Golden State Warriors: NBA 2K18 All-Time team reaction

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14: Klay Thompson
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14: Klay Thompson /
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The Golden State Warriors have an all-time team in NBA 2K18 that is one of the best in the entire game. Here are some thoughts about them.

The Golden State Warriors, like the 29 other NBA teams, will appear in the upcoming NBA 2K18.  The team will, tirelessly, work on trying to accurately portray the most current version of their rosters and coaches. Throughout the course of the season, players and teams will receive updates that reflect how they are performing in real life.

But 2K is always looking to improve their game especially as NBA Live tries to close the gap between the two games (though, admittedly, Live has some misses). One of the great features that 2K incorporates is the ability to play with classic teams. They’ve one-upped themselves for the next installation.

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2K18 will include all-time teams. Every franchise will have a squad comprised of the greatest players to ever suit up for them. 2K has released the Warriors’ All-Time team roster.

The starting lineup is comprised of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Chris Mullin, Rick Barry, and Wilt Chamberlain. The bench unit is made up of Kevin Durant, Nate Thurmond, Tim Hardaway, Baron Davis, Draymond Green, Sleepy Floyd, Mitch Richmond, Jason Richardson, Latrell Sprewell, and Monta Ellis.

Many of the picks were obvious. There are plenty of greats in the history of Warriors basketball. Others, like Richardson and Ellis, aren’t quite as obvious. So what to make of this team?

Basically, it should be nearly impossible to beat this team. There are other really great ones like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Chicago Bulls, but Golden State’s team is pretty special. If used correctly, they will be unstoppable.

There are some interesting inclusions, though. Perhaps Ellis could have been replaced by a big man, something this team is lacking. There are a lot of perimeter players and, while their offensive firepower can overpower any squad, guys like David Lee or Chris Webber might have been better options.

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The starting lineup is very good, but it probably isn’t the best it could be. Mullin and Barry are both Hall of Famers that meant a lot to the franchise and Thompson has been a key member of some of the best Warriors teams in years. Still, Durant is better than all of them. A lineup of

Still, it’s a very good team that every Warriors and 2K fan should look forward to playing as.