The Greatest Warriors To Ever Set Foot On An Nba Court

The Golden State Warriors have won three of the last four NBA championships and have become a dynasty all their own. But this current line-up is just the latest of a storied franchise that has had some of the greatest players in NBA history.

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Let’s take a look at some of the greatest Warriors before Curry and co. came along.

Wilt Chamberlain: Wilt was a monster. He dominated the NBA unlike any other. For six seasons, he posted unbelievable numbers for the Warriors, averaging a staggering 32 points and 19 rebounds per game.

Rick Barry: Rick Barry is the prototype Warrior. He was a sweet shooter with an impressive all-around game. He was also the leader of the first Warriors team to ever win a title.

Chris Mullin: Mullin was part of the Dream Team and for a good reason. He was a lethal shooter who knocked down almost any shot when left unguarded.

Tim Hardaway: Along with Mullin and Mitch Richmond, Hardaway comprised Run TMC, the most exciting trio of players in the '90s. Hardaway led the up-tempo game and was as skilled a ball-handler as any ball-handler today.

Baron Davis: A stocky guard who could leap over tall defenders in a single bounce, Baron Davis single-handedly kept the Dubs afloat during one of their worst spells in the early 2000s. An exciting and explosive player, he was one of the few Warriors worth watching at the time.

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The Two Biggest Plays Of The 2017-2018 Nba Finals

Though the 2017-2018 NBA Finals looked one-sided with the Dubs giving the Cavs the thrashing of a lifetime, it could’ve been a lot different.  The Dubs were heavily favored going into the Finals, but the Cavs fought tooth and nail.  There were two plays though, in my opinion, that changed the course of the series.  Let’s take a look at them.

J.R. Smith’s monumental lapse

Everyone’s seen it, and countless memes have been made about it.  J.R. Smith’s lapse of judgment at the end of Game 1 extended the game into overtime where the Warriors steamrolled over the Cavs.  Had Smith called a timeout, the Cavs would have had four seconds to steal the game and home court advantage.  But as fate w0uld have it, the volatile Cavs guard lost focus and opened the door for a Dubs comeback.  This mistake broke the Cavs’ heart.

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Kevin Durant’s dagger three

Down two games to zero, the Cavs knew they had to win Game 3.  They succeeded in slowing the game down and engaging the Warriors in a gritty contest that was decided only in the final minute.  With the Dubs up by just three, Kevin Durant hit a dagger three  5 feet away from the arc.  It was almost the same spot from where he hit another dagger three in the third game of the 2016-2017 NBA Finals.  This took everything away from the Cavs.  The dagger broke the Cavs’ spirit.

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The Surprising Benefits Of Playing Dodgeball

Dodgeball is no longer a quiet elementary school game. It has turned into a competitive adult sport and in fact even drew controversy out of issues of injury and bullying. While its safety value for children might still be questionable, it has some important health benefits for adult players. Here are some of them.

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Hand-eye coordination

Dodgers and ball throwers alike are expected to have this form of coordination, such as having to coordinate throws with other players’ current location as well as their anticipated spot once the ball lands.

Agility and balance

Players may be running across the field but it’s beyond running; it’s also about dodging balls. This can enhance one’s agility and help players adjust their bodies at such quick pace. Balance also benefits from the game.

Weight loss

The game objective is not to get hit so as to stay on the floor and keep enjoying the game with the team. There’s an accidental benefit here: staying alive also means burning more calories.

Flexibility

Having to dodge the ball usually entails twisting, turning, bending up and down, and doing lots of jumping around. These acts eventually lead to better flexibility over time, which can also spill out on other daily activities and endeavors in life.

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Strength training

It takes strength in one’s shoulders, back, arms, and abs to repeatedly throw large balls to a moderate distance in order to hit the opposing team’s members.

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Best Places To Visit In California On a Weekend

California is one of the sunniest states and most visited one in the U.S., and for good reason. It has so many beautiful and fun places to see, anyone regardless of age or gender would definitely have a great time. If you are planning a trip to California for the weekend, here are some of the best places to visit.

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is one of America’s most iconic landmarks. Located in the most beautiful city in the west coast, the view of the bridge from San Francisco’s sprawling hills is a must-see, especially as the sun sets and the bridge is illuminated for the night.

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For nature lovers, Yosemite National Park is home to the country’s top natural attractions like Yosemite falls, Half Dome, and El Capitan. From the great rock formation to the towering sequoias, Yosemite National Park is a hike that can run the entire weekend.

For family getaways, dreams come true in Anaheim’s Disneyland. Experience childhood once again and see your favorite Disney characters from the cartoons and the movies. Expect a fun-filled day with all the rides, attractions, and the shopping that’s waiting behind Disneyland’s doors.

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Lastly, there’s Universal Studios. Another amusement park in the west coast, and probably the most famous. Rides and sets are based on popular movies, and there are organized studio tours for a close look at Hollywood’s magic.

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Teams that can rival the Warriors’ dominance in the playoffs

While the Golden State Warriors’ current 3-0 playoffs record would in previous years be a sure sign of the team’s shoo-in stint in the NBA Finals, it’s not the case in 2018. More than anything, many NBA experts just see this as proof that the Warriors got lucky in matching up with the Spurs in the first round. Below are the real threats. 

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New Orleans Pelicans 

This is almost a guaranteed matchup in the second round, as both the Warriors and the Pelicans are now just one game away from sweeping their respective opponents. When they do meet, Golden State will get homecourt advantage, but the team shouldn’t take the Anthony Davis-led team for granted one bit, as it’s poised to upset the third-seeded Blazers who had their own homecourt advantage mocked by the Pelicans. 

Houston Rockets 

The team with the highest win-loss record in the league this year will not only have homecourt advantage if it meets Golden State; the Rockets also has a system that’s very similar to the Warriors plus the season’s likely MVP James Harden leading the charge. Defense will play a crucial role in this matchup, as everyone is expecting threes to rain throughout the series.

Philadelphia 76ers 

You read it right: not the Cavs, but the rising Philly Sixers. If there’s a year that should break Lebron’s streak of finals appearances, it’s 2018. Cleveland has almost no concept of defense and, while inexperienced, Philly might just be able to make it through. It certainly has the superstars in Embiid and rookie Simmons to take the team to the next level. If this matchup happens, the Warriors must contain the Sixers’ towering front line. 

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What Makes Semiconductors So Useful?

The electric conductive properties of semiconductors are quite unique.  They share properties of both conductors and insulators, which very few other materials in the world possess at the same time.  Many researchers have come up with explanations to this via the study of quantum states for electrons, more specifically the Pauli exclusion principle.  It is this shared behavior that makes semiconductors one of the most useful materials in modern human history.

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Due to the quantum states of semiconductors, when the electrons are delocalized, electrical conductivity increases.  For semiconductors, electrons are present only part of the time.  This is important to note because always having an electron present prevents other electrons from passing through the material.  This is what comprises the electronic band structure.

Although semiconductors are not as conductive as metals with electricity, they don’t heat up as quickly and can conduct electricity for longer amounts of time.

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The usefulness of semiconductors can be seen in each and every electronic object in the home today.  If opened, people can see circuit boards filled with semiconductors that allow these devices to be powered.  No other material in the world does this as efficiently and effectively as the semiconductor.

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