Few fans of the Golden State Warriors will reflect on last season with enjoyable memories. There were certainly games and moments where the franchise mustered somewhere near their best, but it was never consistent enough to complete the aspiration of back-to-back championships.
The Warriors were ultimately eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Conference Semifinals, ending what most would classify as a disappointing season. Yet with so many on and off-court issues, some of which were out of their control, should the year be focused on with a different lens?