“To be the man, you gotta beat the man!”
Those were the famous words uttered by 16-time world champion Ric Flair, the legend who captivated the hearts of many wrestling fans with his braggadocio and unshakeable swagger. It was uttered many years ago, but the quote still rings true up to this day, across many forms of competition.
The Golden State Warriors have been the “man” for five years, having won three of the last four championships, and are favored to win their third straight title, unless a collapse of epic proportions manages to puncture their bubble of invincibility.