The Golden State Warriors Are Your 2021-22 NBA Champions
The team’s fourth title in eight years.
After a three-year slump, the Golden State Warriors come out on top once again, clinching their fourth title in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics (103-90) in TD Garden. The championship win marks GSW’s fourth title in the last eight seasons and the franchise’s seventh title overall, breaking its tie with the Chicago Bulls (6) to become the third most successful franchise in NBA history.
The Celtics started the game hot, taking a short-lived 14-2 lead before Golden State fired back with a 35-8 run, ending halftime at 54-39. While the Celtics were able cut the deficit to 76-66 entering the fourth, the Warriors held onto their lead to cement their legacy.
The Finals MVP award goes to Stephen Curry, who ended the night with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists on a 57 percent field goal percentage. Curry is joined by Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala who all now hold four championship rings. GSW Head Coach Steve Kerr captures his ninth championship overall with five titles as a player.
“Beginning of the season, nobody thought we’d be here except everybody on this court right now. Very surreal,” said Curry post-game.
While celebrating with his teammates on stage, Draymond Green shows love to his fellow teammate Klay Thompson, citing him as a key difference-maker. “You watched what he went through the last few years. It’s no surprise we sucked,” he said. “My brother is a champion, he don’t lose. We needed him to do this. He back, we back.”
Take a look at the early reactions and celebrations below.
The @warriors are the 2021-22 NBA Champions! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/ckNLJTdQ1C
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2022
The closing call as the @warriors become 2021-22 NBA Champions, winning their 7th title, 3rd most for a franchise in NBA history! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/nAvn8UlkV9
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2022
An emotional moment for Steph Curry as he is an NBA champion once again 👏 pic.twitter.com/fznajLIG6m
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) June 17, 2022
Steph Curry’s updated resume
4 x NBA Champion
2 x MVP (Only Unanimous)
1 x Finals MVP
8 x All-NBA
2 x Scoring Champ
50-40-90 Club
NBA75 Team
All-Time 3PT Leader
Franchise Leader (PTS, AST, 3PT)
1st player with 500 Playoff 3PT— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 17, 2022
Heart & soul.
YOU A CHAMP, DRAY! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/KIX5KTInGt
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 17, 2022
Campeones. pic.twitter.com/cYK3ER2eip
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 17, 2022
“Holy Cannoli” – @KlayThompson pic.twitter.com/xBKCL1km6i
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 17, 2022
🗣️🗣️🗣️
STEPHEN CURRY IS FINALS MVP pic.twitter.com/zgS7zMbfhu
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 17, 2022
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