As Steph Curry threw the ball up in the air in the final moments of Game 6, I wasn't thinking about celebrating or having a drink. I drove straight home and felt relieved. A relief of being a lifelong fan of many losing seasons. A relief from watching our star players named Cummings, Mookie, Maggette, and Hughes lead the team to continuous losing records. A relief from the Chris Cohan era. A relief that I'll finally see a Warriors championship in my lifetime.
But most importantly, a relief that my prediction to win it all this season came true (dating back to last October):
http://mikebtang.blogspot.com/2014/10/gs-warriors-14-15-current-core-pressure.html
I heard a lot of doubters throughout the season. "Jump shooting teams can't win in the playoffs. Teams can't play at this pace and win. We're too small to compete with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Cavs, and Clippers. It's over after Game 3 of the Finals."
The NBA has changed. Centers are becoming obsolete to becoming non-factors. If you're between 6'2" - 6'8", and can shoot, defend the 3, and rebound- you have incredible value in this league.
And that is what these Warriors have shown: They shoot the 3 and defend the 3 better than anybody else. No one has caught up with them just yet.
I predicted the Warriors to win the Finals prior to this season, and I see them having a similar run to the Giants (winners of 3 out of 5 years). This core will remain the same. Draymond Green will most likely receive an extension, Curry is only 27, and Thompson/Bogut will be here for a little while longer.
As much as I can take credit for this year's prediction. There were some that didn't come to fruition which include the following:
- Jose Cruz Jr. 40 HRs/40 SBs club (2003)
- Frank Gore : 2,000 yards rushing (2005)
- Mike Dunleavy: All Star (2005/2006)
- San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl Champs (2012)
So, I have been wrong many times in the past.
I'm just glad I got this one right.
Enjoy the Parade everyone. It's been a long time coming.
Go Lakers:)
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