The Golden State Warriors demolished the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 to sweep them for their third NBA Title in four years. The Warriors and Cavs have faced each other in the past four NBA Finals. It is the first time a team has won back to back NBA titles since the L.A. Lakers did so in 2009 and 2010. Warriors forward Kevin Durant won back to back NBA Finals MVP becoming the first player to do so since LeBron James did so in 2012 and 2013 while he was with the Miami Heat. LeBron might be the greatest player in NBA history, but even he was no match for the Warriors this year.
The Warriors now have to be considered among the very greatest teams in NBA history up there with the aforementioned Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. Durant, Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson will very likely make their way to the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame along with head coach Steve Kerr.
I'm sure many outside the Bay Area are bored with the Warriors winning but they are part of a golden age of basketball and are an ornament to the game. Congratulations!!!
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