You can smell it before the season even tips off — that mix of pride, pressure, and just a hint of panic. The Golden State Warriors aren’t calling it a farewell tour, but it sure feels like one. Steve Kerr’s deal is ticking down. Steph Curry’s still undeniably brilliant, but 37. Draymond Green’s body has more miles than a Bay Area rideshare. Jimmy Butler’s here, but the clock’s now loud enough for everyone to hear…

The parallels to the ’98 Bulls are obvious — a legendary core staring at one last shot before the curtain falls. But this isn’t the slow walk into the sunset of champions in ‘control’ of their destiny. This is a dynasty clinging to the cliff edge, fingers slipping, hoping for one more miracle season. We’ve literally seen the wheels come off this Bay Area legacy bandwagon in the

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