Top 5 fan given names for Golden State Warriors: All you need to know
The Golden State Warriors have been a household name in the NBA for quite some time already. With their storied history, the fans have had deep connections with the team, which gave them an opportunity to give the team some iconic nicknames.
Fans giving out nicknames to teams and players in the league isn't new. It's been going on since the early years of the NBA, and fans have come up with some of the best. Since the Warriors have an extremely loyal fanbase, they've given their home team some of the most iconic nicknames to date.
With that said, here are some of the best fan-given nicknames for the Golden State Warriors.
#5, PTSD
Not that most fans are aware of this nickname, but credit sfgate.com for this nod. PTSD is simple in the NBA. It stands for Jorda Poole, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry and Draymond Green. These four players are some of the fan favorites from the team, and it's only right that they get their own nickname.
PTSD is an easy nickname to remember. The only thing that could cause for concern is if one of them gets traded, but that won't happen for a long while.
#4, Fast Five
Similar to PTSD, the nickname Fast Five caters to the newer version of the Warriors. It's also easy to understand as the nickname hints at the pace of this lineup. Fast Five is also a movie reference for the "Fast & the Furious" movies, starring Vin Diesel.
Warriors were down 109-111.
They went on a 8-0 run with their Fast Five lineup in 3 minutes.
Warriors win. https://t.co/Zg4peqZ9wt
Usually, with the Warriors, Fast Five is used when a smaller, faster lineup is on the floor featuring Andrew Wiggins with the PTSD group.
#3, Hamptons Five
The Hamptons Five was the scariest bunch in the history of the Golden State Warriors. It features a lineup of Steph, Klay, Draymond, Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant. All five guys have had All-Star experience and are elite talent. Athletic SF editor-in-chief Tim Kawakami takes credit for the nickname, which has remained iconic.
Although Durant has moved on from the Warriors, he's still remembered for his championships and the nickname that stuck in everyone's minds.
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#2, DubNation
The team nickname "DubNation" has been associated with the Warriors since 2010s and is now part of their famed franchise. Fans found a way to shorten the Warriors to "Ws" back then. They weren't satisfied as they went a step further and came up with the term "Dubs," which has worked well for the team.
What should a movie about the Dubs’ dynasty be called?? https://t.co/GO2nwzgHmT
Golden State has now had four championships since 2015 and has been collecting "Dubs." No one knows how long the Warriors can associate the nickname to themselves.
#1, Run TMC
Probably the most iconic fan-given nickname for the Golden State Warriors, Run TMC features three Hall of Fame players for the franchise. Tim Hardaway, Mitch Ritchmond and Chris Mullin are all part of this iconic moniker. It was a nod to the famed hip-hop group, Run DMC.
Although Run TMC didn't win a lot, it was a pioneer for fast-paced and high-scoring offenses.
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