(This story was originally published on June 9, 2018)
CLEVELAND — The Warriors didn’t show any mercy, and they didn’t leave any doubt.
With their 108-85 NBA Finals-sweeping win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the Warriors not only established themselves as the NBA’s best team for the second-straight season and for the third time in the past four years but also firmly placed themselves among the greatest teams in Bay Area and NBA history.
And while this team appears poised to continue their dynastic run in the years to come — forcing everything to be viewed through a wide lens — it’s necessary to take a moment to acknowledge the greatness this team has shown off to date.