When the Golden State Warriors dropped a 3-1 lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals and eventually failed in their attempt to win consecutive titles, NBA pundits and fans alike demonstrated their lack of fear of sharing how disappointing the Warriors had become after winning an NBA record 73 regular season wins.
Stephen Curry, a two-time NBA MVP, was now known as a system player and a choker whose arrogance got the better of him.
Klay Thompson, despite a superstar performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder, was reduced to being just a shooter that fell short in the Finals.