 LeBron James might have won four NBA championships but perhaps the most iconic of these championships was the 2016 NBA Finals. Given that the Bron and the Cavaliers were down 3-1 in the Finals, a gentleman’s sweep looked inevitable. With the Warriors already defeating the Cavaliers in the 2015 Finals, it looked like Curry and Co. were set to cap off their record winning season in a perfect way by winning their second championship in a row. But the Cavaliers had a different plan all together. Defeating the Dubs in a crucial game 5 [https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201606130GSW.html] in Staples Center, the Cavs had all the momentum they needed. Eventually the Warriors succumbed and LeBron James had finally won a championship for his hometown team. READ MORE- LeBron James Would Need Hakeem Olajuwon’s Career to Match Michael Jordan’s Accolades [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-lebron-james-would-need-hakeem-olajuwons-career-to-match-michael-jordans-accolades/] ANDRE IGUODALA ENRAGES LEBRON JAMES’ FANS WITH THIS CLAIM While the 2016 championship is often considered as one of the biggest comebacks in NBA history, Warriors’ Andre Iguodala certainly thinks that it wasn’t without its caveats. Namely, the suspension of Draymond Green from game 5. In a recent appearance at the Breakfast Club, Iggy spoke how Green’s absence affected the Warriors. “There’s some external factors…. I mean Draymond didn’t finish the series for some odd reason… He missed game five and they sent them home.” The 2015 Finals MVP added, “So he missed game five, but that was a home game we going back home up 3-1 you know. That changed the whole series right there… But they did their thing.” Iguodala did credit the Cavaliers to conquer the championship. “Best team should always win or a team that’s worthy of a championship should always win the championship like yeah they deserve that.” This claim certainly has divided fans all across the NBA community. While Dubs’ fans agree that Green’s suspension eventually led to a pretty hefty loss of momentum. But the Cavs and LeBron [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/] fans meanwhile claim that the team still had to overcome a mountain of challenges to make a comeback. While Green’s absence did hurt the team defensively in game 5, the forward was still present for game 6 and game 7. Moreover the Warriors played game 7 in the Staples Center where they were the favorites to close out the series. Do you think Draymond Green [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/draymond-green/]‘s suspension was the turning point of the 2016 Finals? 

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<h2>Cleveland Cavaliers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Cleveland Cavaliers compete in the NBA as a part of the Eastern Division in the Eastern Conference. To date, the Cavaliers have one championship to their name, which came in 2016.?

Cleveland has been a part of the association for so many years, and their logo has changed designs often. Their latest one embodies the team?s identity, as they?re also known as the ?Musketeers?. A black shield outlined by burgundy and yellow, containing the team?s name in white, with a large C that is intertwined by a sharp sword, completes the Cavs? <a href="https://1000logos.net/cavs-logo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">logo</a>.?

<img class="size-full wp-image-415433 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201019142123/wp3077300.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />

The team plays their home games at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The arena also plays host to the Cleveland Monsters of the National Hockey League (NHL).?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers??</h2>
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a huge organization, and the majority stake is owned by billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert. He is the co-founder of Quicken Loans, and Gilbert?s net worth is estimated to be $45.9 billion by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/daniel-gilbert/#7109c6ff7128" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>.

Moreover, singer/songwriter Usher also owns a minority stake in the Cavs, but his numbers are not disclosed. He invested in the team back in 2005 and still continues to be a major fan while owning a small part of the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2016/06/20/heres-why-usher-was-celebrating-with-the-cavs-after-their-nba-finals-win/#13ad73745db7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">franchise</a>.?

Kobe Altman currently serves as the General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Altman joined the front office in 2012 and gradually earned his way up in the ranks. The Cavs took the move of hiring him as the GM in 2017.

J. B. Bickerstaff is the current Head Coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he was hired in 2020. Bickerstaff took over the duties from John Beilein, who fired after just one year at the job.
<h2 style="text-align: center">History</h2>
The Cleveland Cavaliers came into the NBA as an expansion team in 1970. The franchise hasn?t relocated from Cleveland ever since its inception. They didn?t enjoy great success at the start, as the Cavs only made the playoffs in their sixth year in the league.?

Their first playoff appearance came in 1976, which also marked their maiden division title. However, what followed was a period of massive struggle as the Cavs missed a postseason ticket for six consecutive years from 1979-84.

After coming past a difficult 80s decade, the Cavs began brightly in 1992 by making it to the conference finals. Seven-foot big man Brad Daugherty spearheaded the team but failed to guide them to the NBA Finals.

After years of struggles, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their fortunes change in 2003. Upon receiving the #1 pick in the draft, they immediately selected high-school talent LeBron James, who inarguably goes down as their greatest player in history.?

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Within a period of a few years, LeBron James and the Cavs made a monumental run by reaching the 2006 NBA Finals. James averaged 22.0 points in the finals, but the Cavs were swept by a more experienced San Antonio Spurs team.?

However, LeBron stayed true to words when he promised Cleveland that he would bring them a championship. James left the Cavs in 2010, but returned in 2014 and took them to four straight finals trips.?

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His partnership with Kyrie Irving was breathtaking to watch, and the Cavaliers completed one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history when they won the 2016 NBA championship after being down 1-3 in the series. This marked Cleveland?s first major sporting title since 1964.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cavaliers mascot and uniforms</h2>
The Cleveland Cavaliers have two official mascots: ?Moondog? and ?Sir C.C.? Both mascots have been around for a while with the team, and they represent the spirit of the city.?

The name Moondog came to the mascot as disc-jockey Alan Freed called himself the ?<a href="https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/game-entertainment/cavaliers-mascot-moondog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moondog</a>? in the 1950s and revolutionized the music explosion in the city. Cleveland was and is still known as the ?Rock and Roll? city, and the credits go to Freed for coining the term.

<img class="size-full wp-image-415439 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201019142405/12436115094_48e1ab1961_b.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" />

As for Sir C.C., he is an ?original expression of the wine and gold? as mentioned in the Cavs? <a href="https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/entertainment/sircc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. He?s been an avid fan of the team since the 1970-71 season and appears at every home game.?

Cleveland?s primary colors have always been wine and gold. They?ve sported these colors since their early years in the league. After Nike took over jersey manufacturing in 2017, the Cavs have been wearing ?wine? colored Icon uniforms, and ?white? colored Association uniforms.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Team?s Sponsors</h2>
The main sponsor of the Cleveland Cavaliers Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The Cavs have been donning Goodyear?s patch on their uniforms, just like the rest of the teams in the association.?

Besides Goodyear, the Cavs have tie-ups with other <a href="https://sponsorpitch.com/properties/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">companies</a>, namely Mountain Dew, Stock X, and Lyft.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1970</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td>
Eastern
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">CEO</td>
<td>
Len Komoroski
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
General Manager
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Koby Altman</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach?</td>
<td>
J. B. Bickerstaff
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Arena?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (1)</td>
<td>
(2016)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles (5)
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (7)</td>
<td>
(1976, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Website
</td>
<td>
<a href="https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/cavaliers</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cleveland Cavaliers 2021-22 roster</h2>
<table style="height: 1056px" width="520">
<thead>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>Jarrett Allen</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>243</td>
<td>April 21, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Lauri Markkanen</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>May 22, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Evan Mobley</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>June 18, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Ed Davis</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>218</td>
<td>June 5, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Ricky Rubio</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-2</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>October 21, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Darius Garland</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>192</td>
<td>January 26, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Kevin Love</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>251</td>
<td>September 7, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Kevin Pangos</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-2</td>
<td>179</td>
<td>January 26, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Brandon Goodwin</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>October 2, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td>Isaac Okoro</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>January 26, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Cedi Osman</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>April 8, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Rajon Rondo</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>February 22, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Collin Sexton</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>January 4, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Lamar Stevens</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>July 9, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>32</td>
<td>Dean Wade</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>228</td>
<td>November 20, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Dylan Windler</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>196</td>
<td>September 22, 1996</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Cleveland Cavaliers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Cleveland Cavaliers compete in the NBA as a part of the Eastern Division in the Eastern Conference. To date, the Cavaliers have one championship to their name, which came in 2016.? Cleveland has been a part of the association for so many years, and their logo has changed designs often. Their latest one embodies the team?s identity, as they?re also known as the ?Musketeers?. A black shield outlined by burgundy and yellow, containing the team?s name in white, with a large C that is intertwined by a sharp sword, completes the Cavs? logo.? The team plays their home games at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The arena also plays host to the Cleveland Monsters of the National Hockey League (NHL).? Who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers?? The Cleveland Cavaliers are a huge organization, and the majority stake is owned by billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert. He is the co-founder of Quicken Loans, and Gilbert?s net worth is estimated to be $45.9 billion by Forbes. Moreover, singer/songwriter Usher also owns a minority stake in the Cavs, but his numbers are not disclosed. He invested in the team back in 2005 and still continues to be a major fan while owning a small part of the franchise.? Kobe Altman currently serves as the General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Altman joined the front office in 2012 and gradually earned his way up in the ranks. The Cavs took the move of hiring him as the GM in 2017. J. B. Bickerstaff is the current Head Coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he was hired in 2020. Bickerstaff took over the duties from John Beilein, who fired after just one year at the job. History The Cleveland Cavaliers came into the NBA as an expansion team in 1970. The franchise hasn?t relocated from Cleveland ever since its inception. They didn?t enjoy great success at the start, as the Cavs only made the playoffs in their sixth year in the league.? Their first playoff appearance came in 1976, which also marked their maiden division title. However, what followed was a period of massive struggle as the Cavs missed a postseason ticket for six consecutive years from 1979-84. After coming past a difficult 80s decade, the Cavs began brightly in 1992 by making it to the conference finals. Seven-foot big man Brad Daugherty spearheaded the team but failed to guide them to the NBA Finals. After years of struggles, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their fortunes change in 2003. Upon receiving the #1 pick in the draft, they immediately selected high-school talent LeBron James, who inarguably goes down as their greatest player in history.? Within a period of a few years, LeBron James and the Cavs made a monumental run by reaching the 2006 NBA Finals. James averaged 22.0 points in the finals, but the Cavs were swept by a more experienced San Antonio Spurs team.? However, LeBron stayed true to words when he promised Cleveland that he would bring them a championship. James left the Cavs in 2010, but returned in 2014 and took them to four straight finals trips.? His partnership with Kyrie Irving was breathtaking to watch, and the Cavaliers completed one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history when they won the 2016 NBA championship after being down 1-3 in the series. This marked Cleveland?s first major sporting title since 1964. Cavaliers mascot and uniforms The Cleveland Cavaliers have two official mascots: ?Moondog? and ?Sir C.C.? Both mascots have been around for a while with the team, and they represent the spirit of the city.? The name Moondog came to the mascot as disc-jockey Alan Freed called himself the ?Moondog? in the 1950s and revolutionized the music explosion in the city. Cleveland was and is still known as the ?Rock and Roll? city, and the credits go to Freed for coining the term. As for Sir C.C., he is an ?original expression of the wine and gold? as mentioned in the Cavs? website. He?s been an avid fan of the team since the 1970-71 season and appears at every home game.? Cleveland?s primary colors have always been wine and gold. They?ve sported these colors since their early years in the league. After Nike took over jersey manufacturing in 2017, the Cavs have been wearing ?wine? colored Icon uniforms, and ?white? colored Association uniforms.? Team?s Sponsors The main sponsor of the Cleveland Cavaliers Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The Cavs have been donning Goodyear?s patch on their uniforms, just like the rest of the teams in the association.? Besides Goodyear, the Cavs have tie-ups with other companies, namely Mountain Dew, Stock X, and Lyft.? Achievements and History   Founded? 1970  Conference Eastern   Division? Eastern  CEO Len Komoroski   General Manager Koby Altman  Head Coach? J. B. Bickerstaff   Arena? Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse  Championships (1) (2016)   Conference Titles (5) (2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)  Division Titles (7) (1976, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)   Website  www.nba.com/cavaliers   Cleveland Cavaliers 2021-22 roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   31 Jarrett Allen C 6-11 243 April 21, 1998  24 Lauri Markkanen PF 7-0 240 May 22, 1997  4 Evan Mobley PF 7-0 215 June 18, 2001  21 Ed Davis C 6-9 218 June 5, 1989  3 Ricky Rubio PG 6-2 190 October 21, 1990  10 Darius Garland PG 6-1 192 January 26, 2000  0 Kevin Love PF 6-8 251 September 7, 1988  6 Kevin Pangos PG 6-2 179 January 26, 1993  26 Brandon Goodwin PG 6-0 180 October 2, 1995  35 Isaac Okoro SG 6-5 225 January 26, 2001  16 Cedi Osman SF 6-7 230 April 8, 1995  1 Rajon Rondo PG 6-1 180 February 22, 1986  2 Collin Sexton SG 6-1 190 January 4, 1999  8 Lamar Stevens PF 6-6 230 July 9, 1997  32 Dean Wade PF 6-9 228 November 20, 1996  9 Dylan Windler SF 6-6 196 September 22, 1996

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Golden State Warriors</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
The Golden State Warriors was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors by then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell. The Warriors were one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America and won the inaugural championship during the 1946-47 season. The team then again clinched the title in the 1955-56 season.

In 1962, new majority owner Franklin Mieuli relocated the Warriors to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors. After another ownership change, the team started playing most of its home games in Oakland. Before the start of the 1971-72 season, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-255974 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200423163445/nba_goldenstatewarriors.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors" width="600" height="319" />
<h2>Who is the owner of the Golden State Warriors?</h2>
The current majority owner of the Warriors is Joseph Steven Lacob, who is a businessman. Interestingly, he initially became a minority owner of the Boston Celtics in 2006. Then, in 2010, Lacob with minority owner Peter Guber bought the Warriors for $450 million from Chris Cohan. This required Lacob to sell his share of the Celtics. Lacob is not just an owner - he is a massive fan. Notably, he had been a Warriors' season ticket holder for over a decade before he purchased the team.

Lacob reportedly has an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He came from quite humble beginnings and couldn't afford college because of his family's financial constraints. So, he had to take a year off and work for the money for college. Lacob became a serial entrepreneur and reportedly invested in over 50 start-ups, of which around 30 were quite successful. His biggest financial success was when he was a partner in Kleiner Parkins. He then started his own business in 1987 after leaving Kleiner Parkins.
<h2>Who is the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors?</h2>
The Warriors are without a General Manager for the time being after Bob Myers stepped down from the role of President and GM in May 2023. Myers has been an integral part of the Warriors during his 12 years in the management. He played a huge role in the team's success in recent years, overseeing the onboarding of some of the most important players - Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, among others. He was also instrumental in the extension of superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
<h2>Team sponsors</h2>
The Golden State Warriors signed a three-year $20 million-per-year jersey sponsorship deal with Rakuten in 2017. This deal became the biggest jersey sponsorship deal in the NBA at the time. After renewing the contract in 2021, the Warriors then extended the deal recently in 2022, reportedly for $40 million annually. Some of the other major sponsors of the Dubs are Verizon, Clorox, Betway, Biofreeze, DoorDash and Fanatics.
<h2>Golden State Warriors roster</h2>
<table style="height: 729px" width="485">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Curry</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Klay Thompson</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Draymond Green</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wiggins</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Poole</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andre Iguodala</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donte DiVincenzo</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Kuminga</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevon Looney</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Payton II</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JaMychal Green</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Baldwin Jr.</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2>Achievements and wins</h2>
The Golden State Warriors are the third most successful team in the NBA with 7 championships. The Dubs are behind the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers who have 17 titles each. The Dubs surpassed the Chicago Bulls with 6 titles after clinching their 7th ring in 2020. Even though they are far off from the Celtics and the Lakers, the Warriors were the first-ever champions. They won the title in the inaugural BAA season in 1946-47 led by basketball legend Joe Fulks. The NBA considers this an official title since the Warriors were one of the founding members of the BAA which then evolved into the NBA in 1948.

After a dry spell, the Warriors were again crowned champions of the 1955-56 season. This was followed by almost two decades of disappointment without a ring. Finally, the Dubs won the title in 1974-75 with the help of legends Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes.

After winning the division title in 1976, the Dubs had a lengthy drought of around four decades. They performed poorly for the most part of the 40 years and had just glimpses of hope here and there. Finally, things changed for the better in the early 2010s. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Very few imagined that he would be one of the key factors behind the success of the team in coming future.

[caption id="attachment_886554" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-886554 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-10T023650Z_101241996_MT1USATODAY17481107_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors" width="1920" height="1236" /> Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters[/caption]

After minor setbacks and some injuries, Curry hit the ground running. The front office also made some smart moves that made the team stronger. Also, the addition of NBA legend Steve Kerr as the head coach was a huge step in the right direction. Curry and Klay Thompson became one of the best duos in the league. Draymond Green soon became one of the best defenders too. Furthermore, Green's versatility allowed Kerr to use smaller lineups which helped the team massively. The Warriors built a great team with role players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Harrison Barnes.

With the ascension of Curry as the back-to-back MVP, the Warriors won the title in 2015. After a disappointing finish in 2016, the team acquired superstar Kevin Durant. This further strengthened the team leading to two straight titles in 2017 and 2018. But the Dubs missed the opportunity to win three straight after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Finals. Curry and the Warriors went on to beat all odds when they clinched the ring in 2022 against the Boston Celtics.
<h2>Key players and coaches</h2>
The Warriors have been fortunate to have had some incredible basketball stars and coaches on their team over the years. They have had Hall of Fame head coaches like Don Nelson, George Karl, Alex Hannum and Steve Kerr. The Dubs have retired the jerseys of legends Al Attles (#16), Tom Meschery (#14), Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Nate Thurmond (#42), Rick Barry (#24) and Chris Mullin (#17) so far.

Notably, All-Time Great Chamberlain made multiple records during his time with the Warriors. He was considered the greatest Warrior of all time by many until the arrival of Stephen Curry.

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Now, Curry is a franchise leader in a variety of different categories and has also led the team to four championships. The Warriors are expected to retire the jerseys of current stars Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in the future for their role in their title runs.
<h2>Rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers</h2>
The rivalry between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is fairly new, starting when they clashed in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Things started to heat up when the teams first faced each other in the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no match for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. The Dubs clinched the title 4-2 and Iguodala won the Finals MVP for his all-round performance.

The next year, the Warriors set a new regular season win record with 73 wins and 9 losses. They broke the previous record of 72-10 set by the iconic Chicago Bulls team. So the pressure began mounting on the Warriors to win the title. In the Finals, the Dubs once again met familiar foes, the Cavaliers. The Warriors had a quick start and led the series 3-1.

Interestingly, no team had ever won the title after trailing 3-1 in the Finals. But James, Kyrie Irving and their team did not quit. They took it one game at a time and started winning. This put immense pressure on the Warriors. The rivalry between the two reached an all-time high by game-7 in which the Cavs ultimately prevailed and lifted the trophy.

After the disappointing loss, the Warriors added more firepower to the lineup with superstar Kevin Durant. The team seemed unstoppable throughout the season and playoffs and again made the Finals. The Dubs wanted revenge and did just that by clinching the title 4-1 against the Cavs in 2017. The following year, the Warriors and Cavs faced off once again on the ultimate stage. This time, the Cavs had no answer as the Warriors swept them easily to win their second straight ring.
<h2>Warriors nicknamed ?Dubs?</h2>
The Warriors are nicknamed the Dubs. According to reports, fans shortened the Warriors to ?W?s? and then even shorter to ?Dubs". However, the Warriors have certainly earned their nickname winning four titles in the last seven years.
<h2>Warriors on?social media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/warriors/?hl=en">@warriors</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/warriors/?lang=kn">@warriors</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/warriors/">@warriors</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.nba.com/warriors/">https://www.nba.com/warriors/</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Founded?</td>
<td>1946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owner</td>
<td>Joe Lacob</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>President</td>
<td>Brandon Schneider</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Manager</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Steve Kerr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>Rakuten, Verizon, DoorDash, etc.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>Chase Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Division Titles</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team Value</td>
<td>$7 Billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors History The Golden State Warriors was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors by then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell. The Warriors were one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America and won the inaugural championship during the 1946-47 season. The team then again clinched the title in the 1955-56 season. In 1962, new majority owner Franklin Mieuli relocated the Warriors to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors. After another ownership change, the team started playing most of its home games in Oakland. Before the start of the 1971-72 season, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors. Who is the owner of the Golden State Warriors? The current majority owner of the Warriors is Joseph Steven Lacob, who is a businessman. Interestingly, he initially became a minority owner of the Boston Celtics in 2006. Then, in 2010, Lacob with minority owner Peter Guber bought the Warriors for $450 million from Chris Cohan. This required Lacob to sell his share of the Celtics. Lacob is not just an owner &#8211; he is a massive fan. Notably, he had been a Warriors&#8217; season ticket holder for over a decade before he purchased the team. Lacob reportedly has an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He came from quite humble beginnings and couldn&#8217;t afford college because of his family&#8217;s financial constraints. So, he had to take a year off and work for the money for college. Lacob became a serial entrepreneur and reportedly invested in over 50 start-ups, of which around 30 were quite successful. His biggest financial success was when he was a partner in Kleiner Parkins. He then started his own business in 1987 after leaving Kleiner Parkins. Who is the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors? The Warriors are without a General Manager for the time being after Bob Myers stepped down from the role of President and GM in May 2023. Myers has been an integral part of the Warriors during his 12 years in the management. He played a huge role in the team&#8217;s success in recent years, overseeing the onboarding of some of the most important players &#8211; Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, among others. He was also instrumental in the extension of superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Team sponsors The Golden State Warriors signed a three-year $20 million-per-year jersey sponsorship deal with Rakuten in 2017. This deal became the biggest jersey sponsorship deal in the NBA at the time. After renewing the contract in 2021, the Warriors then extended the deal recently in 2022, reportedly for $40 million annually. Some of the other major sponsors of the Dubs are Verizon, Clorox, Betway, Biofreeze, DoorDash and Fanatics. Golden State Warriors roster  Stephen Curry Point Guard 35  Klay Thompson Shooting Guard 33  Draymond Green Power Forward 33  Andrew Wiggins Small Forward 28  Jordan Poole Shooting Guard 23  Andre Iguodala Forward 39  Donte DiVincenzo Shooting Guard 26  Jonathan Kuminga Power Forward 20  Kevon Looney Forward 27  Gary Payton II Shooting Guard 30  JaMychal Green Forward 32  Patrick Baldwin Jr. Forward 20  Read More: Klay Thompson?s Family | All You Need to Know About His Mother, Father, Brothers and Girlfriend Achievements and wins The Golden State Warriors are the third most successful team in the NBA with 7 championships. The Dubs are behind the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers who have 17 titles each. The Dubs surpassed the Chicago Bulls with 6 titles after clinching their 7th ring in 2020. Even though they are far off from the Celtics and the Lakers, the Warriors were the first-ever champions. They won the title in the inaugural BAA season in 1946-47 led by basketball legend Joe Fulks. The NBA considers this an official title since the Warriors were one of the founding members of the BAA which then evolved into the NBA in 1948. After a dry spell, the Warriors were again crowned champions of the 1955-56 season. This was followed by almost two decades of disappointment without a ring. Finally, the Dubs won the title in 1974-75 with the help of legends Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes. After winning the division title in 1976, the Dubs had a lengthy drought of around four decades. They performed poorly for the most part of the 40 years and had just glimpses of hope here and there. Finally, things changed for the better in the early 2010s. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Very few imagined that he would be one of the key factors behind the success of the team in coming future. Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters After minor setbacks and some injuries, Curry hit the ground running. The front office also made some smart moves that made the team stronger. Also, the addition of NBA legend Steve Kerr as the head coach was a huge step in the right direction. Curry and Klay Thompson became one of the best duos in the league. Draymond Green soon became one of the best defenders too. Furthermore, Green&#8217;s versatility allowed Kerr to use smaller lineups which helped the team massively. The Warriors built a great team with role players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Harrison Barnes. With the ascension of Curry as the back-to-back MVP, the Warriors won the title in 2015. After a disappointing finish in 2016, the team acquired superstar Kevin Durant. This further strengthened the team leading to two straight titles in 2017 and 2018. But the Dubs missed the opportunity to win three straight after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Finals. Curry and the Warriors went on to beat all odds when they clinched the ring in 2022 against the Boston Celtics. Key players and coaches The Warriors have been fortunate to have had some incredible basketball stars and coaches on their team over the years. They have had Hall of Fame head coaches like Don Nelson, George Karl, Alex Hannum and Steve Kerr. The Dubs have retired the jerseys of legends Al Attles (#16), Tom Meschery (#14), Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Nate Thurmond (#42), Rick Barry (#24) and Chris Mullin (#17) so far. Notably, All-Time Great Chamberlain made multiple records during his time with the Warriors. He was considered the greatest Warrior of all time by many until the arrival of Stephen Curry. Read More: Stephen Curry: Everything There Is to Know About His Wife, Children and Family Now, Curry is a franchise leader in a variety of different categories and has also led the team to four championships. The Warriors are expected to retire the jerseys of current stars Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in the future for their role in their title runs. Rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers The rivalry between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is fairly new, starting when they clashed in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Things started to heat up when the teams first faced each other in the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no match for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. The Dubs clinched the title 4-2 and Iguodala won the Finals MVP for his all-round performance. The next year, the Warriors set a new regular season win record with 73 wins and 9 losses. They broke the previous record of 72-10 set by the iconic Chicago Bulls team. So the pressure began mounting on the Warriors to win the title. In the Finals, the Dubs once again met familiar foes, the Cavaliers. The Warriors had a quick start and led the series 3-1. Interestingly, no team had ever won the title after trailing 3-1 in the Finals. But James, Kyrie Irving and their team did not quit. They took it one game at a time and started winning. This put immense pressure on the Warriors. The rivalry between the two reached an all-time high by game-7 in which the Cavs ultimately prevailed and lifted the trophy. After the disappointing loss, the Warriors added more firepower to the lineup with superstar Kevin Durant. The team seemed unstoppable throughout the season and playoffs and again made the Finals. The Dubs wanted revenge and did just that by clinching the title 4-1 against the Cavs in 2017. The following year, the Warriors and Cavs faced off once again on the ultimate stage. This time, the Cavs had no answer as the Warriors swept them easily to win their second straight ring. Warriors nicknamed ?Dubs? The Warriors are nicknamed the Dubs. According to reports, fans shortened the Warriors to ?W?s? and then even shorter to ?Dubs&#8221;. However, the Warriors have certainly earned their nickname winning four titles in the last seven years. Warriors on?social media  Instagram @warriors  Twitter @warriors  Facebook @warriors  Website https://www.nba.com/warriors/  &nbsp;  Founded? 1946  Owner Joe Lacob  President Brandon Schneider  Conference West  General Manager NA  Head Coach Steve Kerr  Sponsors Rakuten, Verizon, DoorDash, etc.  Arena Chase Center  Championships 7  Conference Titles 7  Division Titles 12  Team Value $7 Billion

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<h2>Everything to Know About the Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular sports teams in the world. The Lakers are also a very successful team, and it started right from the beginning. The franchise began in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers in the National Basketball League and won the title in 1948. The team then joined the rival Basketball Association of America, which would later become the NBA in 1948. The Lakers continued their successful run in the BAA as well. But the team struggled financially in the mid-50s and relocated to Los Angeles in 1960 as the Los Angeles Lakers.

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<h2>Who is the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers?</h2>
Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers along with the Forum and NHL's Los Angeles Kings for $67 million in 1979 from then-owner Jack Kent Cooke. The Lakers thrived under the leadership of Buss as he revolutionized virtually the entire league.

When Dr. Buss passed away in 2013, the ownership was transferred to his six children through a family trust. The Buss Family Trusts is the majority owner of the Lakers now with Jeanie Buss acting as the controlling owner. She became the first female controlling owner to win the title when the Lakers clinched the championship in 2020.

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<h2>Who are the team sponsors?</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are sponsored by several major brands. Notably, the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers signed a stadium-naming rights deal with the cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com. According to reports, it was a 20-year $700 million contract. So, the Staples Center was officially renamed Crypto.com Arena.

While the official kit sponsor of the Lakers is Nike, the team signed a deal with bibigo as the official jersey patch partner in 2021. Some of the other notable sponsors of the team are American Express, Beyond Meat, BioSteel, Budweiser, Comerica, Delta and Pepsi.
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[caption id="attachment_1647883" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1647883" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-04-03T021203Z_617747669_MT1USATODAY20381083_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-HOUSTON-ROCKETS.jpg" alt="LeBron James and Anthony Davis" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (6) signal to teammates against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Los Angeles Lakers roster</h2>
<table style="height: 742px" width="441">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LeBron James</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Davis</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Austin Reaves</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D?Angelo Russell</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Schroder</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rui Hachimura</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lonnie Walker IV</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mo Bamba</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jarred Vanderbilt</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Malik Beasley</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thompson</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Troy Brown Jr.</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2>Achievements and wins</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers' winning culture started right after the team was founded in 1947 as they won the NBL title in 1948. The Minneapolis Lakers continued winning titles after moving to the BAA as well. Then the BAA merged with NBL to form the NBA in 1949. So, the Lakers' 1948 title win is not considered by the NBA as an official championship. However, the 1949 championship is recognized since the team joined the BAA.

The dominance of the Lakers continued in the 50s as they won titles in 1950, 1952, 1953 and 1954, led by legendary center George Mikan. However, things went south after Mikan retired in 1954 as the team struggled on and off the court. Because of the financial troubles, the franchise was relocated to Los Angeles in 1960. However, the team still found it hard to get back to its winning ways. After a dry spell that lasted years, the team won the 1972 title with the help of NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. It was followed by another eight years of disappointment.

In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss became the majority owner of the Lakers with the intention to turn the team's luck around. 1979 also marked the entry of NBA legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson when the team drafted him as the first pick. Thus began the era of Showtime Lakers. With the help of Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others, the Lakers lifted five championships in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988. The team then lost the 1989 and 1991 NBA Finals.

The Lakers struggled again until Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant started working their magic. The duo led the Lakers to three straight championships from 2000 to 2002, a feat even the Showtime Lakers could not achieve. O'Neal, Bryant and the team dismantled their opponents on their way to all three titles, displaying utter dominance. After Shaq left the team in 2004, Kobe became the main man. He then led the team to two straight rings in 2009 and 2010. Recently, superstar LeBron James helped the team win their record 17th championship in 2020.
<h2>The Lakers' rivalry with the Boston Celtics</h2>
The Boston Celtics and the Lakers are the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers and Celtics also have one of the biggest and longest rivalries in sports history. The rivalry between the two started in 1959 when they first faced each other in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals a record 12 times in which the Celtics mostly came out on top.

In 1959, the Celtics swept the Lakers for the title. The Celtics continued their dominance over the Lakers by winning a mindboggling eight straight Finals, winning in 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1984 over the Lakers. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its loyal fans who felt that their opponents were simply unbeatable. However, the Lakers finally overcame this streak and won the championship against the Celtics in 1985 and then again in 1987.

After the 1987 Finals, the Lakers and the Celtics once again locked horns in 2008 where Boston came out victorious. The teams again clashed in the 2010 Finals with the Lakers clinching the title this time. While the Celtics have won 9, the Lakers have won 3 in their 12 Finals showdowns so far.
<h2>How many numbers have the Lakers retired?</h2>
The Lakers have always been fortunate to have some of the most storied players on their roster for a long time. Therefore, so far, the team has 14 names on their rafters. The jerseys of legends George Mikan (99), Elgin Baylor (22), Jerry West (44), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Gail Goodrich (25), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Magic Johnson (32), James Worthy (42), Jamaal Wilkes (52), Shaquille O?Neal (34), Kobe Bryant (8, 24) and Pau Gasol (16) have been retired. Legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn's name is also up on the rafters.
<h2>Laker Girls: The owner's game-changing entertainment addition</h2>
Dr. Jerry Buss was a visionary who revolutionized the league with his entertainment and marketing ideas. The legendary team owner wanted the Lakers to be entertaining on and off the court to bring fans to the arena and to popularize the game in the country and around the world. One of Dr. Buss' important innovations was the Laker Girls.

The late owner ordered a formation of a dance squad with highly talented female dancers. While the idea received some backlash early on, it became widely accepted. While the Showtime Lakers entertained fans with their up-tempo style of play, the Laker Girls kept the crowd going with their dances during breaks.
<h2>Lakers on social media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lakers/">@lakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/">@Lakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losangeleslakers">@losangeleslakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="http://www.nba.com/lakers">https://www.nba.com/lakers?tmd=1</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Founded?</td>
<td>1947</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owner</td>
<td>Buss Family Trusts</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>President</td>
<td>Jeanie Buss</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Manager</td>
<td>Rob Pelinka</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Darvin Ham</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>Crypto.com, bibigo, Nike, etc?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>Crypto.com Arena</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Division Titles</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team Value</td>
<td>$5.9 Billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Los Angeles Lakers

Everything to Know About the Los Angeles Lakers History The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular sports teams in the world. The Lakers are also a very successful team, and it started right from the beginning. The franchise began in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers in the National Basketball League and won the title in 1948. The team then joined the rival Basketball Association of America, which would later become the NBA in 1948. The Lakers continued their successful run in the BAA as well. But the team struggled financially in the mid-50s and relocated to Los Angeles in 1960 as the Los Angeles Lakers. Read More: Why did Kobe Bryant have such a disturbing relationship with his parents? Who is the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers? Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers along with the Forum and NHL&#8217;s Los Angeles Kings for $67 million in 1979 from then-owner Jack Kent Cooke. The Lakers thrived under the leadership of Buss as he revolutionized virtually the entire league. When Dr. Buss passed away in 2013, the ownership was transferred to his six children through a family trust. The Buss Family Trusts is the majority owner of the Lakers now with Jeanie Buss acting as the controlling owner. She became the first female controlling owner to win the title when the Lakers clinched the championship in 2020. Read More: NBA Throwback: Relive the Final Battle Between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Who are the team sponsors? The Los Angeles Lakers are sponsored by several major brands. Notably, the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers signed a stadium-naming rights deal with the cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com. According to reports, it was a 20-year $700 million contract. So, the Staples Center was officially renamed Crypto.com Arena. While the official kit sponsor of the Lakers is Nike, the team signed a deal with bibigo as the official jersey patch partner in 2021. Some of the other notable sponsors of the team are American Express, Beyond Meat, BioSteel, Budweiser, Comerica, Delta and Pepsi. Read More: Where Does LeBron James Live? All That We Know About His Luxurious Villa Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (6) signal to teammates against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. 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<h2 style="text-align: center">Andre Iguodala 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Andre Iguodala is a six-foot-six small forward who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. He was born on January 28, 1984, to Linda and Leonard Shanklin in Springfield, Illinois. Iguodala is a three-time NBA champion who was named Finals MVP in 2015.?

As a kid, Iguodala attended Lanphier High-School in his hometown. He grew up rooting for <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan</a> and the Chicago Bulls and averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists as a senior.?

Iguodala was a highly-ranked prospect who then committed to the University of Arizona upon graduation. He attended two years there and gained a massive reputation owing to his athletic abilities on the court.?

[caption id="attachment_542389" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-542389" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207003920/2021-02-06T031123Z_1949010959_MT1USATODAY15535957_RTRMADP_3_NBA-WASHINGTON-WIZARDS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg" alt="Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala" width="1920" height="1280" /> Feb 5, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dribbles the basketball around Washington Wizards forward Isaac Bonga (17) during the third quarter of the game at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Iguodala averaged 9.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in his college career and chose to forego remaining years after his second season with the team. He signed with agent Rob Pelinka and declared eligibility for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> draft in 2004.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Andre Iguodala NBA Career</h2>
Iguodala was a highly ranked prospect in the 2004 class and went as the 9th overall pick in the draft. He was signed by the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philadelphia 76ers</a> where he spent the first eight years of his NBA career. He started all 82 games as a rookie and shot 49.3% from the field to cement his place in the team.?

Iguodala evolved into a massive contributor for the Sixers as years passed by. His knack for triple-doubles made him a talent to reckon with. He posted a career-high 18.8 PPG during the 2008-09 season and finish second behind LeBron James in triple-doubles made during the 2010-11 season.?

A string of impressive displays earned Iguodala earned him his first All-Star selection in 2012. However, the Sixers then included Iguodala in a vast trade deal that sent him to the Denver Nuggets the same year.?

Iguodala then moved to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Golden State Warriors</a> after an unsettling year in Denver. He remained a starter with the Warriors, but Steve Kerr made him a sixth man starting from the 2014-15 season, which came as a surprise.?

However, the Warriors found glory with their game plan and won three championships between 2015 and 2018. Iguodala was an integral part of the roster in all three years and he was also named Finals MVP in 2015.

The Warriors then traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019 and the franchise then later sent him to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/miami-heat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Miami Heat</a> in early 2020. Iguodala?s experience proved to be vital in the Heat?s playoff run where they reached all the way till the NBA Finals.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Andre Iguodala Finals MVP 2015</h2>
Andre Iguodala won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015 in what went down as a unique record. He became the first player to win the award without starting a single game during the regular season. The Warriors played <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LeBron James</a>? Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals, and Iguodala was tasked with guarding the Cavs? best player.?

[caption id="attachment_542384" align="alignnone" width="1280"]<img class="size-full wp-image-542384" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207003811/2021-01-21T012451Z_127542082_MT1USATODAY15461359_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MIAMI-HEAT-AT-TORONTO-RAPTORS.jpg" alt="Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala" width="1280" height="1920" /> Jan 20, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA;Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

His defensive shielding kept LeBron from firing big which helped the Warriors big-time. Furthermore, Iguodala <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/andre-iguodala-2015-finals">averaged</a> 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists which proved to be vital towards his team?s success.?

He played the third-most minutes for the Warriors behind <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stephen-curry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steph Curry</a> and Klay Thompson. He also <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2015-nba-finals-cavaliers-vs-warriors.html">ranked</a> second in total rebounds during the series.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements?</h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">3? NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">NBA Finals MVP (2015)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">NBA All-Star (2012)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">First-team All-Pac-10 (2004)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">Second-team Parade All-American (2002)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Andre Iguodala NBA Stats</h2>
Iguodala is one of the most experienced players in the league right now. He?s been competing since 2004 and currently in the 2020-21 season, Iguodala is averaging 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Andre Iguodala Current Contract</h2>
Iguodala signed a <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2898232-andre-iguodala-explains-agreeing-to-contract-extension-with-heat-prior-to-trade">two-year</a> contract extension worth $30 million with the Heat back in February 2020. The second-year however is a club option that will ultimately be decided when the due time comes.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Andre Iguodala 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements?</h2>
Andre Iguodala has earned millions worth of salary so far in his career. His total estimate till the 2019/20 season stands at a whopping $169,074,259, according to <a href="https://hoopshype.com/player/andre-iguodala/salary/">HoopsHype</a>. Furthermore, <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/andre-iguodala-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/andre-iguodala-net-worth-in-2020/#:~:text=Miami%20Heat%20swingman%20Andre%20Iguodala,of%20%2450%20million%20in%202020.">ClutchPoints</a> estimate his Net Worth at $50 million.?

Iguodala is also an active tech investor and earns his fortunes from this field as well. He also has an endorsement deal running with Nike.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Andre Iguodala NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
Andre Iguodala has been donning Nike sneakers for several years. He <a href="https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2015/11/andre-iguodala-nike-sneaker-deal-rotation-details">revealed</a> that he wears a pair for at least five games before sporting new ones. He is given two shoe options each per season with three-colorways for each option by Nike.?

Iguodala recently donned the ?Nike Kobe 5 Protro? in honor of Kobe Bryant and has worn several signature editions in the past.?
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<td style="text-align: center">Age</td>
<td>
30
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
Marital Status
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Yes (Christina Gutierrez)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Children</td>
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2
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NBA Championship Rings
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<td style="text-align: center">3 (2015, 2017, 2018)</td>
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American
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6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
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Weight
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">215 lb (98 kg)</td>
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6?9? (2.11 m)
</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Andre Iguodala</h2>
Andre Iguodala Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andre/?hl=en">andre</a>
Andre Iguodala Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/andre?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"> @andre</a>

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Andre Iguodala 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Andre Iguodala is a six-foot-six small forward who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. He was born on January 28, 1984, to Linda and Leonard Shanklin in Springfield, Illinois. Iguodala is a three-time NBA champion who was named Finals MVP in 2015.? As a kid, Iguodala attended Lanphier High-School in his hometown. He grew up rooting for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists as a senior.? Iguodala was a highly-ranked prospect who then committed to the University of Arizona upon graduation. He attended two years there and gained a massive reputation owing to his athletic abilities on the court.? Feb 5, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dribbles the basketball around Washington Wizards forward Isaac Bonga (17) during the third quarter of the game at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Iguodala averaged 9.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in his college career and chose to forego remaining years after his second season with the team. He signed with agent Rob Pelinka and declared eligibility for the NBA draft in 2004. Andre Iguodala NBA Career Iguodala was a highly ranked prospect in the 2004 class and went as the 9th overall pick in the draft. He was signed by the Philadelphia 76ers where he spent the first eight years of his NBA career. He started all 82 games as a rookie and shot 49.3% from the field to cement his place in the team.? Iguodala evolved into a massive contributor for the Sixers as years passed by. His knack for triple-doubles made him a talent to reckon with. He posted a career-high 18.8 PPG during the 2008-09 season and finish second behind LeBron James in triple-doubles made during the 2010-11 season.? A string of impressive displays earned Iguodala earned him his first All-Star selection in 2012. However, the Sixers then included Iguodala in a vast trade deal that sent him to the Denver Nuggets the same year.? Iguodala then moved to the Golden State Warriors after an unsettling year in Denver. He remained a starter with the Warriors, but Steve Kerr made him a sixth man starting from the 2014-15 season, which came as a surprise.? However, the Warriors found glory with their game plan and won three championships between 2015 and 2018. Iguodala was an integral part of the roster in all three years and he was also named Finals MVP in 2015. The Warriors then traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019 and the franchise then later sent him to the Miami Heat in early 2020. Iguodala?s experience proved to be vital in the Heat?s playoff run where they reached all the way till the NBA Finals.? Andre Iguodala Finals MVP 2015 Andre Iguodala won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015 in what went down as a unique record. He became the first player to win the award without starting a single game during the regular season. The Warriors played LeBron James? Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals, and Iguodala was tasked with guarding the Cavs? best player.? Jan 20, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA;Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports His defensive shielding kept LeBron from firing big which helped the Warriors big-time. Furthermore, Iguodala averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists which proved to be vital towards his team?s success.? He played the third-most minutes for the Warriors behind Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. He also ranked second in total rebounds during the series.? Major Achievements? 3? NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018) NBA Finals MVP (2015) NBA All-Star (2012) NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005) First-team All-Pac-10 (2004) Second-team Parade All-American (2002) Andre Iguodala NBA Stats Iguodala is one of the most experienced players in the league right now. He?s been competing since 2004 and currently in the 2020-21 season, Iguodala is averaging 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Andre Iguodala Current Contract Iguodala signed a two-year contract extension worth $30 million with the Heat back in February 2020. The second-year however is a club option that will ultimately be decided when the due time comes.? Andre Iguodala 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements? Andre Iguodala has earned millions worth of salary so far in his career. His total estimate till the 2019/20 season stands at a whopping $169,074,259, according to HoopsHype. Furthermore, Celebrity Net Worth and ClutchPoints estimate his Net Worth at $50 million.? Iguodala is also an active tech investor and earns his fortunes from this field as well. He also has an endorsement deal running with Nike.? Andre Iguodala NBA Sneaker Contract Andre Iguodala has been donning Nike sneakers for several years. He revealed that he wears a pair for at least five games before sporting new ones. He is given two shoe options each per season with three-colorways for each option by Nike.? Iguodala recently donned the ?Nike Kobe 5 Protro? in honor of Kobe Bryant and has worn several signature editions in the past.?  Age 30   Marital Status Yes (Christina Gutierrez)  Children 2   NBA Championship Rings 3 (2015, 2017, 2018)  Nationality American  Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)   Weight 215 lb (98 kg)  Wingspan 6?9? (2.11 m)   How to contact Andre Iguodala Andre Iguodala Instagram: andre Andre Iguodala Twitter: @andre

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Draymond Green 2021: Net worth, salary and endorsements

Draymond Green is an American professional?basketball?player born on March 4, 1990, who plays in the?National Basketball Association?(<a href="https://www.nba.com/">NBA</a>). Green primarily plays as a power forward and currently represents the?<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-golden-state-warriors-full-roster/">Golden State Warriors</a>. He came through the ranks playing college basketball for Michigan State. In the 2012 NBA Draft, he was picked by the warriors as the 35th overall pick in the first round and he has played for them since.

[caption id="attachment_539445" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-539445" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210204153442/2021-02-03T033256Z_264625895_MT1USATODAY15521922_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Stephen Curry" width="1920" height="1280" /> Feb 2, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) congratulates guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Major on-court achievements-</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>3נNBA champion?(2015,?2017,?2018)</li>
 	<li>3נNBA All-Star?(2016?2018)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Second Team?(2016)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team?(2017)</li>
 	<li>NBA Defensive Player of the Year?(2017)</li>
 	<li>3נNBA All-Defensive First Team?(2015?2017)</li>
 	<li>2נNBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2018,?2019)</li>
 	<li>NBA steals leader?(2017)</li>
 	<li>NABC National Player of the Year?(2012)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Draymond Green stats</h2>
[caption id="attachment_661335" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-661335" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-22T032315Z_334435701_MT1USATODAY16125222_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MEMPHIS-GRIZZLIES-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Warriors Draymond Green" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 21, 2021; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with NBA referee James Williams (60) during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

In the 2020-21 season, Green averaged 7.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Overall, in his 639 career games, over a period of nine seasons, the forward player has averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1 block.
<h2>Draymond Green 2021 net worth</h2>
Green's first NBA contract was signed in 2012- a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Warriors. At the end of the contract, in 2015, Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract. Currently, the star is on a 4-year $99.66 million <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/draymond-green-10860/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> with GSW, which he signed using veteran extension. The 3x All-Star and 3x NBA Champion will hit the free agency in 2024.

Draymond Green's overall net worth, as per Celebrity Net Worth is $50 million.

[caption id="attachment_542398" align="alignnone" width="1280"]<img class="size-full wp-image-542398" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207004941/2021-02-05T013032Z_608185218_MT1USATODAY15531078_RTRMADP_3_NBA-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS-AT-DALLAS-MAVERICKS.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green" width="1280" height="1920" /> Feb 4, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates dunking against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Draymond Green has made donations of around $3.1 million, to Michigan State- the second-largest ever made by an active athlete to his former school. As for his income from sponsorships, Green has an endorsement deal with Major League Fantasy.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residence</td>
<td>Michigan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height </td>
<td>6' 7" (2.01 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>102 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality
</td>
<td>United States of America</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital status</td>
<td>Engaged</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Draymond Green 2021: Net worth, salary and endorsements Draymond Green is an American professional?basketball?player born on March 4, 1990, who plays in the?National Basketball Association?(NBA). Green primarily plays as a power forward and currently represents the?Golden State Warriors. He came through the ranks playing college basketball for Michigan State. In the 2012 NBA Draft, he was picked by the warriors as the 35th overall pick in the first round and he has played for them since. Feb 2, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) congratulates guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Major on-court achievements- 3נNBA champion?(2015,?2017,?2018) 3נNBA All-Star?(2016?2018) All-NBA Second Team?(2016) All-NBA Third Team?(2017) NBA Defensive Player of the Year?(2017) 3נNBA All-Defensive First Team?(2015?2017) 2נNBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2018,?2019) NBA steals leader?(2017) NABC National Player of the Year?(2012) Draymond Green stats May 21, 2021; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with NBA referee James Williams (60) during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports In the 2020-21 season, Green averaged 7.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Overall, in his 639 career games, over a period of nine seasons, the forward player has averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1 block. Draymond Green 2021 net worth Green&#8217;s first NBA contract was signed in 2012- a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Warriors. At the end of the contract, in 2015, Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract. Currently, the star is on a 4-year $99.66 million contract with GSW, which he signed using veteran extension. The 3x All-Star and 3x NBA Champion will hit the free agency in 2024. Draymond Green&#8217;s overall net worth, as per Celebrity Net Worth is $50 million. Feb 4, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates dunking against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Draymond Green has made donations of around $3.1 million, to Michigan State- the second-largest ever made by an active athlete to his former school. As for his income from sponsorships, Green has an endorsement deal with Major League Fantasy.  Age 31  Residence Michigan  Height 6&#8242; 7&#8243; (2.01 m)  Weight 102 kg  Nationality United States of America  Marital status Engaged

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