2. Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney might have been the ultimate dark horse of the Warriors’ dynasty. He was the player who consistently delivered on the floor, quietly doing the dirty work without needing the spotlight. His defensive reliability and offensive rebounding earned him three NBA championships. However, it wasn’t just his effort and physicality that made him excel; it was also his durability.
Looney played all 82 games for two straight seasons, a rare feat in today’s NBA. Known for setting tough screens and showing defensive brilliance in clutch moments, he was never the flashiest player but became one of the Warriors’ most dependable. Head coach Steve Kerr even described him as the Dubs’ “foundational piece”. It was his willingness to go the extra mile that separated him from the rest, yet the impact he made rarely recieved the recognition it deserves.
1. Andre Iguodala
When people hear the name Andre Iguodala, they think of the infamous “Blocked by James!” moment in Game 7 of the 2016 finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that one play shouldn’t overshadow just how important he was to the Warriors’ dynasty. Iguodola won all four of the Warriors’ championships over the last decade and was even named Finals MVP in 2015, despite not even starting every game of the series. That year, he went up against a powerful Cavaliers team and averaged 16 points per game, while taking on the demanding task of guarding LeBron James. He managed to hold arguably the greatest player of all time to just 38% shooting from the field. I truly don’t believe the two-way contributor gets enough respect for the influence he had on the Warriors’ success.
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