The Golden State Warriors are absolutely destroying the NBA this year. The more they continue to thrash through the rest of the league, the more comparisons they draw to the greatest single season team of all-time. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls ran up a 72-10 regular season record en route to their first of three consecutive championships. That team sported the greatest player of all time in Michael Jordan as well as two other Hall of Famers, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.
So, who is better? Well, it’s impossible to compare different eras (especially since MJ would’ve averaged about 50 points per game with the current hand-checking rules), but it’s worth looking at all of the matchups between the two teams to come up with a winner.
Look, Steph Curry is like a video game right now and Klay Thompson could go down as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Just don’t forget that the Bulls team made it’s name on defense and Pippen could shut down anyone from the opposing point guard to the opposing center. When you look at Jordan’s, Pippen’s and Rodman’s versatility and athleticism on defense, you have to figure they’d put up way more resistance to this Warriors offensive juggernaut than any current team. So yes, when you go all the way down the line, it definitely seems like Golden State has more depth. But that big three in Chicago sure looks like it would make sure to come out on top in one, winner take all series.
What do you think?
