Without a doubt, the 2015–16 Golden State Warriors season was the best in the history of professional basketball. Steve Kerr’s team broke the legendary 1995–96 Chicago Bulls’ record by going 73–9, led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, who were all named MVP. Fans and experts said for years that no team could ever beat that nearly perfect 82-game stretch.

Now, 73-9game.com gives you the chance to have that debate.

The 73-9 Game quickly went from being a niche browser tool to a worldwide sensation in the world of sports gaming. It combines random draft mechanics, modern salary cap math, and deep analytical season simulations.

What is the 73–9 game?
The idea behind it seems very simple: you have $100 million to spend on building a five-player dream team that can simulate an 82-game NBA season and beat the 73–9 Golden State Warriors.

In fantasy draft games, it’s easy to put together great players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Shaquille O’Neal. But in the 73-9 Game, you have to be a real general manager. It’s important to balance modern floor spacing with interior defense, get the most out of every dollar, and make the most of peak efficiency.

The Background History

During the 2015–16 season, Golden State changed the way basketball is played today. They started the year with an unheard-of 24–0 record and finished with 73 wins thanks to a record number of three-pointers, defense that could be switched on the fly, and fast ball movement.

The 73-9 Game was made to honor that impossible standard. The basketball community is being asked to answer a single question: Can you put together a five-man rotation with players from the 1990s to the present that is good enough to win 74 games?

How to Play: Step-by-Step Mechanics

Playing the game requires no downloads or installations—it runs instantly in your browser:

1. Spin the Wheel (Random Team & Season):

   Each turn starts by spinning the wheel, which randomly generates an NBA franchise and a specific season between 1990 and the present day (e.g., 2004 Detroit Pistons, 2013 Miami Heat, or 2021 Milwaukee Bucks).

2. Select One Player:

   You must choose exactly one player from the selected team-season to join your starting five.

3. Manage the $100 Million Salary Cap:

   Every player’s salary is scaled to their market valuation under a modern cap structure. If you blow $45–$50 million on a prime superstar early, you risk draining your bankroll.

4. Fill the 5-Man Roster in 5 Spins:

   You only get five spins to complete your five roster spots. If you run out of funds before your fifth pick, you will be forced to take minimum-salary bench pieces to round out the squad.

5. Run the 82-Game Simulation:

   Once your lineup is set, the simulation engine calculates your roster’s net rating, efficiency, and matchups across an 82-game schedule to determine your final record against the 73–9 benchmark.