So that’s that, Bulls fans. The 72-win record that stood for 20 years is no more, as Golden State one-upped Michael Jordan and Co. as of Wednesday with 73 victories. But you can take comfort in knowing that it stays in the family somewhat, as Warriors coach Steve Kerr is connected to both marvelous seasons.
The Bulls’ official Twitter offered the Warriors a virtual fist bump.
Congratulations @warriors
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on your historic season. #Respect— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 14, 2016
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Bulls radio broadcasters Bill Wennington, who played on the ’96 team, and Chuck Swirsky followed suit.
Congratulations to @warriors and @StephenCurry30 on setting the NBA all time wins record. Well deserved and well done.What a great journey
— Bill Wennington (@34billy42) April 14, 2016
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Congratulations to the @warriors 73 wins. Never thought I'd see it. In my lifetime I don't think I'll see a team win 74.
— chuck swirsky (@ctsbulls) April 14, 2016
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The Warriors even won over Scottie Pippen, who recently said the ’96 Bulls would sweep this year’s Golden State squad.
Knowing what it takes to win 72, I've got to tip my hat to the @warriors for getting to 73. Good luck to @SteveKerr & Co. in the playoffs!
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 14, 2016
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But maybe the best tribute to Golden State’s record came from Bleacher Report, which borrowed a scene from “The Matrix Reloaded.”