The 2017-18 Warriors might not just be one of the strongest teams in NBA history, but also the most investment-savvy locker room. Out of 17 players, at least 10 later had clear entrepreneurial or VC experience: Durant invested in Robinhood and Coinbase, Iguodala bet on Zoom, and Casspi went straight into VC after retiring—now managing assets worth over $800 million. It’s not just about the players having money; the Warriors were right in the heart of Silicon Valley at the time, with an owner who was a seasoned VC. Players constantly shared projects, connections, and investment opportunities with each other. The “Dubs” weren’t just sharing the ball back then—in a way, they were also sharing a ticket into Silicon Valley.