Golden State Warriors: 3 Dubs-related what-if scenarios to dream over

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Stephen Curry #30 and head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors react after a play during their game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center on October 24, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

4 of 4

(Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Kyrie never made the shot

No, we aren’t talking about Christmas Day fade away from a swarming Klay Thompson. You know what we’re talking about. 2016 NBA Finals, in theory to ice the game, Kyrie Irving put it upon himself to hit the bottom of the net on a series-clinching three.

What if that shot had bricked?

This is quite the question because, in all reality, the domino effect that the Warriors winning this title would’ve had not only would’ve like kept Kevin Durant in OKC but it could’ve also kept both Kyrie Irving and LeBron James in Cleveland.

LeBron had two titles in Miami, and he went back to Cleveland to win one for his home city. After a seven-game series in which he could’ve won, the King would’ve likely remained in The Land to finished his mission. It’d be tough to envision Irving leaving his side with the Cavaliers so close.

But, to the Warriors’ distaste, the shot did go in, and the rest is history.

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

At the end of the day, the what-if scenarios provide a route to dream what could have been, but they’re sadly just that — dreams.

Home/Warriors News