The Golden State Warriors were not perfect. They lost 24 games during the regular season. Rather than chase records, they endured injuries and bouts of complacency. Their path to the N.B.A. finals was more Appalachian Trail than autobahn. It took work, which might sound a little ridiculous given their lavish roster.
But hours before his team’s latest coronation was complete, Coach Steve Kerr reflected on the finals in 2015, back when the run started, back when it was fresh and new.
“It just seemed chaotic,” he said. “Everything seemed so up and down. Now, it seems more businesslike.