How the Golden State Warriors built the most dominant team in the NBA by Scott Davis on Jan 18, 2016, 10:09 AM Advertisement
 The Golden State Warriors are the best team in the NBA with a 37-4 record. The reigning champs rattled off an NBA record 24 straight wins to start the season, and show no signs of slowing down. That the Warriors have managed to get even better than last year has wowed the NBA world. While there's no guarantee they'll make a second-straight Finals appearance, they have to be considered the heavy favorites, particularly because no team boasts such a deadly combination of players. The Warriors are the most complete team in the NBA, with a roster that boasts a mix of offensive weapons, defensive stoppers, bench scorers, and role players. Here's how they built it. DRAFTED: Stephen Curry  It all starts with Stephen Curry, of course. The Warriors made the brilliant decision to draft Stephen Curry at No. 7 in the 2009 draft, and it's paid off. Curry is the reigning MVP and likely cruising toward another MVP this season, averaging 29 points, five rebounds, six assists, and a wild 50% shooting, 44% from three-point range.
DRAFTED: Klay Thompson  Taken with the 11th pick in the 2011 draft, Thompson has become Curry's fearsome back-court partner. Aptly making up the second part of the "Splash Brothers" moniker, Thompson is averaging 20 points per game for the second straight year while shooting 43.5% from downtown and playing stellar defense.
DRAFTED: Draymond Green  Green is the Warriors' linchpin. At 6-foot-6, he's the player every team wants and can't find. He can defend every position on the court, making the Warriors' a swarming, versatile defensive squad, and he's valuable to the offense as a shooter and playmaker. After earning an $82 million contract in the offseason, he's averaging 15 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists per game this year.
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