The decade was filled with historic downfalls but none were worse than the Golden State Warriors collapse to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Warriors were so close to perfection in 2016. Fresh off an unexpected championship season, the Dubs improved exponentially as they looked to defend their title.
Stephen Curry, the reigning MVP, was getting serious consideration for the Most Improved Player Award. The unanimous MVP averaged 30.1 points on 50/45/90 shooting to cap off a revolutionary season from the 3-point line.
Curry wasn’t the only one succeeding. The entire team was clicking in every way imaginable.