"Sports Illustrated" explained using more straightforward language: "Last season the Golden State Warriors had a strength of 105 points. This season, without Cattino, their strength might only be 100 points, but it's still a perfect score."
"The New York Times" mocked Gary Payton but acknowledged the Warriors' strength: "Gary started a new era, the era of coward that joins when defeated. But it must be admitted, this time Gary chose a master very close to the championship."
Almost no media underestimated the Warriors' championship prospects, and no player dared to step up and say, "No, the championship belongs to us."
You've got to know, Roger has won nine championships over 12 seasons.
This is unprecedented dominance in modern NBA basketball history.
Roger's deterrent power in the league far surpasses Bird, Magic, and Michael Jordan.
People still desire to challenge him, but no one would be foolish enough to underestimate him.
