The Warriors Have Lived By The Strength In Numbers Motto Ever Since Steve Kerr Came To Town Two Years Ago
The Warriors have lived by the Strength In Number’s motto ever since Steve Kerr came to town two years ago. Bill Welts, the Warriors’ anterior, credits Steve Kerr with bringing the phrase to the forefront of the team’s culture. But the Warriors’ success has not come without their own struggles. After all, this is the team led by a superstar. But what about the other teams?
Steve Kerr
Steph Curry has helped the Warriors live up to the motto “Strength in Numbers.” The superstar’s scoring ability has helped the Warriors go from perpetual NBA draft lottery-bound to a mountaintop. Kerr has also been a pillar of the Warriors’ culture since joining the team in 2014.
On Sunday, Stephen Curry scored 43 points and grabbed ten rebounds, despite being injured. Even, though the Warriors trailed by three games, Curry refused to sit out Game 4 and returned with a big third-quarter performance that helped them tie the game at two. Stephen Curry had already been a key contributor for the Warriors all season long, and he didn’t want them to fall behind three games in the best-of-seven series.
Andrew Bogut
After years of playing in the NBA, Andrew Bogut recently announced his retirement from the sport. The first overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, Bogut began to feel the pain of injuries that he suffered as a player. During COVID-19, he had a nickel-sized bone removed from his ankle. He also had to undergo surgery for sciatica. Bogut originally wanted to end his career after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but he changed his mind due to pain in his body.
The Warriors have also been able to harness the depth of their roster to jump from 51 wins to 67. This depth allowed them to win the NBA title and make it to the finals. Steve Kerr, who spurned a Knicks offer to coach the team, has done an incredible job of molding the Warriors. The renowned coach has emphasized unity from the first day of training camp. He likes to wear jeans and Vans and is also known for taking his players bowling instead of practicing in traditional basketball shoes.
Iguodala’s hamstring injury
Despite a 73-win season and Steph Curry’s early postseason struggles, the Warriors have faced scrutiny throughout the postseason. They were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 and lost the championship by three games, resulting in a 0-2 start in the second round. The Warriors are hoping that Andre Iguodala’s hamstring injury will not stop them from being a force in the playoffs. Even if it is a blowout loss, the Warriors’ strength in numbers’ motto is still intact.
The Warriors have been characterized by their “Strength in Numbers” motto for five years now. That slogan isn’t a cute merchandising slogan or tagline. It’s a cultural philosophy, and the Warriors’ recent postseason victory was a further manifestation of the phrase. Despite the injury to Andre Iguodala, it has been one of the Warriors’ biggest losses.
Iguodala’s big minutes against the Blazers
Andre Iguodala had a huge night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers were on a two-game losing streak but still managed to win. They emphasized the positives despite Iguodala’s foul and Lillard’s missed shot in the final seconds. But the Warriors are no Denver Nuggets, and they’ve got a fierce will to win. The Warriors are now the favorites to win the Western Conference Finals for a third consecutive year.
Iguodala’s big night against the Blazers started with a spectacular play late in the second quarter. Damian Lillard was poised to make a three-point shot when Andre Iguodala pressed and grabbed it. The shot ended with the Blazers up three and Iguodala’s big game were the difference.
