Ex-Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins gives former team S-tier NBA Championship ranking

The Golden State Warriors received praise from DeMarcus Cousins during a recent NBA championship ranking segment. The former Warriors big man weighed several recent title teams and ranked the franchise’s dynasty among the best in the modern era.

Cousins joined Run It Back, FanDuel’s flagship NBA show, for a tier list of NBA champions since the San Antonio Spurs won the title in 2014. The segment quickly turned into a debate over how Golden State’s best teams stack up vs. other champions from the past 11 years.

The 2015, 2017, and 2018 Warriors all landed in the S tier during the discussion. Cousins also placed the 2014 Spurs in that elite group, giving the rankings a clear standard for balance, dominance, and postseason execution.

Run It Back posted the clip on X, formerly Twitter, as Cousins evaluated recent NBA champions while the show connected the topic to the current Finals.

“Spurs might have two S-tier teams if they can find a way to comeback in this year’s Finals

Do you agree with how Boogie ranks the NBA Champions since San Antonio last won it all? ”

Spurs might have two S-tier teams if they can find a way to comeback in this year’s Finals

Do you agree with how Boogie ranks the NBA Champions since San Antonio last won it all? pic.twitter.com/OdEVOCm2D9

— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) June 13, 2026

Cousins then offered a direct answer when asked which teams belonged in the same class as the 2014 Spurs:

“You could pick any of those Warriors teams.”

The comment carries weight because Cousins played for Golden State during the 2018-19 season. He saw the dynasty’s standards up close, including the Kevin Durant-era roster that still shapes how fans evaluate championship ceilings.

The ranking also reflects how strongly people still view those Warriors teams. The 2015 group launched the run, while the 2017 and 2018 squads overwhelmed opponents with shooting, spacing, and star power.

For Golden State, Cousins’ praise reinforces the lasting weight of that era. The Warriors are no longer measured only by titles won but by how their best teams compare with the strongest champions of the modern NBA era.

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