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Golden State Warriors are historic in their success and failure

By Tony Pesta

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on November 11, 2019 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 Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on November 11, 2019 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 Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have experienced historic levels of success and failure in recent years.

When NBA historians look back at the 2010s, the Golden State Warriors will dominate much of the eras discussion.

Never before has the league seen such a meteoric rise to the top. Transforming from a budding playoff contender to a powerhouse dynasty in a matter of three seasons, the Dubs accelerated at unprecedented rates.

Look at it this way, Stephen Curry reached his first All-Star game just one season before winning his first MVP. A few seasons later, Curry had won three championships and the first-ever unanimous MVP award.

Curry skyrocketed to the forefront of the league. His prowess as a sniper from deep made him a prolific talent. Breaking the former single-season 3-point record a total of five times in eight seasons, Curry changed the game.

It wasn’t just Curry who rose at an incredible rate. Klay Thompson emerged as a deadly shooter, rivaling Curry for the title of “best shooter to ever play.” Meanwhile, Draymond Green blossomed into a Defensive Player of the Year only three seasons after officially earning a starting role with the Warriors.

As a team, the Dubs coasted to two 67 win seasons as well as a record-breaking 73-9 run in the 2015-16 season. By the end of their five-year run, the Warriors had won more games than any other team over a five-season stretch.

The Warriors never let up. Each season, they grew stronger. Whether it be the never-ending improvement of Green, Thompson and Curry, or the unforgettable offseason move to replace Harrison Barnes with Kevin Durant, the Dubs always found a way to raise the stakes.

In shocking fashion, the Warriors championship window is being slammed shut at an equally impressive rate. Just a few months after their fifth consecutive NBA Finals appearance, Golden State holds the worst record in the league through the first month of the season.

According to MSN Sports, the Warriors’ current win percentage of 19.2 percent would beat out the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers for the largest single-season drop in win percentage of all-time.

Of course, the 2011 Cavaliers and the current Warriors suffered from similar perils. The Dubs lost two-time Finals MVP, Kevin Durant, in free agency. As for Cleveland, LeBron’s decision had otherworldly impacts on the franchise.

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Luckily for Golden State, they still have hope. Next season, a healthy Curry and Thompson will suit up to make another title run. For now, things are historically ugly for the Warriors.

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