It’s tempting to look for a parallel, however strained, between the current iteration of the Warriors and the group that began a thrilling run to five straight Finals in 2014. Seven years ago, an injury to two-time All-Star David Lee forced third-year forward Draymond Green into Golden State’s starting lineup, and Green has started every game of his career since as a two-way, do-it-all, one-man wrecking crew. The emergence of Draymond also eventually led to the genesis of the Death Lineup, the Warriors’ small-ball group with Green at center that terrorized the NBA for five seasons, particularly when Kevin Durant joined the team.
Stephen Curry Remains the Warriors’ Constant
