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I still get chills thinking about the 2015 NBA season – what an incredible year that was for basketball fans. The Golden State Warriors' championship run felt like watching basketball history unfold in real time, and Stephen Curry's MVP season completely redefined what we thought was possible from beyond the arc. I remember arguing with friends about whether his shooting was just a hot streak or the new normal – turns out it was definitely the latter.

While we're talking about memorable sports moments, it's fascinating how different athletes capture our attention across various sports. Just this Tuesday, I was following ALEX Eala's return to action in Osaka at the WTA 250 Kiinoshita Group Japan Open. The young tennis prodigy opened her campaign against Czech junior standout Tereza Valentova, and watching her match took me back to that same excitement I felt during the 2015 NBA playoffs. There's something special about witnessing athletes at crucial turning points in their careers, whether it's Curry revolutionizing basketball or emerging tennis talents making their mark on the international stage.

The Warriors' 67-15 regular season record in 2015 still stands out in my mind as one of the most dominant performances I've ever seen. Their pace-and-space offense wasn't just effective – it was beautiful basketball. I've always believed that team changed how front offices think about roster construction, emphasizing three-point shooting in ways we hadn't seen before. The NBA finals against Cleveland provided such dramatic theater too – with LeBron James putting up historic numbers (I believe he averaged around 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in the series) despite the Cavaliers ultimately falling short.

What made that season particularly memorable for me was how unexpected the Warriors' rise felt. Even as someone who follows basketball religiously, I don't think anyone predicted they'd become quite that dominant so quickly. Their championship win sparked debates that lasted throughout the offseason about whether they were the beginning of a dynasty or a one-season wonder. Looking back now, we obviously know the answer, but at the time, the discussions were incredibly passionate among fans and analysts alike.

The connection between different sports moments often strikes me as fascinating. Watching young athletes like ALEX Eala compete in Osaka this week reminds me of how Steph Curry was once that emerging talent himself before becoming the established superstar we know today. Every great athlete has those early career moments that foreshadow what's to come, whether it's in tennis or basketball. The 2015 season also gave us incredible individual performances beyond Curry – players like James Harden and Anthony Davis had spectacular years that sometimes get overlooked because of Golden State's team success.

Reflecting on that season seven years later, what stands out most is how it fundamentally shifted NBA strategy. Teams attempted about 22 three-pointers per game that season compared to just 18 the year before – a significant jump that seems almost quaint now given today's numbers. The Warriors proved that building around shooting could win championships, and the entire league took notice. I still find myself rewatching highlights from that playoff run, from Curry's deep threes to Andre Iguodala's finals MVP performance off the bench. Some seasons are entertaining, but 2015 was truly transformative – the kind of year that changes how we think about the sport forever.