Steph Curry is still a monster. Who wants to trade him now?

[DonaldSanders]

Steph Curry has been Steph Carry in the clutch this season. When we've needed him most, he's come through like some kind of god from the sky.

So I have to ask the group of unfaithful, ungrateful "fans" who said the "smart" move was to trade Steph Curry before the season what they think now? Do you still want to trade this guy?

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[whatisacenter]

LOL, where you at Evanzzzzz?

[ahmetmekin]

I was not in the trade him camp, but Curry is exceeding my expectations in the sense that he looks better than his last two years. I thought it was a permanent regression, but it probably is not the case. The question for me is whether he can be close to his 22 version. What I mean by 22 version is that it is not his peak version, but still good enough to be a top 2-3 player in the world. If he can play at that level in the playoffs, then the Warriors have a reasonable shot at winning the title. I hope they can find a way to find a trade to replace TJD as the starting center.

In addition to that, we need some crow eating from pro-Klay fans. Indeed, it is apparent now that the mess last year had a lot to do with him, and replacing his big ego by several legit rotation players played a massive role in the great start to the season.

[Jester_]

what a dumb thread. the people who wanted to trade him didn't do it because they thought he's gotten worse, they did it because it's better to trade him and rebuild instead of treadmilling. the entire argument has been that steph is still GOAT-level and we should be doing everything to squeeze out another ring or 2 with him, so either go all-in win-now or rebuild instead of dual-timeline half-assing two things

[Impuniti]

I was not in the trade him camp, but Curry is exceeding my expectations in the sense that he looks better than his last two years. I thought it was a permanent regression, but it probably is not the case. The question for me is whether he can be close to his 22 version. What I mean by 22 version is that it is not his peak version, but still good enough to be a top 2-3 player in the world. If he can play at that level in the playoffs, then the Warriors have a reasonable shot at winning the title. I hope they can find a way to find a trade to replace TJD as the starting center.

In addition to that, we need some crow eating from pro-Klay fans. Indeed, it is apparent now that the mess last year had a lot to do with him, and replacing his big ego by several legit rotation players played a massive role in the great start to the season.

It helps that he's also able to rest a bit more in these blow outs. If Warriors are cooking teams by 30, I wouldn't even let him finish the 3rd quarter to be honest.

[DonaldSanders]

I was not in the trade him camp, but Curry is exceeding my expectations in the sense that he looks better than his last two years. I thought it was a permanent regression, but it probably is not the case. The question for me is whether he can be close to his 22 version. What I mean by 22 version is that it is not his peak version, but still good enough to be a top 2-3 player in the world. If he can play at that level in the playoffs, then the Warriors have a reasonable shot at winning the title. I hope they can find a way to find a trade to replace TJD as the starting center.

In addition to that, we need some crow eating from pro-Klay fans. Indeed, it is apparent now that the mess last year had a lot to do with him, and replacing his big ego by several legit rotation players played a massive role in the great start to the season.

Defenses just swarmed Steph last year, the entire gameplan was just "stop Steph". The guys we have this year are enough of a threat that you can't just double/triple Steph and when you do, we make them pay. There have also been a few new wrinkles to take advantage of doubles so credit Stotts/Kerr.

The team is so much better when it's back on its principals as a defensive squad that plays fast & scores in transition.

I think Steph still is that guy. As I said in the off-season, I will continue to believe until he retires.

what a dumb thread. the people who wanted to trade him didn't do it because they thought he's gotten worse, they did it because it's better to trade him and rebuild instead of treadmilling. the entire argument has been that steph is still GOAT-level and we should be doing everything to squeeze out another ring or 2 with him, so either go all-in win-now or rebuild instead of dual-timeline half-assing two things

It's better just to admit fault

[vvoland]

what a dumb thread. the people who wanted to trade him didn't do it because they thought he's gotten worse, they did it because it's better to trade him and rebuild instead of treadmilling. the entire argument has been that steph is still GOAT-level and we should be doing everything to squeeze out another ring or 2 with him, so either go all-in win-now or rebuild instead of dual-timeline half-assing two things

No. Dumb is calling for Lauri to save us and willing to mortgage the entire future for the privilege. Dumb is saying this team is treadmilling because they couldn't trade for a Fin that enjoys losing 60 games per season because he has a pretty shot. Dumb is saying to move off Steph because "it's better to trade him and rebuild."

Just take the L on this one. We've all had bad takes, this is just one that was immediately proven to be ridiculous

[Old_Blue]

what a dumb thread. the people who wanted to trade him didn't do it because they thought he's gotten worse, they did it because it's better to trade him and rebuild instead of treadmilling. the entire argument has been that steph is still GOAT-level and we should be doing everything to squeeze out another ring or 2 with him, so either go all-in win-now or rebuild instead of dual-timeline half-assing two things

No. Dumb is calling for Lauri to save us and willing to mortgage the entire future for the privilege. Dumb is saying this team is treadmilling because they couldn't trade for a Fin that enjoys losing 60 games per season because he has a pretty shot. Dumb is saying to move off Steph because "it's better to trade him and rebuild."

Just take the L on this one. We've all had bad takes, this is just one that was immediately proven to be ridiculous

Oh no. What did Jester do now?

[CDM_Stats]

Unfaithful? Sure... Ungrateful? lol cmon now.. half of the reason was so Steph could potentially have another title run. I still have a ton of doubts about this team being able to be a legitimate contender, as while Kerr has been better this year, he's still leaving some big pockets of value on the table. But at least now its not unheard of to have legitimate optimism

That said, this kind of thread has some high bed-sh*tting potential if the team doesnt look like a contender later in the year. I mean its all hypothetical as Steph was never going to be dealt, but the 2 ideas behind it were doing right by Steph and going all-in for a title, especially since a lot of the assets they had to use via trade are no longer viable today (CP3, the hard cap, Kuminga sans-extension, etc)

[Jester_]

what a dumb thread. the people who wanted to trade him didn't do it because they thought he's gotten worse, they did it because it's better to trade him and rebuild instead of treadmilling. the entire argument has been that steph is still GOAT-level and we should be doing everything to squeeze out another ring or 2 with him, so either go all-in win-now or rebuild instead of dual-timeline half-assing two things

No. Dumb is calling for Lauri to save us and willing to mortgage the entire future for the privilege. Dumb is saying this team is treadmilling because they couldn't trade for a Fin that enjoys losing 60 games per season because he has a pretty shot. Dumb is saying to move off Steph because "it's better to trade him and rebuild."

Just take the L on this one. We've all had bad takes, this is just one that was immediately proven to be ridiculous

L? We haven't done **** yet lol.

The fact that some of you are convincing yourselves Kuminga and Podz are worth more than Lauri explains why the US has a 70% literacy rate.

[Raonak]

Unlike lebron and kd, steph embraces the grind.

Winning championships is hard. You're not meant to win every year, steph knows that.
But he KNOWS he has the best FO and coaching staff in the business. And he trusts in his own skills to carry a good defensive team into championship contention.

We've seen what "the grass is greener" really looks like, it almost always ends with players underperforming on topheavy teams and bad chemistry. Like do you think Dame's legacy is better after leaving portland? or Harden's after leaving the rockets?

Steph's legacy is bound to the bay, kerr and draymond. And if he stays a lifer, he's gonna be even more legendary.

People who want him to leave the warriors are secretly praying for his downfall.

[Twinkie defense]

The only rationale I ever offered for trading Curry is if 1) the Warriors were rebuilding and not trying to go far in the playoffs, and 2) Curry didn't want to be a part of a rebuild. That rationale still stands - why waste his talents on a team that isn't going anywhere?

[GQ Hot Dog]

what a dumb thread. the people who wanted to trade him didn't do it because they thought he's gotten worse, they did it because it's better to trade him and rebuild instead of treadmilling. the entire argument has been that steph is still GOAT-level and we should be doing everything to squeeze out another ring or 2 with him, so either go all-in win-now or rebuild instead of dual-timeline half-assing two things

No. Dumb is calling for Lauri to save us and willing to mortgage the entire future for the privilege. Dumb is saying this team is treadmilling because they couldn't trade for a Fin that enjoys losing 60 games per season because he has a pretty shot. Dumb is saying to move off Steph because "it's better to trade him and rebuild."

Just take the L on this one. We've all had bad takes, this is just one that was immediately proven to be ridiculous

That dude's never going to admit he was wrong until the Warriors hoist the trophy. And even then he'll find some nonsense argument as to why his logic was right and so he was only wrong as a consequence of bad luck or some other BS. He's staked all his claims on Kerr or Kuminga or Podz(or whomever the target of his hate du jour is) not actually being good at their jobs no matter how successful the outcome is. He's the only guy on the board that is happy when the team does poorly and glum and irritated when the team does well. He's staked everything on being a contrarian no matter what the evidence shows, which is why he's so intolerable.

[floppymoose]

Steph has really adapted this season to having lost a step. He is taking more midrange 2s instead of forcing a 3 when he is covered. He's not letting pride tell him that he just has to beat that mobile big for a 3 every time.

[michaelm]

Unfaithful? Sure... Ungrateful? lol cmon now.. half of the reason was so Steph could potentially have another title run. I still have a ton of doubts about this team being able to be a legitimate contender, as while Kerr has been better this year, he's still leaving some big pockets of value on the table. But at least now its not unheard of to have legitimate optimism

That said, this kind of thread has some high bed-sh*tting potential if the team doesnt look like a contender later in the year. I mean its all hypothetical as Steph was never going to be dealt, but the 2 ideas behind it were doing right by Steph and going all-in for a title, especially since a lot of the assets they had to use via trade are no longer viable today (CP3, the hard cap, Kuminga sans-extension, etc)

I am cautiously optimistic Iabout Kerr at least. Part of it is having better personnel for his preferred playing scheme, and CP3 and Klay not even being on the roster for him to play them excessive minutes, or available for him play micro and/or slow units in general

I am making no assumptions about the team’s title prospects, but am enjoying the success while it lasts and remembering the 2021-2022 season when Kerr was also criticised but did end up having a plan which worked, and got Steph and Dray to the play-offs in good enough shape to contend and in fact win.

I am a Moody admirer but he is at least playing players of the quality of Melton and Hield ahead of him rather than G-league scrubs. I am not sure where he is going with TJD but Looney can’t play really heavy minutes anyway.

Doesn’t mean he coached well the preceding 2 seasons though.

[michaelm]

The only rationale I ever offered for trading Curry is if 1) the Warriors were rebuilding and not trying to go far in the playoffs, and 2) Curry didn't want to be a part of a rebuild. That rationale still stands - why waste his talents on a team that isn't going anywhere?

The only rationale I would accept is if he really wanted to go somewhere else himself to have a chance of a 5th title.

I doubt he would want that, even apart from being established in San Francisco with his family. He is fairly tied to Draymond for one thing, but it would also be hard for him to be sure he had synergy with a new team or a coach who knew how to play him at this stage in his career, or that he would be fully given the reins etc, since there wouldn’t be much point going somewhere without other top players.

[Jester_]

what a dumb thread. the people who wanted to trade him didn't do it because they thought he's gotten worse, they did it because it's better to trade him and rebuild instead of treadmilling. the entire argument has been that steph is still GOAT-level and we should be doing everything to squeeze out another ring or 2 with him, so either go all-in win-now or rebuild instead of dual-timeline half-assing two things

No. Dumb is calling for Lauri to save us and willing to mortgage the entire future for the privilege. Dumb is saying this team is treadmilling because they couldn't trade for a Fin that enjoys losing 60 games per season because he has a pretty shot. Dumb is saying to move off Steph because "it's better to trade him and rebuild."

Just take the L on this one. We've all had bad takes, this is just one that was immediately proven to be ridiculous

That dude's never going to admit he was wrong until the Warriors hoist the trophy. And even then he'll find some nonsense argument as to why his logic was right and so he was only wrong as a consequence of bad luck or some other BS. He's staked all his claims on Kerr or Kuminga or Podz(or whomever the target of his hate du jour is) not actually being good at their jobs no matter how successful the outcome is. He's the only guy on the board that is happy when the team does poorly and glum and irritated when the team does well. He's staked everything on being a contrarian no matter what the evidence shows, which is why he's so intolerable.

Nah I'd happily eat crow if that happened, just like I have in the past for other dumb takes I've made. That's the difference between you and I.

Of course I don't just automatically fellate and defend the FO/coaching staff for everything, and thus have never said anything so mind-bendingly stupid like your quote in my sig (which three different people from general board messaged me to confirm it was real btw LOL)

[Old_Blue]

I don't have the brain of a hedgehog so I don't say monstrously stupid ****

like I said I come by every once in a while to get nerds like you exactly this triggered

Cognitive dissonance much?

[Jester_]

I don't have the brain of a hedgehog so I don't say monstrously stupid ****

like I said I come by every once in a while to get nerds like you exactly this triggered

Cognitive dissonance much?

i like how you think constantly following me around and looking through my profile for old posts somehow disproves the fact you're easily triggered and have mental health issues

also you don't know what cognitive dissonance means. or maybe you did 40 years ago but have forgotten it.

[wco81]

They needed his shot-creation and hunting mismatches in this Dallas game. Also needed it to a certain extent vs. OKC.

Teams are denying Buddy so Curry has to crank it up.

Question is if he can do it every game or most games at his age.

Or if he even wants to. Last time he played like this all season was probably 2015-2016, the 73-win, unanimous MVP season.

They want to load manage him, probably not keep his usage rate high.