Editor’s note: The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2024-25 NBA season preview magazine. Order your copy today.] During their dynasty, “Strength in Numbers” was more than just a slogan for the Golden State Warriors. It was their ethos. While the core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green led the charge in those championship runs, the seamless fit of players such as Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Andrew Bogut helped boost the franchise with complementary skills. Those Warriors had the luxury of being able to start games lackadaisically before flipping the third-quarter switch. Their role players provided a jolt with buckets and swarming defense that led to even more buckets in transition as they cruised to myriad win
