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The NBA has had several elite teams over the year. Whether it is the Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan or the Lakers led by Kobe Bryant and Shaq, they all dominated the league.

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One of the greatest teams of this era has been the Golden State Warriors. Particularly, the Warriors of 2017. The team had stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green play for their team. 

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A few months ago, Curry made headlines for all the wrong reasons. During a Q and A session on YouTube, Curry made a claim that his Warriors team would beat the Bulls.

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In a recent interview, NBA legend Gilbert Arenas bashed Curry’s claim. Despite not being in the best of relationships with Jordan in the past, Arenas chooses the Bulls over the Warriors.

Former NBA player favors Michael Jordan and the Bulls over the Warriors

There is no denying the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors are two of the greatest teams to play in the NBA. However, fans and analysts far and wide prefer the Bulls over the Warriors.

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Interestingly enough, Gilbert Arenas, the man who got offended by Michael Jordan favored him and the Bulls over the Warriors.

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Arenas said, “You have Michael Jordan. They have a KD. It’s a perfect matchup. But when you’re talking about somebody like Jordan coming through the lane, he’s gonna average 40-something that series because there’s no one that can physically stop him.

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Interestingly enough, Jordan once offended Arenas. After Arenas dropped 40 points, he walked up to Jordan expecting a compliment. However, Jordan compared him to Randy Brown, a bench player in the Chicago Bulls.

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Arenas said, “He was like, ‘Man, you remind me of one of the players on my team,” Arenas said. “I’m like, ‘Oh, s***, I remind him of like [Scottie] Pippen or himself?”

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He further added, “He was like, ‘Yeah, you remind me of… you know Randy Brown?’ I was [like], Randy Brown? That motherf***** don’t even play.”

Interestingly enough, the two have faced off against each other during their time in the NBA. Arenas faced Jordan twice in his career and won both the matchups that came during the regular season.

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Who do you think will win in a match between the Golden State Warriors and the Chicago Bulls? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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