Here's why this was the Warriors greatest title run 

People like to discredit the 2015 finals like it doesnt matter. But when Kawhi defeated them it secures his legacy. Curry haters has nothing to say now he got that fmvp he always deserve.

This is probably my favourite NBA season, these guys deserved it so much after that many injuries and so many "professionals" talking shit about them. Great team, with an exemplar culture.

I still think Klay did good considering what he had to come back from. Sure his shots weren't falling as consistently. However, I think his returned presence on the court helped GSW get back into Championship mode. I for one am looking forward to see how he plays next year.

It’s so great to see someone change the way fans view them like Wiggins did this postseason. He was their second best player not just in the finals but the whole postseason by far

They developed the youngsters when they were down and now built them up to have championship experience!!

I disagree, 2018 finals was much more debatable on who deserved the FMVP. Steph had better stats than Durant in 3 out of the 4 games but KD had the more memorable performance in game 3 which I believe is the only reason why he got it and Curry only had 11 points in that game 3. Plus people never seem to want to talk about gravity. Did people see defenders running to Steph on fast breaks and then KD gets a wide open waltz to the hoop for a dunk? Happened multiple times in both years.

This one seemed a lot like 2015 in a lot of ways. A lot of veterans mixed in with some young talent and guys that didn’t pan out on other teams finding their way on the team. The underdog if you will. It feels similar to the first warriors championship.

i don’t get it, how does steph have a reputation of having “shaky” finals performances. he’s only had one finals series where he’s played below his standards (2016). he has been in SIX finals. he has played at a superstar level for every other series. that entire narrative was started by trolls, yet y’all buy into it

The dynasty never ended!! They kept their core, even after a top 3 player left!! Never have we seen that before!!

most impressive part to me is how they won without having to move their young core to “win now” they won while keeping their future

So in terms of having the 17th offensive rating, you have to understand that we were still missing a lot of our core for much of the season. Klay was out for basically the whole 1st half. Dray missed significant time. Even Steph got injured towards the end and missed many games. They only had a few games together. I imagine if you spread that out over an entire season, they would rank towards the top. Definitely showed that in the playoffs.

The Wiggins redemption arc was awesome. The fact that he’s still 27, Poole is 23, and if Moody, Kuminga, and Wiseman pan out , we could be looking at the most successful franchise in sports history. However, it will be difficult for Golden State to keep all of those guys, with Wiggins and Poole waiting on huge contracts in the near future

Watching GP2 flying through the sky is so beautiful. Payton makes every game fun to watch. So proud of where he’s come to. Hard work pays off and mad respect to Payton till the end of Time.

I think the reason why they became so good is because of steve kerr. kerr being on one of the best teams of all time and possibly applying that to his coaching abilities im not surprised they were able to develop players very well

Okay I'm gonna ask a legit question besides 2016 when has curry underperformed for an entire finals or playoff series?? I've always hated that notion that Curry wasn't a playoff performer.

it was so satisfying seeing Curry getting his Finals MVP, it really made me emotional, now he is for sure top 10 player ever

Not mentioned in this video: these Warriors are the first team in NBA history (that I know of) to win a championship playing small ball on a full time basis, even more than the 2014-15 team that revolutionized basketball.

Michael Jordan vs the DPOY in the finals 27 on 41% Steph vs the DPOY in the finals 31 on 48%

You can say the same for the celtics if they won: - Low expectation at the start of the season - Average offense, Elite defense - Homegrown talents: Tatum, Brown, Smart, Rob, Pritchard - Lost cause: Horford, White - Tatum overshadowed by Kyrie before

This is what happens when you have GM that develops players . Minnesota could've had this if they actually develop him right way

They have scary talent from the best to the last player coming of the bench. I could see them winning many more

After this season for Steph, it's all gravy. Statistically, he will retire light years ahead of everyone else when it comes to shooting, he is the Wilt of shooting without a doubt in my mind. Getting 4 rings with the team that drafted him, attracting a superstar like KD to want to come and play with him, Finals MVP, 2x MVP, CHANGED THE GAME AS A WHOLE, he's done it all. My new nickname for him is Mr. Unanimous. He's at the table now and forever. Congratulations!

To me one thing that adds a lot of value to the 2015 ring (outside of it being the first of this Warriors core), is that I remember that they revolutionized the game that season. It was just so impressive and fun watching them play, it was the birth of a system that would turn them into a dinasty. I mean Curry won MVP that year.

They even had great player development like for sure Andrew Wiggins absolutely impacted this Warriors team , this was the trade that they actually needed to make in 2019/2020 , and Jordan Poole’s development when Klay Thompson was still recovering from those horrific injuries , but for sure Steph has come so much after they last won that 3rd title in 2018

The moment he knew that they are winning the championship, Steph was able to finally let go and break down from all the emotional rollercoaster he has gone through. He even said it in one of his postgame interview that he was drained from the whole thing. And it definitely showed, from the start of season, up to the playoffs and to the finals. He busted his a** and willed his team to win. He won't admit it publicly but he knew he had to prove naysayers that he can win a chip w/o KD, win a Finals MVP and that he is one of the all time greats! Whether they win another ring or not won't matter that much as this 4th one because of what he has accomplished this whole season!Can't hate this guy. He makes everyone believe that with the right mindset, anyone can do anyting! RESPECT!!! #STEPH30 #CHEFMVP

The version of the Warriors that were in the playoffs NEVER played in the regular season. Klay, Steph and Draymond each took turns missing a bunch of games and the team constantly had to adjust to missing a key piece. They weren't even really 100% until the Finals. Steph was off the bench initially, and then GP2 and Porter were out in earlier rounds.

With Klay back, I knew they would be fine even if he's not his 2019 prior self.

This is the most significant title of this dynasty. So happy for the 👨‍🍳 Wardell Stephen Curry!!!!

In Minnesota we used to call him Standrew Wiggins cause every play he would just stand in the pocket waiting for the three to be passed to him. That was it! Great for him.

I'm a Clippers fan and I don't like the Warriors for that obvious reasons. But I'm happy for them winning the NBA title cause that shows that you don't need anybody(I'm throwing shade at KD) to succeed in life. And if someone tells you otherwise, work for it harder to be in the spot the Warriors are right now just so you can slap the faces of your doubters.

Glad Warriors won proud of Steph and them! Dray showed his play making abilities to help assist Steph and co.

I'm still confused by the folks who say Curry doesn't perform in the finals or even think his performance is shaky. 2015 - 26 ppg, 2016 - 22.6 ppg (his lowest, on that 73 win team and as folks hate to admit, he got injured early in the playoffs against houston and it hampered him), 2017 w/Durant - 26.8 ppg, 2018 w/Durant - 27.5 ppg, and 2019 - 30.5 ppg. Now 2022 - 31.2 ppg. Those numbers are better than most that played in the finals.

People forget that the warriors gave it all the last time they were in the finals. A true champions heart. Klay went down, Iggy was out there limping with a bad back, KD got hurt, and Kevon Looney was out there with a fcked up back and still jumping and diving everywhere. They didn't try to preserve their health at all. Not surprising it took a minute to get back right. More surprising that they managed to do it.

I've been a Warriors fan since 2005 and I've watched every single draft for us since then, it's CRAZY how we got here, all home grown + Old man Iggy. I'm not an emotional person but when the buzzer sounded, I felt it NGL 😭🤌🏾

This is an excellent video. You gave great info and your production is top notch. I wish more channels were this good

Their future is really bright kuminga and moody showed flashes especially in that near comeback against dallas in game 4 Wiseman did show some signs as well before his injury

Steph Curry was already in my top 5 before his 4th title win

I ain't gonna lie you were so wrong about steph curry in the finals, at least look it up. He has already joined Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo that averages at least 25 5 5 on a 55% TS and when you consider is height he is arguably the best player than all of them! So please don't join these folks that says curry doesn't showed up?

Thank you andy

It’s nice to see you uploading positive content. : ) Edit: you can hear it in your voice. Do this more often for U

I was shocked to see Andrew Wiggins play like his life depended on it.. Andrew played lights out basketball and refused to be denied of Championship gold.. You can tell Stephen Curry was going through the motions.. Something in his private life was hitting him hard and he might as well just overcome it..

I'm from Palo Alto, and I discovered basketball at the age of 6, over the winter of 1995 to 1996. I attended my first Warriors game in January, 1996, and I was hooked. We weren't very good. We didn't make the playoffs until I was almost 16 with the We Believe Warriors. I really thought that squad, knocking off a #1 seed in an upset that wasn't really an upset (we dominated the Mavs the whole season. They matched BADLY against us. We were their worst nightmare) was as good as it would ever get. All I ever wanted from the time I was 6 years old was to see the Dubs win the championship. JUST ONCE I said. That's all I want. Just one. When the Giants won the World Series in 2010, my Dad, huge baseball dork, was wiping tears, and when he hugged me he said "it's worth the wait." He was right. When they won in 2015, I couldn't believe how happy I was. That's all I ever wanted. BUT, it's addictive. Winning is. Start the next season with a historic run, finish 73-9.. and then lose in the Finals after being up 3 to 1. Dagger to the heart. THEN we get Kevin Durant, and everyone hates us. Every day some piece of shit calls me a "bandwagon" fan on Twitter and bitches about Kevin Durant when they cheer for the Lakers or the Heat or Lebron's team to be determined. The first time in 70+ year-old franchise's history we signed a marquee free agent and everyone hated us for it. I didn't care. We won twice more. Fuck all them. They were just jealous. Then everyone got hurt, we lost to Toronto, and then KD left and we finished dead last. Yea, there were bandwagon fans, and they disappeared. But I watched it all, heartbroken and hopeful. When Steph got really hurt and Klay got re-injured in a pick-up game, a really bad ACL tear, it felt like our window had slammed shut. Getting Andrew Wiggins felt like a desperation move. But, that's old hat for me. I love the sport and I love the Golden State Warriors, and that love never hinged on them winning. So this one? 2022? It doesn't seem possible that feeling 2015 gave me could be topped, but this one does by several multiples. It's the best. This is the one that puts the franchise above other champions. More than Bird's Celtics, or Hakeem's Rockets, or the Willis Reed Knicks. This puts us in the pantheon. We're not just champions anymore. We're a dynasty. It's the one that solidified Steph Curry as a top-10 all-time player. It gave us great stories of redemption, especially for Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II, who have now shaken the BUST label for good. We won before Kevin Durant, and we won after. He needed us. We didn't' need him. For the first time in my lifetime, nobody picked us to win, and we won anyway. Even better: I couldn't attend games from 2005 onward because I struggled badly with photosensitive epilepsy. I didn't see the We Believe team in person. I didn't see us beat Dallas. I wasn't there in 2017 to see us clinch the title. But, I just overcame it, and I had season tickets to see it all. I was there live to see us eliminate all the Western teams. The little girl who fell in love with the sport of basketball, who thought she missed her chance to see their title run live, got to see her team play in the NBA Finals, live in and person. When we won Game 2, there it was. I got to see the Warriors win a game of the NBA Finals. I'm not sorry that we didn't win at home. I know now what people who cheer for teams that don't win never find out: when you're a champion, you don't need to be there to see it. You feel it. 2022 was the best. Thank you so much Golden State. This was a dream season for me! The happiest I've ever been in my sports-watching lifetime!

The best comeback story of the decade and one of most legendary playoff seasons of all time

Only thing i can hope for now is that the warriors keep their young core. It looks damn exciting.

This is exactly what alot of NBA teams need to do. Their are a ton of talented players just need to make them bloom.

Congrats Andy, this video and your correct observations and analysis about this championship run by GSW is simply true and thought provoking. More power and keep on uploading these kind of videos

Soooo many feel good stories!!!!

2022 curry wasant bad he played the best Defence of his life and rebounds he was a better playmaker and leader than any other version of him, this season had the most accolades of his career so if we’re talking all around this is his best or 2 best season ever

Respect for curry man he deserved it honestly he worked hard for it👏

As a Lakers fan, thanks Dubs for defeating the Celtics. People were also questioning if Kobe could win a title without Shaq. It's unbelievable that a player at his height can be in the same conversation as Jordan, James, Magic, etc. I'm lucky to witness Steph play in my life time.

Always believed in Wigs since 2014 and Imma proud fan 😍

This was the most well-deserved win they have got so far. It's insane to me all those doubt on percentages for Warriors not to win it all. I love seeing people proving others wrong. There's something rewarding about it. I bet one of you in the comments doubted Warriors from the start of the season too and here is your L, hold it.

i disagree about this being curry's worst season, he was leagues above everyone else before the new year and then just lost his shot from the new year until the finals where he went off. But anyways, most people seem to forget how curry was playing early season

Your analysis is very true . Thanks you made all who watched this realize what gsw most of all curry is all about !

My boy Andy

Here’s why it was their greatest title run •They faced a healthy team in the Finals and weren’t overpowered with KD A ring is still a ring yes, but this one means the absolute most out of them. Steph played great, he was the reason they won a crucial game 4 etc etc. That’s why he was so emotional after winning this title unlike the rest where he was just hyped up.

Curry #2 all time point guard. This has elevated him past Thomas and Stockton. I'd still put Magic at #1 for now but Curry might be the only player for a very long time that might catch Magic.

It's insane that Steph Curry has to validate his greatness after the last 8 years. He's changed the league, redefined the game, created an entire generation of people that want to be like him. And he's only 6'2". The 2016 Cavs don't get an asterisk on their victory even though Dray was suspended, Curry had two different injuries, and Iguodala was our injured. The Raptors don't get dinged in 2019 even though Durant tore his Achilles, Klay tore his ACL, and Steph played through a painful foot sprain. It's night night time for the haters and critics.

Heavy Gratitude

Nice breakdown as always pleasure watching your videos. I think you should also include about other players and analysts started mocking at them since 2020 (made clear during Draymond podcast and Steph presscon). And imo 2019 by far was the weakest, no depth at all lost KD and Klay, one third Boogie and had to call Bogut back.

The Warriors Franchise the last 10 years, has been so crazy 4 titles in 8 years, amazing! Also, it could have been 6 in 8 years, if they didn't lose to the Cavs and Raptors. Sounds even more impressive, when you think about it

I think a big part of why their offense went down to previous years , was because of draymond's constant injuries through the season, people criticize him or don't give them credit because he isn't putting up 20 points a game or they don't like the way he talks, but he helps start the offense and is a great facilitator, of course not to mention his impact on defense. I think not having him along with klay returning after 2 years stagnated their offense, I think next year assuming both guys are healthy they will be much better and Jordan poole will continue to develop. I agree with all your points in this video andy another great video I have some other video suggestions you should do Kobes first year after the shaq trade D Rose 2011 MVP season The 08 mvp race. The one with Steve Nash and Shaq gets talked about a lot, but most people don't talk about the 08 MVP race Some ppl think cp3 or bron should've won Alonzo morning as a what if player, had he not had issues with his kidneys Why the NBA almost went bankrupt in the 70s

What a nice video

2009 KOBE BRYANT Won his 4th Championship and First Finals MVP. (13th Year in the League @ the same Team) *2022 STEPHEN CURRY Win his* *4th CHAMPIONSHIP and First FINALS MVP* *(13th Year in the League @ the same Team)*

He has the Kobe problem when Kobe won his 1st FMVP it was his 4th ring it’s unfair criticism but he’s in that class with Kobe,MJ, LBJ which is they’ll get criticized regardless if it’s fair or not that’s just the way it goes

DEFENSE always make a sense when your shots dont find a net... That Pistons 2004 was a great team too ... but taht team Detroit have in 2004 was the greatest team defense ever i dont think we see another team like this again... I am happy for my man Wiggins... U deserve this championchip!!! AMAZING YR and NBA NEVER disapoind me is always amazing yr///

Usually it's all about narratives and this championship's narrative is definitely the best in their championship runs. So much stories for each player. My favorite is GP2 especially after getting injured in the 2nd round and getting back in the finals and winning it all.

I think another reason why this means so much is that this chip was literally anyones to win. Parity in the league hasnt been this high in years. Bucks, heat, lakers, celtics, warriors, nets, 76ers (esp. If simmons played), nuggets, suns, mavs. All these teams are genuinely either one piece away from winning it all or one injury away from crashing. Warriors won because of a discrete combination of depth, coaching, OGs and youngsters, underdog players, and luck. the storyline of klay coming back and not knowing what kind of player he would become and obviously green being washed up. But, if the warriors didnt have all these stars align (looney underrated, wiggins all star, poole becoming curry 2.0, GP2 signed and playing as if hes 5 inches taller) they would have lost. They were genuinely one injury away from losing. People may say they saw this coming, but all of things did have to go right for this to happen. It was said esrlier in the season that the team who wins this year may not be the most talented, but the most healthy. And in some ways, this is true. Yes, the talent is inarguable, but the warriors did escape these playoffs relatively unscathed compared to years past (ligament tears, concussions, sprained ankles, broken foots, knee sprains) If Timelord had both knees, things could have been a bit different...but doesnt change how tatum was absolutely locked down

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2:57 nice choice of highlight while dishing the good and bad about j pool... two 🌟

Curry was amazing the first 2 months of the season and then he went into a prolonged slump. I think stuff going on off the court plus the mental grind of a long season were factors. Once the playoffs started, prime Curry returned. Congrats to the Warriors.

curry has nothing else to prove in the nba now. he has all the boxes checked now.

I disagree with Curry not performing well in the finals. Just take a look at his final averages

The Warriors winning the 2022 championship is one of the most feel-good stories in recent history right up there with the Milwaukee Bucks in the year prior and both share the same criteria and that's they won it all with homegrown players.

It blows my mind how hated andrew wiggins was in Minnesota, people saying that he's a bust and all, and yet still got a ring wayy earlier than harden and cp3

See no matter how tight the Celtics defense is if Curry is hot there's nothing u can do about it

Who else misses Andy Hoops’ how good was X NBA player was actually videos ?

I agree Andy. This is was arguably the toughest of the four title runs for the Splash Brothers era Golden State Warriors. Before the 2022 Dubs, only one team won it all on the Boston Celtics's parquet floor and that was the Los Angeles Lakers in 1985.

Congratulations to the GS Warriors. I'm a Milwaukee fan, but I enjoy seeing hard-work and humble stars like Steph and Klay win. Hope to meet you guys in the finals next year

Memphis is the only threat to them. Luka can’t do it by himself. Phoenix is old and we’ve seen Devin do it by himself before. And everyone else isn’t worth mentioning due to injury history or being too young.

Eh, this take is very wrong. Let’s not forget Dirk went through a young and hungry thunder team and a title defending lakers not to mention the trio in the Heat. This video is recency bias if I’m being honest.

Just when everyone thought it was the end of the championship warriors steph having injuries and klay out. Remember saying that season it was over just seeing other teams stack up people saying nets and lakers in the finals east and west getting stronger, This championship was truly a special one for the warriors. Im no warrior fan but Once everyone was back and healthy on that roster and just seeing drey , klay and steph their first game together i got the same feel when drose first return since acl it was very emotional. Gotta give credit to the people behind everything their front office, coaching, training staff , medical they got the best of the best to keep this team like a championship team. The scary part about this too is there only getting started again , they will be back in the finals again and again. This warriors team going to have a documentary soon when its all said and done just like the bulls had once in last dance. May not have witnessed the jordan bulls dominate but glad that i have witness this as basketball fan seeing the warriors win championships and the best shooter ever.

This one definitely hit different

PUT RESPECT ON WIGGINS NAME HE IS THE REASON WHY THEY WON THE WHOLE THING

KD has ALOT of prove. Steph proved he can win without him. KD got swept in round 1.

What hits me is that there are so many high quality players that just needs the right role to succeed. The warriors run this year is also amazing because it really gives hope to many "lost causes", and shows the other organizations that you have to make best use of what you have. This is the best basketball league in the world where the best basketball players gathered. So many stories it almost like it's a fairy tale

Yeah I Think Everyone Would Agree With This One Bro💯

Technically, it was his 2nd Season shooting below 40% from three

I dont consider Lebron as a GOAT because of this. This dude stayed and got championships. This one he got is why hes great.. he didnt ask for more player or tried to make his own team. He just played his role and got 4 rings. He changed the game based on his skill and not that he can GM his on players. He did it with what he had..

GP2s little speech on Draymond podcast made me shed a tear glad this team got it done.

Honestly I believe the first was the most special, watching the growth and everything come together. this one is almost as special because of all the back stories redemption time has come. Go warriors

As a Heat fan, I’m proud of Golden State. They really put the pieces together this season and build around Curry, Thompson, and Green. This was by far their best championship season in recent years. I don’t know why people buried their 2015 run just because Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving were out and LeBron had to carry the team by himself. Proof that LeBron really needs another star help to win him a championship. While Golden State built around their guys, besides 2017, and 18 when KD was like a mercenary to help them win more. Miami, we gotta get superstars to join the team to help win us championships. That’s why we really never had top picks in the draft besides Dwyane Wade, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro who is rumored to be traded for another star to join Jimmy in Miami. But anyway, I was impressed with the Warriors run and they were shadowed these last 2 years and got back on top again with no help of Kevin Durant. Congratulations to them on winning their 7th franchise championship.

They either choose to transition into the next Era. Or they continue to chase championships. Use their assets to now to contend next season. Their best bet is to chase championships. A player like curry doesn't come around often. The way he makes it so easy on the rest of the team. OG Anunoby fits this team perfectly.a 3 and D player that then can go small with

You prove the internet is undefeated. Dub life everyone come to the bay you’re welcome!!!

Just want to shout out here for Klay. Two possible career ending injuries, 941 days without a game. He overcame it and played as cool as he was. Absolutely amazing!

BS, KD did not out played Steph in the those finals. You cannot out play someone who step aside to let someone else shine. If that's case Steph would have never been able to be Steph again. Steph got his while letting someone else shine in the process. The media, talking heads, or you tubers never seem to see the big picture of how Steph Curry do things.

Breaking news lebron james demands a trade to the warriors.

This is by far the most meaningful championship the Dubs (or any team) earned. The undercurrents and Cinderella stories were just incredible it melts titanium hearts! Inspirational at the highest levels.

this years squad with wiggins and Otto renaissance; klay's comeback; and seeing curry get to be the leader vet to cemenrt his legacy - i couldnt bring myself to cheer against them. amazing run and i totally agree that its the most impressive.

No Jamal Murray, No Ja, Luka was a 1 man army. The Celtics you earned the series against.