Basketball fans will never, ever forget that the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
And it’s not just because it’s probably the biggest failure we’ve ever seen in the most spectacular fashion possible in professional sports. “The Warriors blew a 3-1 lead” jokes dominated social media for months – but some point, they just stopped. Maybe it was when they became invincible with Kevin Durant? It’s hard to say.
But, at any rate, they stopped… until today.
Stephen Curry was set to return the court March 1st against the Washington Wizards. He was going to play basketball for the first time since October… until the Warriors decided to keep him out for “rhythm” reasons. BOO.
Steve Kerr on the decision to hold off Steph Curry’s return: “He was not thrilled, but Steph is always very rational and easy to speak with. He put up a little fight, but also understood why we wanted to take extra precaution.” pic.twitter.com/8L1Vp2nHzS
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 29, 2020
That’s fine, or whatever. It’s extremely practical on the surface. But that’s not why Steph is sitting out a few extra days. We all know why this is happening.
The Warriors realized that March 1st was actually…3/1. And they didn’t want Curry to return on 3/1 — a cursed day in Warriors history. Why? Because, and I am absolutely obligated remind you of this fact, the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals.
The internet figured them out quick.
"We don't want the bad karma of you returning on 3-1" https://t.co/EexIrS7iRe
— Mike Prada. I have spoken (@MikePradaSBN) February 29, 2020
Blew a 3-1 return date https://t.co/ClNQWA45LT
— 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙣 🇨🇦 (@Cavsanada) February 29, 2020
The Warriors will never escape 3-1 https://t.co/Rpxn4ah8Le
— William Bordewick (@wbordew) February 29, 2020
Curry? Not showing up on 3-1? wow what a surprise https://t.co/eqXXcgXLVa
— Sammy Schuster (@_sachmo) February 29, 2020
The Warriors brought this on themselves, man. We know what’s up — they’re not slick. Just come out and say it next time, y’all.
In all seriousness, hopefully Curry returns to the court soon. The sport hasn’t been the same without him. But don’t get it twisted — these 3-1 jokes are still going to fly until the day comes.
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