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Draymond Green interview: 'There is definitely a rivalry with LeBron James'

The outspoken NBA defensive player of the year on winning titles with the Golden State Warriors and why he’s aiming for the Hall of FameDraymond Green, the Golden State Warriors’ man-of-all-trades, struts through the NBA’s European headquarters in London. But you’re permitted a certain swagger if you spent the early part of your summer winning an NBA title. In five seasons, the 2017 NBA defensive player of the year has already won more than most players will in their entire career. What motivates the two-time NBA champion now? “I haven’t won three championships,” he tells the Guardian. Related: Domination and no drama: how big a threat are the Warriors to the NBA? Related: Draymond Green on Clevelanders: 'They don't seem...

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Steph Curry’s vanity project is a kick in the teeth to journeymen golf pros | Ewasn Murray

Golden State Warriors basketball star’s appearance in the Ellie Mae Classic is borderline offensive to those battling in the tough world below the main toursImagine the scenario. Golden State Warriors are locked in a fierce play-off battle when Jordan Spieth – inspired by his brother’s basketball success and a capable player in his own right – decides he wants to feature in match five. Spieth’s overtures are accepted, thereby handing the golfer a key spot in another sport’s top domain.Ludicrous, right? It certainly should be but while the circumstances are not identical there is cause to wonder about the legitimacy of the web.com Tour’s dispensation as given to Steph Curry. The Ellie Mae Classic in California will feature Curry –...

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Domination and no drama: how big a threat are the Warriors to the NBA?

Golden State played beautiful basketball from the start of the season through to their inevitable title. But will their brilliance hurt the league?The dusky antechinus is a small marsupial native to south-east Australia. The males in the species live until their first mating season, when they breed and then quickly die from all the exertion. All that build up to a moment of accomplishment, the pinnacle of their existence ... and then nothing more but the dark embrace of death. The Golden State Warriors may have made the NBA into the dusky antechinus of sports leagues.It’s a waste of time to debate that the 2017 Warriors are anything but one of the greatest NBA teams of all-time, if not the...

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The Warriors would be lesser champions without Steve Kerr's gift for joy

The Golden State coach has brought unity to team of superstars. They would be severely weakened if his back problems force him out of the gameThe most important person on court when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title again was the man who wept. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much their dynasty is because of Steve Kerr. Could it last without him? Related: LeBron James refuses to be drawn on future: 'I need to figure this thing out' Related: Not just anyone could lead the Warriors to 20-0. Luke Walton was made for coaching Continue reading...

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The Cavaliers showed championship grit in climbing off the canvas. Now what?

The Warriors are probably the best team the NBA has seen in 20 years, but the defending champions showed in Game 4 they’re more than afterthoughts The Cleveland Cavaliers are still the NBA’s current champion with essentially the same team from last year’s title and it was particularly cruel they had to spend three days at home enduring a debate about whether these Golden State Warriors are the greatest team ever. What happened Friday night with Cleveland’s 137-116 Game 4 trampling of the Warriors shouldn’t be a surprise.Did everyone really think Golden State – as good as they have played – are that much better than the Cavs? Related: NBA finals Game 4: Golden State Warriors 116-137 Cleveland Cavaliers –...

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