, 'I'm leaving.' to suspend for this game I laughed at them, literally laughed in their faces, yet Golden State was still NBA royalty with more talent than any other team, yet their infamous motion offense stagnated further and Durant He did not accept the team concept. as much as before, instead he started playing like he did in OKC using his otherworldly basketball talentto score in isolation, but since it was KD it worked and the warriors were winning.

I'm Kevin Durant, you know who I am. Do you know who I am. He again outscored the Rockets much more easily than last time despite losing Durant to injury after Game 5. Five ktie would not play a second of the Conference Finals, but the dubs still swept Portland and reached the finals for the fifth year in a row, but against the Raptors. who were led by Kawh Leonard and were far more talented than any team the dubs faced that year. The Warriors were in trouble with Draymont completely losing faith in his shooting. Aging Iguodala and Livingston and a thin bench.

Golden State suddenly lacked firepower after four games. They were down 3-1 and were on the verge of a loss if they wanted any chance at winning another title, they desperately needed KD, so despite still nursing the calf injury, Durant finally suited up for the first four. games, the Raptors were dominant and led three games. one, but suddenly Golden State has a new addition, Kevin Durant, and during the first quarter of game five it looked like the Warriors were back with Durant in the lineup, the Raptors couldn't throw all their defenders at Steph and Golden . State's offense breathed again on defense.

KD was also a big help and was one of the rare guys who could take on Kawai one on one, but the dream of defending the title lasted 14 minutes at the start of the second quarter. Durant attempted to pass Serge Ibaka when he heard a pop and fell to the ground, his Achilles tendon gone. and he knew it right away, the Warriors somehow won game five, but without Durant and then also with Klay Thompson, who tore his ACL in game six, their season was over and the Raptors were the new champions of the NBA, but it is true that Durant came to an already built team. a winning team in this series showed how important he was to the Warriors and how much they needed him to win championships, while many will discredit KD's Legacy because he won his only two championships on Steph Curry's team, it was clear that Durant was the best warrior.

Player KD was always considered a phenom because he was seven feet tall with the ball-handling athleticism and shooting ability of a guard. He was always a scoring machine, but it was when he joined the Warriors that he became a complete player and one of the best. ever touched a basketball when he played in Oakland, KD was in his athletic prime with 30 pounds more muscle than when he was drafted and about 10 pounds more than he has now because he had to lose some weight after his Achilles tendon injury to avoid suffering he was injured again while his basketball growth stalled in OKC when he joined the Warriors Durant had added something new to his game each season he became more comfortable moving without the ball in the first year buying completely warrior move offense with lots of screens and cuts Durant became a phenomenal defender in year two, averaging a career-high 1.8 blocks per game;

In fact, before getting injured and missing the final two months of the regular season, he was highly regarded for defensive player of the year and eventually became a better playmaker. As a junior, he averaged a career-high 5.9 assists per game, more than Curry, who was the team's point guard. Durant's feel for the game had grown by leaps and bounds, and although he was primarily known as a scorer, a team could now run everything. offense through him as a forward similar to LeBron and just like LeBron perfected his game and completed it in Miami, Durant did the same in Golden State, both were ostracized because of their decisions, both won two championships with their new teams and they both eventually became the best players in the world, it's a shame that just when KD finally took the crown from LeBron he got injured if he stayed healthy the Warriors probably would have defeated the Raptors and KD would win three straight Finals MVP. a feat achieved only by Michael Jordan and Shaq the Warriors had weaknesses that could be exploited before Durant arrived and he gave them an answer for everything it was everything we could have asked for he represented us on the court he represented us off the court in his three Runs in the playoffs with the Warriors KD averaged 375 on 50490 shots while playing great defense.

Durant was the one who coined the term unicorn when talking about christs porzingis, meaning he is a SF footer who can do everything on the court, but is still Durant himself who he is. the best unicorn in basketball history and although many will criticize the Warriors for adding Durant to a team that won 73 games the year before, it is undeniable that this group was one of the best teams of all time along with the Bulls in 96 and the Celtics in 86. and the Lakers in 2001 and for more content on all things NBA, keep watching.