A decade later, the Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors still carry the weight of history. Their 73-9 season remains unmatched, a record that symbolizes dominance, precision, and a level of consistency few teams have approached since. Yet, as key figures from that run reflect, the emotions feel layered, not just because of how it ended, but because of what they missed along the way.
According to reporting from The Athletic, head coach Steve Kerr, forward Draymond Green, and star guard Curry revisited that season with both pride and perspective. Kerr acknowledged the significance of the record, but pointed to the unfinished ending.
“I think just what an incredible accomplishment it was,” Kerr said. “But because we didn’t win the title, we’ll probably forever remain underappreciated.”
Curry Reflects on Kobe Bryant’s Historic Finale
While the Warriors closed their regular season with a statement win over the Memphis Grizzlies, another moment across the league captured global attention. Kobe Bryant delivered a 60-point performance in the final game of his career, a farewell that instantly became one of basketball’s defining nights.
Curry, who scored 46 points in just 30 minutes that same evening, admitted that his focus extended beyond the court.
“I was kinda mad,” Curry said. “Because I wanted to watch Kobe’s last game. We knew what was at stake, but I wanted to watch … I really wanted to watch Kob’s last game.”
The Warriors secured their 73rd win, and Curry added another milestone by hitting his 400th three-pointer, finishing the season with 402. Still, once he learned what unfolded in Los Angeles, the magnitude of what he missed hit him.
“Then, when I got out, I heard what happened on the other side,” Curry added. “I was like, ‘Oh my goodness. He scored 60?’ So I was excited, but also as a basketball fan, I felt like I got gypped at the same time. A great experience, though, for sure.”
Green summed up the duality of that night in simple terms.
“It was great for Steph Curry to break 400 3s,” Green said. “It was great for Kobe Bryant to get 60 points. It was fire.”
Warriors’ 73-9 Season Still Stands Alone
The anniversary of that 73rd win brings renewed appreciation for what the Warriors accomplished. Green did not hesitate when asked how he remembers that run.
“It’s pretty easy,” he said. “We beat the s— outta everybody.”
Golden State’s dominance extended into the playoffs. The team handled the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers before facing a defining test against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Down 3-1, the Warriors responded behind Klay Thompson’s Game 6 performance, a 41-point effort that forced a decisive Game 7.
They advanced, but the season ultimately ended in heartbreak against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who completed a historic comeback in the Finals.
Kerr noted that replicating a 73-win season in today’s NBA feels increasingly unlikely due to player management and the physical demands of the modern game. Still, the record stands as a benchmark.
For Curry, though, the memory carries something deeper. It blends achievement with perspective, a reminder that even on a night defined by history, another legend was writing his own ending.
Stephen Curry Admits Regret Over Missing Kobe Bryant’s Final Game