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Reasons Why Warriors Will Become A Dynasty

Reasons Why Warriors Will Become A Dynasty
For the first time since 1975, the Golden State Warriors are NBA Champions. It took 40 years for the franchise to win another title, but the wait almost definitely won't be that long until their next championship victory. Here are five reasons why the Warriors will quickly become the NBA's next great dynasty.

For the first time since 1975, the Golden State Warriors are NBA Champions. It took 40 years for the franchise to win another title, but the wait almost definitely won't be that long until their next championship victory. Here are five reasons why the Warriors will quickly become the NBA's next great dynasty.

Joe Lacob

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Like in every other business, everything starts at the top. Joe Lacob has proven to be an owner that truly puts winning before just about everything else. He's shown a willingness to spend money in order to build the best roster possible. Time and time again, Lacob has indicated the Warriors fully plan on signing Draymond Green to a lucrative contract extension this offseason, even though it means the team will have to pay the luxury tax.

Like in every other business, everything starts at the top. Joe Lacob has proven to be an owner that truly puts winning before just about everything else. He's shown a willingness to spend money in order to build the best roster possible. Time and time again, Lacob has indicated the Warriors fully plan on signing Draymond Green to a lucrative contract extension this offseason, even though it means the team will have to pay the luxury tax.

Core Players Are Young

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Unlike what we've seen from some of the best teams in recent years, the Warriors built their roster through the draft. The four core pieces of this young team are Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Harrison Barnes. Curry and Barnes were picked at No. 7 in their respective drafts, Thompson was the No. 11 selection, and Green slipped all the way to Round 2. At 27 years old, Curry is the oldest of the "Core Four," just to give you an idea of how long these Warriors will likely be playing together.

Unlike what we've seen from some of the best teams in recent years, the Warriors built their roster through the draft. The four core pieces of this young team are Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Harrison Barnes. Curry and Barnes were picked at No. 7 in their respective drafts, Thompson was the No. 11 selection, and Green slipped all the way to Round 2. At 27 years old, Curry is the oldest of the "Core Four," just to give you an idea of how long these Warriors will likely be playing together.

Cap Situation

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Even with David Lee's burdensome contract, the Warriors are in a good situation with the salary cap. Stephen Curry's extremely team friendly contract, paying the MVP $12 million per year through 2017, definitely helps. Draymond Green will likely sign a max contract extension soon, and the Warriors will have no choice but to enter luxury tax territory for the 2015-16 season as a result. Lee's contract expires after the 2016 season, and Andre Iguodala's big contract will come off the books after 2017, so it should just be one season of luxury tax penalties.

Even with David Lee's burdensome contract, the Warriors are in a good situation with the salary cap. Stephen Curry's extremely team friendly contract, paying the MVP $12 million per year through 2017, definitely helps. Draymond Green will likely sign a max contract extension soon, and the Warriors will have no choice but to enter luxury tax territory for the 2015-16 season as a result. Lee's contract expires after the 2016 season, and Andre Iguodala's big contract will come off the books after 2017, so it should just be one season of luxury tax penalties.

Bob Myers

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In just over four years as the Warriors' general manager, Bob Myers has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most-highly respected executives in the sport. The former sports agent has proven to be a great talent evaluator and a master at working the draft. With Myers handling the roster for the foreseeable future, the Warriors are in great hands.

In just over four years as the Warriors' general manager, Bob Myers has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most-highly respected executives in the sport. The former sports agent has proven to be a great talent evaluator and a master at working the draft. With Myers handling the roster for the foreseeable future, the Warriors are in great hands.

Steve Kerr

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Not much changed on paper from the 2014-15 season to this incredible season for the Warriors, other than a coaching change. Steve Kerr replaced Mark Jackson, changed the offense, and the team took a big leap as a result. Kerr has shown to have all the makings of a successful coach for the long term, and his steady guidance will help the Warriors build the NBA's next great dynasty.

Not much changed on paper from the 2014-15 season to this incredible season for the Warriors, other than a coaching change. Steve Kerr replaced Mark Jackson, changed the offense, and the team took a big leap as a result. Kerr has shown to have all the makings of a successful coach for the long term, and his steady guidance will help the Warriors build the NBA's next great dynasty.

Seth Lassen is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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