A Staggering $940 Million Gain Helps Warriors’ Crumbling Dynasty Overpower Lakers’ Empire

The Golden State Warriors might be in the final stages of their golden era. In the last decade, Stephen Curry and Co. have become one of the most dominant dynasties in NBA history. They took over the league by reaching 6 NBA Finals and winning 4 Championships in 8 years. But with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green getting older, the Warriors dynasty might soon be over.

Despite their crumbling dynasty, the Warriors continue to be the most valuable franchise in the NBA. According to the latest valuation of sports franchises across the globe, Stephen Curry and Co. are miles ahead of the rest of the NBA. The Warriors are the most valuable NBA franchise at $8.28 billion, followed by the New York Knicks at $7.43 billion and the Los Angeles Lakers at $7.34 billion.

Even among all sports franchises, the Warriors rank 2nd in value only behind the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys ($9.2 Billion). The drastic rise in the Warriors’ valuation has been because of their recent initiatives that have made them a whopping $940 million gain.

Stephen Curry and Co.’s dominance over the last decade has helped owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber increase their revenue by seven-fold since they bought the team in 2010. The Warriors have the largest social media following among sports franchises in North America. And that hugely benefits their 37 sponsors, who pour in over $1 million a year on the team. Japanese giant Rakuten also pays the Warriors $45 million every season for their jersey patch rights. The Warriors have also upped their value with their new entertainment division and significant development around Chase Center.

Can the Golden State Warriors retain their dominance?

It is crazy to think that the Warriors have surpassed historic franchises like the Lakers and the Knicks in valuation in such a short span. That shows the impact and influence Steph, Klay, and Draymond have had on the basketball world. However, this season has tested the endurance of the Warriors like no other. They have struggled to stay afloat all season and have been plagued by injuries. The Warriors are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings with a 27-26 record. While many counted them out because of their early season struggles, Dub Nation is still hopeful about Stephen Curry and Co. making another championship run this season.

They have played great recently and started to figure things out. It will be interesting to see how the Warriors perform for the remaining 29 games of the season because that could decide the fate of their franchise. If Stephen Curry and Co. fail to reach the playoffs, the front office might put an end to the Warriors dynasty. Not only will that decision see Steph, Klay, and Draymond parting ways, but it could also negatively impact the valuation of the franchise.

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