The Death Lineup is a representation of just how much the game has changed, even in recent years. The Golden State Warriors popularized the term in 2015, when they finished first place in the standings and won the NBA championship.
They would deploy a lineup of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes, Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green. This lineup had everything from great shooting and playmakers to elite defenders that can switch everything on the pick-and-roll.
The reason this versatile combination of players was nicknamed the Death Lineup is because it’s absolutely lethal on the court.