The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry have exemplified how to win in today’s NBA. Although they didn’t invent the blueprint, they’ve executed it to the tune of three titles in four years: play positionless basketball, exploit mismatches, and find players who can make the three-point shot.
For evidence of how much the NBA has changed over the past ten years, look no further than the leaderboard for career three-pointers made in the regular season. What was once considered a novelty has become an essential component to winning a championship.
In the 2008-09 season, Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic was the only player to score over 200 three-pointers.