NBA veterans frequently compare their championships to their children, saying that while each is unique and precious, none of them means more to them than the others.
In defiance of that custom, Draymond Green stated that 2022 holds tremendous significance for him because of how far the Warriors had fallen after Kevin Durant left and how hard they had to work to climb back to the top. Stephen Curry agreed with the viewpoint when speaking to Ashley Nicole Moss of Sports Illustrated.
"Absolutely. You won't find me sobbing inconsolably in court without cause. This meant a lot to our team and me, as evidenced by the genuine emotion that surfaced following Game 6. In the first [title], you don't understand what you're doing until you finish it, at which point you're celebrating. The following two served as a sort of reward for trying to maintain our title. However, following the previous three, winning that one was undoubtedly the most memorable.
Curry might be saying that while still feeling good about his victory. He might feel differently in ten or twenty years, but this flag ought to be unique.
The Warriors weren't predicted to win the 2022 championship. There was a doubt about this team even before the previous season's playoffs: "They have the skill, the promise, but can they consistently play up to the best versions of themselves?" The Suns were the favorites because they had advanced to the Finals the previous season and had the most victories overall. Golden State's luck was in their favor, but they earned it by fulfilling the potential of their roster. This group of athletes became a championship squad thanks to the contributions of Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, and others.
As the season begins, the Warriors are expected to win the title and have a bullseye on their back. They've played that part before. However, even Golden State has little room for error in the deep West. The pressure is back on the Warriors.
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