Alright, so today I’m gonna talk about something that’s been on my mind lately – the 2014 Golden State Warriors roster. I know, I know, it’s old news, but bear with me. I was digging through some old basketball stuff the other day, and it got me thinking about that team and how special they were.
It all started when I was trying to remember exactly when Steph Curry really became Steph Curry. I mean, we all knew he was good, but 2014 was the year he went supernova. So, naturally, I went down a rabbit hole, trying to piece together the whole story.
First thing I did? I Googled “golden state warriors 2014 roster”. Simple enough, right? Got a bunch of results. Started clicking around, finding different lists and articles. Some were more detailed than others, but I was mostly just trying to get the names straight in my head.
Then, I started remembering some of the key players. Obviously, there was Steph. And Klay Thompson. Those two were just automatic. But then you had guys like David Lee, Andre Iguodala, Harrison Barnes, and Draymond Green. That’s where things got interesting.
See, that team wasn’t just about scoring. It was about defense, ball movement, and playing together as a unit. And that’s where guys like Iguodala and Draymond really shined. They were the glue guys, the ones who did all the dirty work.
I remember reading an article about how Steve Kerr came in as the new coach that year and really changed the culture. He emphasized ball movement, spacing, and playing with pace. It was a huge departure from what they were doing before, but it worked like a charm.
So, I started looking up old game highlights on YouTube. Man, those guys were fun to watch! The way they moved the ball, the way they shot the three… it was just beautiful basketball. I spent a good couple of hours just reliving those games.
But here’s where it got even more interesting. I started digging into the stats. Things like player efficiency rating (PER), win shares, and true shooting percentage. I know, I know, it sounds nerdy, but it really helped me appreciate just how good those guys were.
For example, Steph Curry’s PER that year was insane. And Klay Thompson’s true shooting percentage was off the charts. Those guys were just unbelievably efficient scorers. And Draymond Green’s defensive stats were ridiculous. He was a one-man wrecking crew on that end of the floor.
Anyway, after all that digging, I came to a few conclusions. First, that 2014 Warriors team was truly special. They had a unique combination of talent, coaching, and chemistry that’s rare to see in the NBA.
Second, Steph Curry really did take his game to another level that year. He became a bona fide superstar, and he never looked back. He has buried the most career threes for the Warriors, with 4,051 three-pointers.
And third, that team laid the foundation for the dynasty that followed. They showed the world what was possible when you play together, play hard, and play with joy.
So, yeah, that’s my little deep dive into the 2014 Golden State Warriors roster. It was a fun trip down memory lane, and it reminded me why I love basketball so much.
Just a quick breakdown of some key names I was looking at:
- Steph Curry
- Klay Thompson
- Draymond Green
- Andre Iguodala
- David Lee
- Harrison Barnes
They really were something else! I’m glad I took the time to revisit that era. Maybe I’ll dig into another team next time!
