Technically, the pain lasted two years. In their minds, the Golden State Warriors felt like it lasted longer. After collecting three NBA titles in five consecutive Finals appearances, the Warriors’ championship fabric was ripped up amid key departures (Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala), key injuries (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson) and a key retirement (Shaun Livingston). Following a short purgatory in the NBA Draft lottery (2019-20) that included a trip to league’s Play-In Tournament (2021), the Warriors have since resewn part of that fabric.