For a number of reasons, Taylor Swift has become a meteoric superstar who has shattered multiple records over the past year. Her relationship with NFL’s Travis Kelce played a part in Swift’s rise from the top to the apex. Yet, the Eras Tour, shook the earth, literally. During a show, the pounding from the crowd generated a 2.3 Richter scale earthquake. The long, multi-album tour became among the most prolific music festivities in history. The influence seems to have gravitated into Stephen Curry and the Warriors’ locker room too.

Just last year in December, Curry, as part of his Underrated Golf tour provided a sneak into his Taylor Swift knowledge. His favorite song he revealed was ‘You Belong With Me’. “I don’t know why though. It’s just one of those choruses that I can sing while I’m anywhere,” he said during the video. Yet, it seems the Chef knows more than just a single chorus of the 2008 hit.

The Warriors, like they do every single year, held their open practice. It gives fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at their stars’ preparations. As per tradition though, every rookie serenades the audience with a song of their choice. Last season, Curry introduced center Trayce Jackson-Davis, who sang Beyonce’s ‘Halo. This year, Blake Hinson had to take the duties of performing in front of the packed Chase Center crowd. Before one knew it, it turned into a mini Taylor Swift concert.

As the iconic song played in the background, Hinson tried his best to match Swift’s impeccable vocals. But as much as the crowd enjoyed it, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green had their fiesta, singing alongside the rookie. The two-time MVP surely recited more than just the verse he claimed to know a year ago. He and Green, seem to be united not just by their unwavering loyalty for the Bay, but they might also be Swifties.

Stephen Curry and the Warriors have every reason to be joyous

Before preseason began, the Warriors didn’t even have a set starting lineup. Furthermore, there was a huge void left unattended with the loss of their waning legend Klay Thompson. It fostered an air of competitiveness within the players to become a part of the rotation. That seems to have pushed the Warriors into a new stratosphere.

With all five games wrapped up, the new-looking Bayside didn’t lose a single game. Furthermore, Kerr’s tactics of retaining their three-point identity seem to be on track. The Warriors are attempting an average of 43.6 threes per game, the seventh most for the preseason, and striking nylon on 38.5% of their attempts.

However, one of the core reasons behind their success has been their defensive activity. They rank fourth in defensive rating, and with priority on pace, have generated 502 possessions in 5 games. The reason for such urgency? “The biggest issue that we can run into is if we have an open shot and don’t take it. In the NBA, the window closes fast. And then the shot clock starts winding down. Then you’re jeopardizing your transition defense because you have to take a bad shot,” the head coach explained.

The policy is simple, if there is an open shot, “let it fly.” The collective effort has showcased vast improvements in many of their rotational pieces. Moses Moody, who barely got a chance during the past seasons has displayed great qualities on both ends of the floor. Kuminga, who aimed at becoming a “complete player” has earned the starting nod in every game so far.

Maybe experimenting and repositioning themselves was the best thing to happen to the Warriors. They are brimming with creativity and are playing with freedom due to Kerr’s trust and philosophies. Great things could be ahead for the Bay.