LeBron on Warriors: 'Most healthy team I've ever seen in NBA history'
LeBron James recognizes the health and the talent of the Golden State Warriors.
By
Zach Harper
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2 min read
It's hard not to be envious of what the Golden State Warriors have going. They were dominant last season, kept most of their pieces from that title-winning team, and have come back even more driven and overpowering this season. On top of all that talent and execution of their brilliant system on both sides of the ball, the Warriors don't seem to get injured anymore. While most teams/fans/pundits seem to make the excuse or observation that the Warriors don't have injuries, they just waltz right past the infirmary without any reason to stop off.
Cleveland Cavaliers' star LeBron James has definitely noticed. With his team currently looking to overcome injuries and get to a place of challenging the Warriors (or anybody) for the NBA title in 2016, it's hard not to look at the competition and not be impressed with Golden State's health. He told reporters their health is a big part of their success on top of the great talent. He even called them the "most healthy team I've ever seen in NBA history." From ESPN.com:
LeBron James says there is a not-so-secret ingredient -- beyond a talented roster that features reigning MVP Stephen Curry -- to the Golden State Warriors' success: avoiding injuries.
"I think it comes with a lot of health," James said when asked about the Warriors tying the all-time mark for best start to a season at 15-0. "They've been healthy. They've been the most healthy team I've ever seen in NBA history, and they have great talent. Those guys all play for one common goal and that's to win, and that's all that matters."
The Cavs are currently battling without Kyrie Irving (fractured knee cap during the Finals), Iman Shumpert (wrist surgery before the season started), Timofey Mozgov (deltoid strain expected to keep him out for a week or two), and Mo Williams (leg injury expected to keep him out of a game or two). They tried to take down the Warriors during the Finals despite the injury to Irving, a shoulder injury to Shumpert, the absence of Kevin Love due to a shoulder dislocation, and Anderson Varejao being out for the season.
When you look at the Warriors and just see a broken nose here and there to their All-Defense caliber center being the only thing they have to deal with, it appears they're playing different medical games. The training staff has helped turned the Warriors from being the team you always preface predictions with "if they can stay healthy," into being one of the most respected training staffs in the NBA.
Once again, the Warriors are healthy and it only adds to their incredible mystique and dominance right now.
