(Video) ‘SHIMMY OFF’ battle between Stephen Curry and D’Angelo Russell is going viral

NBA legend Stephen Curry did not hold back after Lakers star D'Angelo Russell hit him with a 'Shimmy Off' celebration.

(Video) ‘SHIMMY OFF’ battle between Stephen Curry and D’Angelo Russell is going viral

Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell

During the NBA preseason, the Golden State Warriors have been trying to find their best starting lineup. It seems as if the Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has found it in their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors are on a perfect preseason run, winning all five matches they played. However, during their most recent matchup against the Lakers, it was Stephen Curry that made all the headlines. Besides Curry, Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell also caught a lot of attention.

Interestingly, during a particular player, Russell first made a tough 3-pointer over Curry. He followed the shot with a ‘Shimmy Off’ celebration, providing proper entertainment for fans.

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Soon after, Curry gave the crowd and Russell a spectacular response. During the 3rd quarter of the game against LeBron James and Co., Curry found himself with some breathing room. Rui Hachimura was a little late and the Warriors star unleashed his signature look-away three. He followed up the shot with a ‘Shimmy Off’ celebration taunting Russell in the process.

It was a healthy bit of banter between the two sides, with Curry coming off on the winning note. He scored 16 points, made six assists, and gathered five rebounds. On the other hand, Russell had a mediocre night, scoring just six points and providing two assists for the Lakers.

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Stephen Curry has ‘a lot left in the tank’ ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season

The 2023–24 NBA season was a poor one for the Golden State Warriors and their star player Stephen Curry. The Warriors failed to go past the play-in round the previous season also.

In the upcoming season, they will be looking to reverse that trend. Nevertheless, Curry is eager for the next season after having a fantastic Olympic campaign in which he won the gold medal for his country.

I feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Taking advantage of this preseason getting our reps. We have good vibes over here. It is crazy going into year 16 a lot of miles, but I still feel like I got a lot left in the tank.”

Stephen Curry told ESPN SportsCenter

Moreover, Curry will lead the Warriors’ offensive attack. With Klay Thompson gone, the Dubs are turning on Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga to take the team to the next level. Given that, their recent preseason matchup against the Lakers was a clear showing of Curry’s leadership.

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Additionally, the Warriors’ youngsters also stepped up providing a resounding 110-97 win in their fifth preseason game. Hence, it will be intriguing to watch how the Warriors perform in the upcoming NBA season.