Let’s face it: The Warriors give their haters plenty of fodder.
Outside the Bay Area, it’s easy for NBA fans to resent the greatest show on hardwood. Start with Draymond Green’s wayward kicks last postseason. Now add Zaza Pachulia’s closeout heard ’round the world, even if it wasn’t nearly as grievous as Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich suggested.
Plus, there are all those relentless regular-season wins (a 207-39 record the past three seasons). And the current playoff run, 10-0 and counting.
But one piece of the resentment rings hollow. The Warriors didn’t build this powerhouse with high-end shopping, Kevin Durant notwithstanding.