The Warriors Ruined Another NBA Season
Start writing a post
Basketball

The Warriors Ruined Another NBA Season

With the signing of Demarcus Cousins, basketball fans have canceled the 2018-19 NBA season

65
golden state warriors

Just when I thought the Warriors dynasty would almost be over. Just when I thought they would be forced to trade one of their big 4 or let someone walk. Instead, they sign another perennial all-star in Demarcus Cousins for about 20 million dollars less than what he is actually worth. Instead, they guarantee another banner added to their arena.

Yeah, I said guarantee.

It's just like when they signed Kevin Durant a couple offseason's ago. The 73 win team replaced Harrison Barnes with the second best player in the league. Now they replace Javale McGee with arguably the best center in basketball.

This is move is particularly shocking because of Cousins temperament. Everyone saw how much scrutiny Kevin Durant received for joining the Warriors. It caused him to make burner accounts to defend himself. Cousins is famous for having the shortest fuse in the league as he is famous for his mid-game meltdowns, ejections and ripping apart locker rooms. So why would he exploit himself to such scrutiny? I don't he will be able to hold it together mentally to not get suspended for a few games this season. The Warriors also have one of the most united locker rooms in the league. They play with tremendous chemistry and never go at each other's throats. But I guess when you truly look at it, Golden State believed that his talent is worth the risk.

It's moves like this that also make people hate the NBA. There is no variety, no drama, no struggle, no competition, just bland predictability. It's moves like this that would only happen in NBA 2K but have now become reality and shockingly the norm. And there's only one person to blame for that... LeBron James.

James popularized the super team when he teamed with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami in 2010. It was the beginning of the trend that has turned the NBA into the product it is today. Now it is all about adding as many superstars to your team as possible. The Rockets have James Harden and Chris Paul, The Timberwolves have Karl Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler, the Thunder have Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony. And that's just in the western conference.

This move in particular though has to be the eye opener, it has to be the prime example of why this kind of movement needs to stop. Sure watching these five players will be cool for one game, but not 82. But do you want to know what isn't cool? The fact that this Warriors team can probably beat the eastern conference all-stars in a seven-game series.

I feel like I just read the Wikipedia page for the upcoming season. I've tricked myself into thinking that this nightmare might be over. That maybe some team can dethrone this juggernaut and show the world that a new team can reign over the league. But I'm afraid that I'm not waking up from this one, in fact, I don't think this is ending anytime soon.

From Your Site Articles
Related Articles Around the Web
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

91744
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

69309
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments