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Fandom 250: Golden State Warriors ranked top-three NBA fanbase

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 13: Golden State Warriors fans hold signs in the second half during the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on April 13, 2016 in Oakland, California. By defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors win their 73rd game this season, setting the record for the most games won during the NBA regular season. The Warriors finish the 2015-16 NBA regular season with a 73-9 record. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 13: Golden State Warriors fans hold signs in the second half during the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on April 13, 2016 in Oakland, California. By defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors win their 73rd game this season, setting the record for the most games won during the NBA regular season. The Warriors finish the 2015-16 NBA regular season with a 73-9 record. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Many might not want to believe it, but the Golden State Warriors, according to the Fandom 250, have the league’s third strongest NBA-related fan base.

Fandom 250 is finally here. This time, the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry both made the cut. However, it was the Cleveland Browns that topped the charts at No. 1.

As for the NBA, the first appearance was by LeBron James‘ fanbase, who ranked 4th overall behind the Crimson Tide, Red Sox and Browns. The Warriors came in at No. 39, a handful of spots ahead of superstar member Stephen Curry.

With an overall score of 74.3, the Warriors were only behind James and the Boston Celtics. They did beat out the LA Lakers though, who boast a strong, united fanbase as well.

The words written about the Warriors in their section of the Fandom 250 perfectly capture the culture that’s been built in the Bay over the year.

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"As the Warriors have built a dynasty on the court, their fans have built one around them as well. The team’s struggles during the dark era from Run-TMC to the Splash Brothers overshadowed the fact that Oracle Arena was always packed and one of the toughest places to play in the NBA, regardless of how talented the home team was.As you would expect with any great team, the fanbase has swelled with new fans attracted to the epic scoring numbers and jaw-dropping feats of shooting. But that should just serve to highlight the deep core of Warriors fans who never wavered in the 40 years between the franchise’s titles in 1975 and 2015. With “lol, Steph better” as a rallying cry for their new generation Warriors fans are letting it be known that they are not some millennial flash in the pan. They have been here since the beginning, and they aren’t going anywhere."

From a few horrific seasons throughout the 00’s to breaking league records with a 73-9 season in 2015, the Golden State Warriors have put their fanbase through it all. In the present, they’ve got to be loving being on top of the league time and time again.

Winning solves all problems? Right.

With Curry locked in for a few more seasons, it seems like the winning will continue in Golden State. After all, it wasn’t Kevin Durant who kicked off the dynamic team in Golden State. Albeit he is a huge part of it now, the Dubs, whichever way this offseason turns, will be successful for the long-term future.

However, their time may be numbered though. Curry, Green, Klay and Durant are all at least 28. Unless you’re LeBron James, father time typically kicks in during players early-to-mid 30’s. Especially with Curry’s injuries, the time may be ticking on the Warriors dynasty.

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