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Hardwood Paroxysm’s favorite historical NBA teams

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Apr 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; TNT broadcaster Chris Webber during the NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; TNT broadcaster Chris Webber during the NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Long Live the 2006-07 Golden State Warriors

By Dan Lewis (@minutemandan)

It had been 12 long seasons since the Dubs had made the playoffs, and Baron Davis wasn’t going to be a part of that bit of history any longer. With former Mavericks head coach Don Nelson joining the team in the offseason, the Warriors led the league in points per game and pace that season. With Davis, Matt Barnes, Jason Richardson, the league’s most improved player in Monta Ellis, and Andris Biedrins actually playing legit basketball, this team was a joy to watch. A mid-season trade for Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington just added to the run and gun, and it was glorious.

Making the playoffs was great, but earning the 8-seed to face the Mavericks, one of the best teams in the regular season, wasn’t much of a reward. Golden State had swept the season series, and upset Dallas 4-2 in the first round. It was one of the most entertaining playoff rounds I’ve ever witnessed. Baron Davis looked like he was playing on the playground, Stephen Jackson mugged for the camera, and Jason Richardson was jumping out of the gym. Oracle was deafening from the opening tip, and the whole series was just incredible.

Sadly, the run ended against the Jazz in the next round, and the team wasn’t ever really the same. They missed the playoffs the next year with a 48-34 season, which is just stupid to think about. Baron Davis eventually signed with the Clippers (which ended up netting the Clippers Blake Griffin and the Cavaliers Kyrie Irving) and the team was passed on to Ellis, who didn’t do much passing himself.

The 3-point shot has become part of the culture of the Warriors franchise, and it was a joy to see that 06-07 team just shooting out of their minds. A great team with great jerseys. Long live Captain Jack and that Warriors squad.

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