Heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors were nothing more than an up-and-coming team. They were expected to be competitive but nobody could have foreseen the dynasty they were about to begin.
Prior to this year, the Dubs had only been relevant for two seasons this decade. The franchise won just 23 games in 2011 before finally reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2007 in the next season.
This was behind a breakout season from future MVP, Stephen Curry. The first-time All-Star broke the NBA’s single-season 3-point record and helped carry the Warriors to the postseason alongside the team’s other All-Star, David Lee.