From 2015 to 2019, the Golden State Warriors were the dominant force in the NBA — winning three championships, making five straight Finals appearances, and fundamentally changing how basketball was played. The 'Splash Brothers' era, built on three-point shooting and ball movement, transformed the game.
In 2022, the Warriors added one more championship — a sixth title for the franchise, fourth for the Curry-Thompson-Green core. It felt like a final statement. And then, gradually, the dynasty began its inevitable decline.
The Breakup Begins
Klay Thompson departed in free agency in 2024, signing with the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors' core that had defined an era was splitting. Draymond Green's long-term status with the team was uncertain. Only Curry, at 36, remained to carry the franchise into a new chapter.
What the Dynasty Meant
The Warriors changed basketball — period. Their emphasis on three-point shooting, ball movement, defensive versatility, and joy reshaped how the game is played at every level. That legacy is permanent, regardless of what comes next.
We watched many Warriors games at Fuego. The basketball was beautiful.