If the thought of the Golden State Warriors as NBA champions feels a bit foreign, that's because it should.
Prior to Tuesday's 105-97Finals-clinching win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dubs hadn't celebrated a world title since 1975. Four decades is an agonizingly long stretch for sports fans, particularly when it includes as many empty campaigns as this one did.
But the Warriors finally find themselves at basketball's apex again. As sweet as this feels for the long-suffering franchise, the real excitement lies in what potentially comes next.
Talented, Improving Core
