Blue Man Hoop
Fansided

Golden State Warriors: 3 reasons to be excited for Dubs-Rockets on Christmas

By Kit Shepard

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors rives around Austin Rivers #25 of the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 10, 2019 in Houston, 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors rives around Austin Rivers #25 of the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 10, 2019 in Houston, 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 4
Next
(Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
(Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

It’s Christmas

The Christmas Day schedule is a good indicator for which teams a relevant and interesting in the NBA.

In previous seasons, the Warriors would have been the first team listed, with their plethora of superstars making every game an event.

Without Durant and almost certainly Klay Thompson, there is far less intrigue surrounding Golden State for the casual NBA fan. Undoubtedly, the marquee match-up this Christmas will not involve the Warriors, as the Lakers-Clippers intra-city showdown is set to highlight the day.

Nevertheless, the fact that they were simply chosen as one of the ten teams to play is a welcome reminder that the Warriors remain one of the league’s most popular, marketable teams.

Even with less talent, it will be fascinating the watch a very different squad develop over the coming season, and their inclusion implies that the NBA media agrees.

Next. Top 25 Golden State Warriors in franchise history. dark

In truth, it would have been immensely surprising if the Warriors had been left out, but it remains a nice boost for a franchise whose popularity has taken a hit this summer.

Home/Warriors News