TOKYO — They were hardly a name outside the Bay Area, let alone a global brand, when they drafted Stephen Curry in 2009.
Now, powered by Curry’s revolutionary play and four NBA championships, the Golden State Warriors are about as big as it gets, right up there with the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys.
The Warriors’ worldwide allure was on display all last week in Japan, where they spent five days and played two weekend exhibition games. The team returned home Sunday, but left a distinct impression.
