2002 Kings vs 2015 Warriors

[1987_Lakers]

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[Im Still Ballin]

I still stand by my words

Sacramento nearly beat Prime Shaq and Frobe

Scratch that

They SHOULD have

That's two top 10 all timers on the same team

[1987_Lakers]

I still stand by my words

Sacramento nearly beat Prime Shaq and Frobe

Scratch that

They SHOULD have

That's two top 10 all timers on the same team

Warriors
67-15
+10 Point Differential (Highest since '97 Bulls)
MVP Curry
#2 Offense
#1 Defense

Warriors may not be as top heavy as the early 00's Lakers, but you have to admit that Golden State is a more balanced team with better role players.

[Fudge]

How about the '01 Lakers vs '15 Warriors? Who you got, OP? Note: You can't choose both.

Shameless bandwagoner!

[Im Still Ballin]

Warriors
67-15
+10 Point Differential (Highest since '97 Bulls)
MVP Curry
#2 Offense
#1 Defense

Warriors may not be as top heavy as the early 00's Lakers, but you have to admit that Golden State is a more balanced team with better role players.

Agreed

The starting 5's feel eerily similar yet still obviously different

I feel like C-Webb is the problem for GSW

4-3 Kings

[1987_Lakers]

Agreed

The starting 5's feel eerily similar yet still obviously different

Yes, there are alot of similarities for both teams. Both are deep and balanced, both pass the ball very well, both have top 5/10 players in Curry/Webber. But I like the Warriors because of their defense, Golden State has a handful of players who are considered elite/very good defenders. Sacramento only had one in Christie.

[Im Still Ballin]

Yes, there are alot of similarities for both teams. Both are deep and balanced, both pass the ball very well, both have top 5/10 players in Curry/Webber. But I like the Warriors because of their defense, Golden State has a handful of players who are considered elite/very good defenders. Sacramento only had one in Christie.

Bogut is clearly the difference that stands out for me

Both are very skilled passers yet Vlade wasn't the rim protector Andrew is

I can't remember but the Kings were still a top 5 defense that year if I'm not mistaken

[Im Still Ballin]

Might more be a reflection at the state of offenses during that time more than anything

[Im Still Ballin]

Which is still surprising because like you said, Christie seems to be the only elite defender on the team

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Yes, there are alot of similarities for both teams. Both are deep and balanced, both pass the ball very well, both have top 5/10 players in Curry/Webber. But I like the Warriors because of their defense, Golden State has a handful of players who are considered elite/very good defenders. Sacramento only had one in Christie.

Which is still surprising because like you said, Christie seems to be the only elite defender on the team

Bobby Jackson and Pollard were considered good, if not great, defenders. It's just they came off the bench, so they didn't get the pub/rep.

But back to the necro'd OP. My friend asked me this same thing the other day. I'll still pick GSW in 7 b/c they do have more good perimeter defenders.