Golden State Warriors

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from the Golden State Warriors’ return to glory

The Golden State Warriors just embarrassed the Boston Celtics to win a title

The Golden State Warriors are NBA Champions. Time to gear up.

The Golden State Warriors need Kevon Looney to win another title

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a foul shot against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 23, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Andrew Wiggins stepped up when the Golden State Warriors needed him

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics walks off the court after the 104-94 loss against the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics are being bullied and look scared to fight back

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn - Pool/Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors just ended the Boston Celtics’ season

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors get even with Boston Celtics, tie NBA Finals at 2-2

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Draymond Green #23 and Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors sit on the bench during a timeout in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics fans roast Golden State Warriors for hypocritical sensitivity

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics goes up for a dunk against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pool - Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports/2022 Getty Images)

Jaylen Brown led the charge in the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 victory

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 08: Marcus Smart #36 and Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics react to a play in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics weather Golden State Warriors storm, take 2-1 Finals lead

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors guards Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarterin Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors dominated, but the Boston Celtics are still alive

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors explode, tie NBA Finals at one game apiece

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics send massive warning, steal Game 1 of NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after the 120-110 win against the Dallas Mavericks to advance to the NBA Finals in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

What would a fourth title mean for Stephen Curry’s legacy?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 17: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics react during a game at TD Garden on December 17, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors favored, Boston Celtics challenging

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after winning the Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP award after a 120-110 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Stephen Curry named first-ever Western Conference Finals MVP

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 3: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks goes to the basket against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half at American Airlines Center on March 3, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks’ Game 4 only delayed the inevitable

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MAY 01: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies is fouled by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 01, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

When did physicality become a detriment to the NBA Playoffs?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors looks on in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on March 16, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga is a rookie on the rise for the Warriors

May 16, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talks to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Can Ja Morant, Stephen Curry, or Chris Paul defy NBA history?

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors poses with two Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophies and two NBA Finals MVP trophies during the Golden State Warriors media day on September 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors should not retire Kevin Durant’s jersey

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Chase Center on March 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Jordan Poole’s breakout right on time for the Golden State Warriors

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 14: Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors look on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 14, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

3 reasons the Golden State Warriors will not win the title

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 01: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors in action during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 01, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Andre Iguodala slams Golden State Warriors for “disrespectful” approach

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on October 08, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole is lighting the league on fire

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 01: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on March 1, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

3 teams the Golden State Warriors don’t want to see in the playoffs

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 11: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors talk during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on January 11, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee, NBA Power Rankings Week 21: Bucks surge, Lakers plummet. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Jordan Poole ready to step up in wake of Stephen Curry injury