Im not sure you can say that. They had Nash and never went anywhere. Nash hasnt taken Phoenix anywhere either and Finley played with Duncan, Ginobli, and Parker last year and couldnt beat the Mavs. Nowitzski didnt have a good series but I think its a knee jerk/media reaction to call him out. Dallas matched up horribly against them. They lost 17 out of their last 20 to Golden State, its not like it was a huge surprise what happend.

People are discounting how good Golden State is too. They had a terrific record with healthy Barron Davis and after the trade for Harrington and Jackson. Golden State raped Indiana in that trade. Of course Jackson could go to jail tomorrow but when he and Harrington are out there on the court, they make a huge difference. Dunleavy and Murphy were garbage.

Imagine if Golden State had been able to resign Arenas.