With the Golden State Warriors’ dominance in full display, basketball experts and fans alike—including those closely following Live Cricket BPL—are asking a big question: is this the greatest offensive team in NBA history? The discussion has gained serious momentum following the Warriors’ 14-game winning streak in the playoffs and their staggering offensive efficiency.
Former Lakers head coach Byron Scott didn’t hold back in his praise. “Honestly, this might be the best offense I’ve ever seen,” he said. “They have too many weapons, too many scorers. They can beat you with shooting, off-ball movement—it’s all deadly, and defending off the ball might be even harder.” His view is echoed by two-time NBA champion and analyst Kenny Smith, who ranked the Warriors’ firepower in the top five all-time, though he noted they still need to prove how they perform in slower-paced games.
Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas took it one step further, declaring that the Warriors have already claimed the title of greatest team ever. Meanwhile, Jamal Wilkes, a member of the 1975 Warriors championship team, said, “No one’s better than them. Maybe just as good, but not better. They’re unselfish and capable of doing everything.”
Statistically, the 2016-17 Warriors back up the hype. Since the NBA adopted its current playoff format in 1984, their offensive rating of 113.5 is the highest on record. The 1986-87 Showtime Lakers rank second with 113.1, followed by the 2009-10 Phoenix Suns at 112.9. In terms of shooting efficiency, the Warriors posted a combined regular season and playoff field goal percentage of 56.4%, the best since the 1983-84 season. That even surpasses their 2015-16 squad (55.5%) and the 2013-14 Miami Heat (55.4%).
Head coach Steve Kerr credits the team’s balance and passing. “Everyone on the floor can make plays. It sets the tone,” Kerr said. “Everyone knows about Steph, Klay, and KD, but what makes us complete are guys like Livingston, Iguodala, David West, and Zaza. We all love passing the ball, and we play unselfishly until we get the best shot.”
When asked directly whether this team has the greatest offense in history, Kerr dodged modestly. “I don’t know. I don’t focus on that stuff. But I do know if I had to play against this team, I wouldn’t last a minute—whoever I had to guard would be a nightmare.”
Even Kobe Bryant weighed in, offering a cryptic response: “Go watch my breakdown film ‘Golden Democracy.’ All the answers are there.” In that short film, Kobe praised the Warriors’ team-first play and democratic offense, closing it with the phrase, “Long live Golden Democracy.”
As fans continue to debate and compare this team to the best offenses of previous eras, one thing is clear on Live Cricket BPL: the Warriors aren’t just winning—they’re rewriting the book on how to play modern basketball. With unmatched spacing, selfless playmaking, and an arsenal of scorers, they may very well be the most explosive offense the game has ever seen.