Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”
Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”
Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”
Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”
Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”
Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”
Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”
Stephen Curry mentioned he would not assume there might be one other dynasty within the NBA just like the one the Golden State Warriors had.
Curry, within the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure final week to the Dallas Mavericks, advised ESPN that he believes what the Warriors constructed with Thompson, Draymond Inexperienced and himself is unlikely to be repeated.
“I imply clearly defining a dynasty can take numerous completely different seems,” Curry mentioned in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “Folks thought this was over in 2019 … however 2022 was an incredible championship as a result of we defied the chances … That is 11 years of just about 12 years of championship relevancy constructed round a sure core.
“I do not assume [it will be replicated] simply because it is very laborious to maintain issues collectively on this league. Much more participant motion. Me, Klay and Draymond, we complemented one another so nicely for thus lengthy. All of us introduced one thing completely different to the desk, so we’ll see. Data are supposed to be damaged. Dynasties come all completely different shapes within us, so we’ll see.”
Curry mentioned it “sucks” to not have Thompson as his teammate anymore, noting he “desperately” wished him again in a Warriors uniform this season. However he held equal respect and understanding that Thompson wanted a contemporary begin.
Curry mentioned his largest want is for Thompson to regain the enjoyment he performed with for a lot of his profession.
“It is one thing that I by no means imagined can be a actuality, however we would like him to be joyful,” Curry mentioned.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr used the phrase “weird” to explain what will probably be like not having Thompson on his roster this season. It most likely will not really feel actual for him or the Warriors till they arrive at media day in September and do not see Thompson there.
“This has change into a household over time and folks have watched us develop and keep collectively and succeed and fail,” Kerr mentioned. “So Klay leaves, it is like, yeah, it is weird for us, it is weird for everyone. [But] all people is given a ton of freedom right here they usually should do what’s of their coronary heart. The most effective factor for Klay, he wanted a change.”
Partly, the Warriors wanted a change, too. Not particularly a change from Thompson, however a change from the previous two seasons — once they had been bounced from the playoffs within the second spherical in 2023 after which eradicated from the play-in event in 2024.
With two years remaining on Curry’s contract, the Warriors’ No. 1 precedence is making the most of what he has left.
Golden State has acquired Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield since agreeing to commerce Thompson to the Mavericks, and the crew is anticipated to place a much bigger emphasis on budding gamers like Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Curry mentioned he is absolutely conscious the Warriors will look extra completely different than ever, resulting in a better studying curve. He additionally is aware of what they’re in a position to accomplish is extra unknown than ever, too.
There was a consolation for Curry in taking the courtroom each night time subsequent to Thompson. Even when Thompson was sidelined for 2 seasons with accidents, having him on the bench or within the locker room — even within the moments Curry needed to give him a pep discuss — gave an awesome sense of familiarity that’s uncommon within the NBA.
“We’d’ve liked to keep up the core and end out collectively,” Curry mentioned. “… So you may have to have the ability to have a good time what we completed and be capable of transfer.”
As for Curry individually, he nonetheless plans to complete his profession with the one crew he has ever recognized.
“Being in a single place for my very own profession, and it is like a damaged report, however I do know it is actually laborious to do this,” he mentioned. “I need to be grasping and say we might be related and be within the combine and provides ourselves a sensible likelihood to win whereas I am nonetheless rising these grey hairs and doing highschool visits within the Bay [Area] for my daughter. It is loopy. [It’s] simply the character of the place I am at. However sure, all that to say I like the Bay and the Bay is residence and I by no means need that to vary.”