Three Little Birds: Steph, Klay, Dray

I still can’t believe it. The Warriors just lost to the Kings in the Play-in, and with that, our season is over. No playoffs. No miracle run. Just silence. As a die-hard Warriors fan, this one hurts more than I thought it would. Not just because we lost, but because it feels like the end of something. After everything this team has accomplished over the past decade, to go out like this, fighting just to make the playoffs and coming up short, makes you stop and wonder if the dynasty is finally over.

This team gave us everything. From the 2015 championship to the 73-win season, to back to back titles with KD, and even the redemption ring in 2022 (my personal favorite). We witnessed greatness. Steph changed the game. Klay gave us historic shooting nights. Draymond brought heart and defense. But watching them out there tonight, it just didn’t feel the same. The magic wasn’t there. The chemistry looked off, and the spark that used to separate us from everyone else felt like it had faded. The Kings wanted it more. That’s something I never thought I’d say, especially in a win or go home game with our core healthy.

Now the questions begin. Is this the end of the Steph, Klay and Draymond era? Should the team finally rebuild? It’s hard to even think about that because of how much these guys mean to us fans. They aren’t just players. They’re legends who brought joy, pride, and unforgettable memories to the Bay. But time moves fast in the NBA, and this season showed us that we might not be contenders anymore. Maybe this is just a low point and they bounce back next year. Or maybe, this was the last ride. Whatever happens next, I’ll always be grateful. But right now, I’m just sitting here wondering if I just watched the final chapter of the greatest run of basketball I’ve ever seen.