$160,000,000 worth Steph Curry breaks down Chris Paul’s addition to the Warriors amid persistent drama revolving around his age
Stephen Curry is a fan of Chris Paul's addition to the Warriors.
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Stephen Curry (image via Harry How/Getty Images) and Chris Paul (image via Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images)
In a surprising turn of events, long-time rivals Stephen Curry and Chris Paul find themselves as teammates for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. Despite their intense competition over the years, both players are enthusiastic about the opportunity to play together. During a recent appearance on ESPN, Curry expressed his excitement about adding Paul to the Golden State Warriors roster.
Curry acknowledged Paul’s exceptional talent, referring to him as “one of the best point guards to ever play this game.” He emphasized Paul’s ability to elevate every team he has been a part of and recognized the importance of adding someone with Paul’s expertise in running an offense. Curry also acknowledged the skepticism surrounding their age, but he emphasized the focus on bringing together high-IQ players who know how to play basketball.
“I mean I’m super excited in terms of you know our history, competing against CP over the years,” Curry said. “He’s an unbelievable talent, one of the best point guards to ever play this game. It’s well understood every team that he’s been on, has been elevated, and obviously, we’ve won championships, we’re trying to get back to that level, and to add a guy like that knows how to run an offense, that is pretty versatile in terms of what he can do.”
“I know everybody gonna talk about our age and all that but it’s just about trying to put the pieces together with a lot of high IQ guys that know how to play basketball,” Curry added. “So, excited about the opportunity, it’s kind of surreal knowing all the things that we’ve been through but that’s how the league works and we’re going to make the most of this opportunity moving forward.”
The addition of Paul to the Warriors has caused some controversy, given the persistent drama surrounding his age. However, Curry’s previous comments about every team Paul has been on getting better suggest that the Warriors have a clear plan in mind for his role.
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Klay Thompson and Draymond Green echo the benefits of Paul’s addition
Klay Thompson also expressed confidence in the smooth transition that awaits him playing alongside a playmaker like Paul. Despite the diminished stardom, Paul still has his game, as evidenced by his solid performance last season, averaging 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game.
Draymond Green, the Warriors’ defensive leader, believes that Paul’s presence will unlock the potential of young player Jonathan Kuminga. Known for his ability to elevate his teammates, Paul’s guidance and mentorship could prove invaluable to Kuminga’s growth.
As the season unfolds, basketball fans will eagerly watch how the dynamic duo of Curry and Paul, supported by Thompson, Green, and the rest of the team, navigate their way to success on the court.
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