Does Steph Really believe in the Warriors?

[@AthleticAlchemy]

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[@split_head_776]

Klay playing like a minimum contract player making 40+ mil. Wiggins played similar, while making 30+ mil. Draymond missed 20+ games. The Warriors still won 46 games despite that, why do none of these pundits apply context? The answer is they have been prematurely pushing the "End of the Warriors" narrative for years now, and theyre getting impatient.

[@isaacdebeila8085]

they do that to every great who is against the narrative, Tom Brady went through the same thing after his 4th-5th title Kobe and Duncan went through the same, only guy who hasnt gotten that was Lebron who was and still is a media darling, in football you have the treatment of Messi who get Lebron treatment while Ronaldo get Curry, Duncan and Kobe treatment

[@split_head_776]

@@isaacdebeila8085 I agree, LeBron never gets full blame for being in the Build a Bear factory for a majority of his career now. This is despite him being "clearly better than everyone" outside of Jordan. Messi at least didnt ring chase and won with his country. Messi is flawless compared to LeBron

[@jamesrobinson1557]

Thank you! I've been saying the same thing! I believe, and I'm a homer but I still believe that the Warriors will be a much better team this season compared to last season! I'm also happy they didn't mortgage the farm on Laurie...

[@split_head_776]

@@jamesrobinson1557 I agree, the Lauri trade was put out there with intentions to rob teams blind. If Wiggins doesnt bounce back, the young guys will be the key this year.

[@Shclfrd]

Warriors don’t die we multiply!😎

[@LEEboneisDaMan]

I’ve gotta good feeling about this squad. I think they’re going to punch above their weight

[@sab0024]

You’re delusional but I respect.

[@ZimMill]

OKC, Dallas, Denver, MIN, NOLA, SAC. Memphis, PHX, LAL, LAC, Houston, SA. That’s 12 Very Tough Teams. If We’re Not Better Than 1 Team In The Top Row, We’re Already In The Play-In… & We Have To Be Better Than Everyone After Memphis Just To Be The 8th Seed

[@savonsanders8684]

@@ZimMillNone of them teams wants to see GS in the 1st or 2nd round, and now they’re the hunters. I do think GS bench is going to surprise people. If Kerr mixes it up and give Moody some real playing time to grow then GS has another gem they can use. 1. Steph 2. Wiggins 3. Kuminga 4. Green 5. Loon. 6. Podz/Melton 7. Heild 8. Moody 9. Kyle Anderson 10. TJD/Post This line up only has 1 shooter but Steph as an decoy always work, then having Wiggins and Kuminga, who both be 2 legit lockdown perimeter defenders, lob threats/slashers on the wing to counter most teams. If Kerrs going to mix it up, by giving them their own set of plays for them specifically it’ll help in preserving Steph!! Having Green anchoring that defense to have them all in the right spot with Loon will be good. I’d rather have TJD coming off the bench as a lob threat/rim protector. The bench can have fun, and run the floor, I think that 2nd unit will catch people off guard. Moody is due for a jump? Heild is an elite shooter. Kyle IQ with either TJD or Post? Podz looking better as well from what I saw in the Olympic scrimmage. GS might shock a lot of people.

[@ZimMill]

@@savonsanders8684 Lmao Bro I’m A Diehard GS Fan… Dealing With Steph For A Series Ain’t Ideal But I Promise You None Of Those Teams Fear Us… Depending On How Standings Fell, A Lot Of Them Would Be Very Happy To See Us In Rd 1

[@ZimMill]

@@savonsanders8684 That Starting 5 You Listed Is Horrific… Steph Would Be In HELL Trying To Operate With That Lack Of Shooting/Spacing… Loon Is No Longer An NBA Starter We Don’t Even Have A Roster That Completely Makes Sense Because Wiggs/JK Can’t Play The 2-3 Off Steph Because They Can’t Shoot… But Podz Is Too Small Defensively To Be The Starting 2, & Buddy Hield Is Too Bad Defensively To Be The Starting 2 JK & Wiggs Can Only Start Together If Dray Is The 5. But Dray Can’t Play The 5 On A Nightly Basis… So JK & Wiggs Can’t Start Together, But It’s Also Weird For Either Of Them To Not Start This Is Why I Say Our Roster Doesn’t Make Sense. There’s Too Many Things That Don’t Add Up & It’s Why We Need To Make A Move… We Got 1 Superstar & 11 Quality Rotation Pieces… It Would Be Much Easier For Things To Make Sense If We Lost 3 Rotation Players In Return For A True B+/A- Level Player… Because As Currently Constructed, We Are A Play-In Team At Best & One Steph Injury Hiatus From Being The 13 Seed

[@ime4rth434]

Ive been waiting to see buddy hield and steph on the same team, if wiggins and kuminga can bring it i think they have a shot, but those refs and thier free throw discrepancy was insane last year

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

We might not be contenders but we sure as heck will be fun to watch

[@iamtheonlywilly]

Wiggins scares me. Is he gonna have more “family problems”

[@anasebrahim3382]

Almost all nba analysts have completely forgot about wigs this offseason, they treat him like a non-factor, that's why so many people have warriors so low on their predictions. Other than steph, the spotlight is definitely on kuminga so there's literally no media coverage on wigs. If wigs takes this as an opportunity to better himself mentally and come back with no off court issues, then he is the real X factor, not kuminga...not yet. @@iamtheonlywilly

[@jdrmanmusiqking]

As long as Curry is on the squad​, warriors are contenders@@RIPJimmyA7X

[@felixhug6503]

A jump shooting team gets less free throws, thats part of the deal.

[@freegucci4380]

Nick Young blames the Warriors for not being able to stay in the nba for longer.

[@sfrancisco]

Strength in numbers is 2.0?!?!?!

[@sfrancisco]

Lack of work ethics & can’t play defense would be closer to the truth in my opinion.

[@glovs4188]

He capping. Warriors actually made him relevant. He was out anyway. Warriors just gambled on him.

[@Born2Win7774]

Both him and Quinn Cook been making the rounds lately!!

[@tarmaskhalifa871]

@@sfranciscothats what dubs should focus on to win chips

[@kirkleavy6051]

I admire Steph’s willingness to finish his career in the Bay Area. This also guarantees sellout games at Chase until he plays his final night-night game.

[@Backaddit72]

Terry Stotts is going to be amazing for the Warriors very good sign for the coaching staff

[@KeithVNelson]

Let’s go! Alch uploaded 🔥🔥🔥

[@iamtheonlywilly]

I knew he wouldn’t leave. What happens to an old tree if you move it? I knew he wouldn’t join Lebron. That would taint his legacy. I can hear fans now…”he needed Lebrons help to get that fifth ring blah blah blah”. Good for him no matter what happens. No chip no problem the Olympics displayed what we already knew. One of the best shooters in the world.

[@thectbchannel]

Wait. I missed the Steph to the Lakers talk. I was out of the country. Who seriously thought that was going to happen? 😂

[@lepidoptery]

no one serious, some ppl were just dreaming about steph and lebron continuing to play together after the olympics (i don't think that the fantasy was more biased towards them ending up together on the lakers as opposed to the warriors or somewhere else, that's just the option that would cause warriors fans the most angst).

[@nz7244]

The fevered swamps of the hoops interwebs

[@bluecheckmiya]

No. I think he just gave us his retirement date

[@bluecheckmiya]

I think Steph is loyal to himself and his brand. It only benefits him to stay in golden state

[@percybedford6266]

Kyrie hasn't led any team to anything. How many playoff series has Kyrie gotten exposed in? With all of the historic data out there no one should be talking that Kyrie nonsense.

[@ReCharredSigh]

Personally, I'm cool with Steph playing his entire career with the Warriors, even if it means their ceiling at the end is fighting for a play-in spot. Steph has always loved how Reggie and Dirk played their entire careers on one team.

[@jcm7814]

I’m a full believer in B Podz. If they win a ring this will only make Steph’s career even greater. Patience is key

[@amarithompson4196]

If Steph’s cool with 4 then so am I😁

[@luiscelorio2259]

I say, it represents neither confidence on the team, nor management to do the job. It's more about: (1) He has more money than he needs, (2) He's established in the Bay Area, not only with his family, but the businesses his wife has, (3) He won't stress living in another city, (4) The hell with it, play, not care, transition to his civilian life, stay healthy.

[@avid3693]

Hey alch do you think moody would be a better starting sg than Podz? One could assume that moody is around the same rebounder and shooter while playing better defense. Personally I think they should give him like 10 games just to see

[@ninerempire3398]

The only thing he’s better at is on ball defense. Podz is better everywhere else . He isn’t a better shooter and never was

[@SSSMOR.]

Steph needs a 2nd passer to get him the ball when hes moving off the ball podz is a better passer that's the only reason he starts over Moody

[@jhdivina]

@@SSSMOR.it’s not like moody is a bad passer though. steph played with klay in the starting lineup. dray was the secondary passer. imo, moody has shown enough potential to be a great 3 and D wing, and that should warrant him at least an opportunity to have a trial run as a starter. imo, podz, while good, is a bit overrated. he’s also undersized. might be best to put him in as a backup pg instead of the starting sg

[@bogusphone8000]

Moody absolutely should. Podz should be the PG running the second unit.

[@SSSMOR.]

@@jhdivina I agree with you I was just explaining why steve Kerr starts podz over Moody but Moody and Kuminga should start over podz and Wiggins but steve kerr would have to change his system and really coach

[@spyrit35]

has nobody else noticed that Stephs contract ends right before Giannis' player option opt out year?

[@sab0024]

Curry deserves every penny and even some ownership of the warriors. He made joe lacob richer. Made the warriors a billion dollar franchise. But let’s stay the facts. He signed to retire here. That’s pretty much. Let’s not talk about championships at all cus at best they’re a play in team. They’re doomed for next couple years. I’m tired of hearing Podz the next franchise player. No he is not. Not even in the same conversation of Bruson. Dude is a good roll player at best. Leave at that. I’m going to watch the warriors even though I don’t expect many wins and watch klay Thompson have an awesome season.

[@somone1437]

if curry wants to win, some sacrifices have to be made. I respect his decision if he wanna take the pay but he must realise it means less likely to contend if he does so and try not to complain abt not having help too much :)()

[@johndavis4948]

Agreed with your take on Pods 100%. Dude is a great player, but his ceiling may at best be De Vincenzo. But I kind of agree with the management of not letting him to go to get Lauri. But if it’s a different star like Giannis or Kwahi, I would go all in

[@abdulgafaribidunni1520]

Dude you are talking about podz like he has played 5 years in the league . This nest season is gonna be his second year chill the fuck out and cut him some slack.

[@NealX_Gaming]

"Role" player, btw, not "roll player" he's not a wheel lol, if you're going to edit this comment at least fix that my man. Alexa, save this comment, I'll be coming back to it if Podz has a breakout season.

[@peternguyen2908]

I think Steph knows that KD is another 1st round exit away from demanding a trade out of the Suns and could be coming back.

[@tobitotheworld4805]

alch and his thumbnails 🔥🔥🔥😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@Richxwolf]

I would definitely believe in the front office maybe not this year because there are many moves that they could've made but the asking price was too high but I do believe they will make a good move this deadline or next off-season for sure there's no way they're gonna waste him

[@johnsolo1439]

In an interview somebody asked Podz what his ceiling is. He said “an NBA All Star.” I sat there and thought, that’s incredibly cocky, but also realistic. He could have said, “The best guard of my generation” but he didn’t.

[@travisminer9087]

Steph that dude ignoring 50 red flags 🚩 cause he thinks he change her 😂

[@MOBSquadGaming]

That thumbnail is outta pocket

[@mrsamuraiist]

If we move wiggins to the bench so he can play the igoudala role we will win again

[@hans1279]

I think they can try this.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

Won’t matter if he’s not there. Biggest question is will Wiggins have more family problems

[@mrsamuraiist]

@@iamtheonlywilly if we reduce his role it won't matter. Kyle Anderson can get his minutes. Nobody is taking about how much more physical we are than last year. Especially without glass knees klay

[@3self]

Win what ? A game ? For sure.

[@javierlandaverde4108]

They did last season and still lost

[@glovs4188]

Steph have nothing left to prove. He's honestly above lebron in my book. Bron is just the media darling of this era. The recent Olympics is the best example. Steph was by far the best player in team usa. But somehow lebron gets mvp.

[@Newportnews98]

Steph showed up the last 2 games lebron was consistent throughout

[@glovs4188]

@@Newportnews98 do you know ball? everyone was consistent in the blowouts. Steph offball movement was still the system usa ran (basically the warriors system) in all the games. Those don't show up in the stat sheets. Getting uncontested rebounds and passing when the one you're passing to did the work ball and you get credited with an assist aren't impactful. Oh. When US was guaranteed to lose steph carried everyone on his back. Oh, let's not forget bron was literally benched in the finals cause he couldn't even run point guard and kept turning the ball over. And let's not forget. Bron average a whopping 3 pts in 4th quarters per usual. Bron's entire claim is cause he puts up rebounds and assists to pair with his ball dominant system. Which tbh is a coach's nightmare.

[@dwainfrett5385]

I think Steph wanted to do what Klay couldn’t. Start and finish his career with the Warriors….and get another max deal

[@rickyflickyn408]

I think even tho we have missed on some young players. We’ve also hit on some. Jordan Poole, Kumiga, Podz, and TDJ

[@yeatdagoat173]

We gotta move away from Draymond. Make him into the Iggy role. Even move a bit away from the Steph running around all game system as well. They're getting old. Save their legs

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

At some point you just have to accept the facts, the only way we will contend is if Podz and Kuminga explode in development. There are no moves and trades available that would change our team that dramatically, Steph may as well just lock up his legacy in the Bay and ride off into the sunset. He aint Lebron, who controls the league and can get whoever he wants, whenever he wants magically.

[@killerb3ar444]

Quit acting like a cry baby. There's still in season trades

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

@@killerb3ar444 oh sorry,no I ain't crying. I just know where we are at. The only trade that would actually make us contenders would be trading for Kevin Durant or Giannis or something and that ain't happening. All teams hit that point where they age out of contention and we've definitely hit that.

[@killerb3ar444]

@RIPJimmyA7X my b I took it the wrong way but I'm pretty confident this team makes playoffs easily. As long as Dray doesn't miss 26 games again we should be ok. Klay being gone is for the best, now Kuminga and Podz fight for minutes

[@Nirky]

Doubtful, he just wants a big payday to reflect what he gave to the Dubs, 4 titles.

[@nrgmanifest]

They ABSOLUTELY whiffed on Lauri and an extension doesn't mean Steph can't still demand a trade later

[@tyjunmack41]

I wouldnt say they whiffed. That tag was crazy!!!

[@maplenerd22]

It also doesn't mean he lost faith in the Warriors now. That's the point. The fact that he choose to sign now versus waiting till the end of his contract means he believes in the vision now. Sure the Warriors could still screw it up and Steph can demand a trade later, but as of right now, even though they haven't landed a big signing, Curry likes how what the Warriors are doing and want to commit to it.

[@jshoeconley7352]

This group is very balanced. Jk will get 20 per game if given 30 minutes that is your second scorer. Podz gonna get 14-15 per game. Steph is so good he don’t need to be paired with a top 20 player he just needs the right players Ala 2022 chip.

[@jshoeconley7352]

Joe Lacob has spent the most of any team over the last 6 years. 600 million in luxury tax on top of the salaries. Steph knows he’s in a good place. Signed the extension it is what it is.

[@DarkWolf-407]

What pods needs to do is average a charge drawn per game. A steal every game. And get more assits a game.

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

How does this affect Podz legacy?

[@AthleticAlchemy]

@@Tac0maAr0ma 😂

[@rickyrobby8133]

I think he hit it on the head. A lot of people have a hard time with someone looking cooler doing something and just being better. It’s probably why Tim Duncan doesn’t get as much love. He had boring play style and was quiet. That’s overshadowed by someone louder and flashier

[@glovs4188]

Tbh. I prefer podz over kuminga if i wanna win. Podz is like a jrue holiday. I do it all guard who makes smart plays on both ends. Steady and reliable. Kuminga is more of a flashy fringe allstar player who plays one way. He can be a primary option on a losing team. But podz is who i want playing along side steph. Kuminga on the warriors system is just a bad fit.

[@KTAGaming-l5d]

tbh that a stretch he might wanna win but we don't know if jk does also he prob wanna win also and podz don't got the defense like Jrue does he not a perimeter defender and he got slow feet, but he good at getting charges that's rlly all tbh.

[@glovs4188]

@@KTAGaming-l5d that's not the problem. Problem is kuminga simply doesn't have the IQ to play in a system.

[@glovs4188]

@@KTAGaming-l5d pods can move his feet. The difference is in strength and wingspan. Yes, he's not gonna reach jrue level and nobody is at his level . But jrue is the best in the league at his role. We don't need pods to be at jrue level.

[@KTAGaming-l5d]

@@glovs4188 he can get iq from draymond but tbh he don't need to pass much prob just 2-3 assist and that's probably 4.

[@KTAGaming-l5d]

@@glovs4188 tbh we do he can to work on his perimeter more bc i don't see him as our franchise but i see him as a very good role player or probably can get all star once or twice prob three time in his career maybe not rlly sure about that but he do got a lot of things to work on and also i would let him lead the second unit podz not a sg tbh mostly a pg with iq and a good passer so might well let buddy start or melton. I'll do curry,buddy,kuminga,draymond,TJD and that a good lineup tbh wigs can come off the bench or just get traded.

[@kjm85]

The warriors already made BP overrated. That boi ain't no jaylen Brunson.

[@LoriStubbs-do6rm]

Agree BP is definitely overrated

[@jepmartinloberiza2083]

Bruh this is business chess… Inflate the value of your asset… buy low sell high

[@islandboy274]

Led the league in charges, was 4th in rebounds amongst guards, shot 39% from 3P, and was 12th in +/- amongst all NBA players.....as a rookie. We took him with the 19th pick. we wound up with a top 10 rookie. We went from 8th in team rebounding to #1. Doesn't seem overrated.

[@javierlandaverde4108]

He isn’t Brunson but he is similar in play style. Mentality also is good for a rookie.

[@glovs4188]

True. But he's a valuable player nonetheless. Bp is like a white, josh hart, jrue type player. A do it all elite d guard.

[@cjzizzari2405]

Why not take a massive pay cut and give the warriors a shot to become stacked again. Cmon steph you don’t need 60mil when you can still chase down guys above you on the all time list with another ring

[@SomPrince]

Why should he take a pay cut? He took pay cuts early in his career to help build this dynasty. The owners who are billionaires have already stated that they want to cut down on spending. Also I’m sure he’s thinking about life after retirement, he’s going to need that money to make major moves e.g buy a franchise

[@lepidoptery]

​@@SomPrince he didn't take a pay cut. everyone saw that contract as risky _for the warriors_ . no one knew his ankle problems would cease to be problems and that he'd be as good as he is. it turned into a huge bargain them, but he didn't purposefully give them a deal at the time.

[@cjzizzari2405]

@@SomPrince you want to win or nah? 30 mil is enough for a great starter

[@Ahi_tuna_]

If anything the extension is just more guaranteed money in his pocket and that he is willing to see how this year plays out. Does JK take that leap? Is podz truly worthy of handing the mantel over to? That kinda thing.

[@Bloosee]

I love PB and JK, at least one of them should be an all star in the next 3-5 years. Although I have hard time viewing either as a super star.

[@HaHa-gy5vg]

Signs not Sings

[@nickchatzipantelis4109]

He could have gone to any organization that is contending and get a ring but stayed. That's loyalty (with a price).

[@nz7244]

Occam’s razor. Steph wants to join the other one-team all-time greats: Russell Larry Magic Duncan Dirk Kobe

[@michaelrodriguez7380]

I highly doubt that Steph believes that the org will bring in the personnel to help him win. Podz is definitely overhyped. Steph probably just signed because it's more convenient. I would not be shocked if he asked for a trade though. We have failed him for quite a few years.

[@mattluey2962]

Steph's fam has roots in the bay...his ladies are telling him they don't want to move :)

[@MrDilly4545]

I love the decision making of Pods, he's always making the perfect read and does it quickly

[@drift6785]

Man agent 0 rings and swaggy p couldn't even do half of what Steph can. Steph has a quick release and can shoot from anywhere. He trains so hard that can literally manipulate his own heart rate during games. Ask all the people in charge of guarding him. Literally all stars like jrue and fox were like "man he's one of the hardest to guard ever, it's hard to keep up with him." Steph is literally the most deadly off the ball player even more than on the ball. OH YEAH HE FUCKING CHANGED THE ENTIRE LEAGUE OF PLAY. Man the disrespect from these past players/role players is crazy. Even A.I. recognized Steph is better than him.

[@tiredbasketballfan]

I bet they look at him and secretly think they're better instead of using their brain to see that all the facts point to him being miles ahead of them

[@Mikita1971]

I think Caboclo had until today to make a decision if he was coming to camp. I guess he opted for the guarantee of money and playing time instead.

[@mashiachadonai]

He can just ask for a trade. Everyone wins.

[@isaacdebeila8085]

warriors can develop young talent, kerr just wont give them a chance, its a big difference... Mark Jackson is proof of that

[@CoachRichThurman]

It’s a different sport and as much as I don’t like the dude bc of the privilege he got, Tom Brady is an example of an athlete that was totally not athletic, but had lots of college experience. He had seen a lot and relied on work ethic, chip on the shoulder and going hard on IQ of the sport. Like you said Alch, given the keys and the right environment for cultivating success, you can get a lot out of a player. You just have to have an organization with a system and culture in place, and a piece that believes and wants to buy in on it and take the reins.

[@phablejvc2801]

I don't think we whiffed on Markkanen either. We avoided a disaster. I don't think Markkanen would suffice for how much depth we would have traded away and then the hopelessness of having no draft picks down the road when Steph and Draymond are gone. I'm so glad we didn't give up the farm for Markkanen.

[@onthebreakpod]

So the over 38 rule actually isn't new. It's been around since the 1990s. It was 35, then 36 and now it's 38. it's graduated in age as player's retirement age has gotten older and older using Lebron as the extreme version of that. What sparked the change from 36 to 38 is pretty interesting though. In the 2016/17 CBA Chris Paul was the Union president and just so happened to be 35 when the CBA was expiring. Rule got changed to over 38. CP signed that max deal with phoenix for 120M. 🤣

[@mammam2796]

But he needs to stay humble ? Give him inch he will take a yard? He wants Steph place ? But remember how Poole got a little cocky ????

[@rutherfordmylerang5278]

No problem cocky against the other team but to his teammates, he must have respect

[@mammam2796]

👍

[@Fastbreak10]

Just think he was greedy. They'll be good but won't be a championship like Leandro Barbosa would say.

[@saiwaqa2573]

A one year extension tells me he wants out lol

[@ernestz.9260]

It’s the over 38 rule under the new CBA those players can only sign one year contracts

[@saiwaqa2573]

@@ernestz.9260 Oh i see

[@wagneroliveirapazdasilva1666]

Bruno Cabloco rather the sure thing than a doubtful contract (I'm hearing this here in Brazil) ...

[@thefilaking]

Idk ...but if JK can average 28 i think we go on to win the finals pretty easy but if Jk only averaging like 19 then that leaves to much room for error with the other young guys. Cant even risk that with this roster JK needs to be around or above 26 8 5 for the season for us to punch above our weight effectively since wiggins went misisng

[@dvdv8197]

I'd LOVE for Steph to get more titles. Just because it's Steph. 😊🎉❤❤

[@ChrisUnbias1of1]

Remember Nick Young shot a look away 3.....and it rimmed out 😂. He was influenced by Steph

[@contextilerebellion4089]

@AthleticAlchemy You seemed to distract yourself from the question of whether Steph is all in on the team. Can you please finish the thought?

[@AthleticAlchemy]

I think Steph is a Optimist, so I think he believes. Does he Beliefe JK can be his new partner in crime? IDK I think he more so believes in the organization bringing someone in. At the same time, like many have said in the comments. Lets not act like he cant just ask out, thats the NBA model. Sign the max exertions with the current team then ask out. Doesn't seem like thats in Steph unless it got ugly

[@aussiehiker2]

I still hold on to a fool's hope that Curry would take a huge pay cut after his current extension finishes and become a 6th man shooter off the bench. Imagine!

[@fateriddle14]

Signing a deal without needing to is certainly somewhat a show of good faith, but again, it's a one year deal, I don't see a lot of faith in that.

[@maplenerd22]

He can only sign a one year deal because of the CBA rule. He would have signed for more if it wasn't for that rule. The fact he chose to sign it now versus waiting and seeing if Warriors can put a roster, 100% means he's showing good faith. Remember he doesn't have to sign anything now. He could waiting until his last year of contract two years from now and see what happens.

[@tamster621]

Steph taking the money and no one blames in. If he was all in about only winning more rings then taking less money to have better players around him would be the best route. As a dubs fan I am good with Steph cashing out since he has brought so much joy since his rookie season.

[@shyamnatarajan5149]

Steph deserves that contract. He brought us another 4 championships to the Warriors franchise especially when he sacrificed his pay earlier in his career due to ankle injuries. If Steph don't get his 5th, I wouldn't be mad at all cuz he did all he could with the team he has.

[@tiredbasketballfan]

Maybe they know something we don't. Thats what I hope at least. Also, in the end, taking less money only helps if the rest of the money is used to pay more good players, and that's not guaranteed. So maybe it's just better to have the money and a bad team than no money and a bad team. I would think like you that taking a pay cut makes sense, but I have no idea what that type of money can be used for and what other considerations they have so I guess we'll just have to see what happens

[@skytell]

Dont understand why many people hating Poz saying he is not good enough vs Bronson..... Poz comes at the right time and he has every tools for the Warriors to be better than Bronson meant to his team. Having Poz on the roster is already way better than having JP.

[@TheTrueBallin]

I have a feeling Wiggins will be traded and so will moody not sure for who 🤔

[@Solo2121]

I mean signing a deal in the NBA does not, in any way, mean you can't/won't still ask to be traded. But given who Steph is I've always thought it wasn't a real possibility. It'd only happen if Lacob said "we are rebuilding and want to give you a choice to leave" but Lacob would never do that either. Franchises would kill for a GOAT who only wore their jersey. So both sides are stuck together no matter what. May as well get paid for it lol

[@kevinmclain4080]

When you sign for 62 million ait age 39 it 100% guarantees no trade

[@paulf.84]

@@kevinmclain4080Steph is 35/36

[@Solo2121]

@@kevinmclain4080 Ah ok because that's soooo much different than being signed for $60m at age 38 /s. Again, I never thought he was being traded but this extension is no more security for that argument.

[@kevinmclain4080]

@Solo2121 Dude you are adding a whole other year at even more money another year older. There might have been a chance to trade and rebuild before. Now there is literally zero chance. This is what dumb franchises do.

[@jhdivina]

@@kevinmclain4080tbf, what franchise wouldn’t want steph curry playing for them? doesn’t matter if he’s old. he brings people to the stands. imagine if at 39, and he gets a retirement tour like kobe did. he’ll fill the seats and bring even more money to joe lacob’s pockets 🤷‍♂️

[@raynice2900]

Steph is makin that money Props to him

[@redsoundzzentertainment]

Once everyone does their job warriors will be ok

[@44dperez]

Still doesn't guarantee he will stay, as he will always be a tradeable commodity if he decides to demand a trade, or the team decides to make the move (much less likely). This just shows the organization he sill stay, but I'm sure the expectation is still clear with an "or else" implicit.

[@BluJae93]

Kerrs bias is insane.

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

I think you're missing the colorism, the bias against less physically imposing players, and cultural attitudes regarding middle class upbringing. NBA players don't f with light skinned middle class family men. Not that you gotta be something else; you just can't appear to be what Steph is or some other player's will never quite give you enough respect.

[@AthleticAlchemy]

@@MrBrachiatingApe I can speak on this more. Time and a place 🫡

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

@@AthleticAlchemy Sorry, I shouldn't have said "missing." I know you know about it, and yeah, it's maybe a touch delicate of a subject considering race relations in the US at the moment. I just think it's potentially a component of how some other, especially older and retired, NBA players view Steph though he has obviously overcome the majority of that bias long since. But I would appreciate hearing your perspective. I'm aware of this kind of thing but it ain't like I live with it, deal with it regularly, or even witness it except via media (though SE Asia, where I've been living for like 15 years, ABSOLUTELY has a major color issue, major race issues, ethnicity, culture, language...etc.) Even though Kyrie is just as middle class, I wouldn't be surprised if some players view him as better because of reasons related to interracial politics, etc. And I appreciate the response, Alch. ... Can't believe it's getting on like 8 years since I discovered your content, though! And goddamn, man, you don't visibly age. Seriously, it's kinda incredible. :)

[@AthleticAlchemy]

@@MrBrachiatingApe nah it all good! It’s a valid part of the conversation. I’m going to add into a podcast. Appreciate you 🙏🏽

[@watahface]

It's all about podzitivity!

[@Reginald-r9y]

Wow man. What are you basing your comments about BP on? Normally you actually use stats to back your comments. Fact #1. BP finished #171 out of 194 in true shooting? Fact#2. He shot 66% from the free throw line. Fact #3 He shot 44% between 3’-10’, means he can’t shoot layups. Please comment. He’s NOT a good NBA player. Based on stats, Nothing about him says STAR. Just a guy with a big mouth and goofy haircut that runs in front of every microphone he sees.

[@davidcampbell4174]

He has faith in 62 mill 😂

[@Twittchyy]

if we at home dont believe in the warriors why would steph. lol

[@OGSauceDaddy]

I think Steph just wants to stay in the Bay. He’s definitely sacrificing winning with this. Lock 9-12 seed going forward without MAJOR moves

[@chrisrunyans9623]

As good as pods is I personally think gp2 is better

[@MrOuest]

Better at being injured.

[@KionneSensei]

You made steph older lmao

[@Godeau03]

It’s not confidence or loyalty, it’s getting paid. Steph can ask out next week. As for the disrespect, as Charles said, most nba players are dumbasses. Just look like Arenas.

[@michaelrodriguez7380]

Podz = Bobby Sura at best. I cannot believe you even put Brunson in the same sentence in any way! Still love your channel though!

[@AthleticAlchemy]

@@michaelrodriguez7380 I know it sounds crazy rn.. let’s talk in January

[@michaelrodriguez7380]

@@AthleticAlchemy let's bookmark it!

[@AthleticAlchemy]

@@michaelrodriguez7380 I have to pin my sponsorship. But I know this will be a topic of conversation all year

[@BadHombre9]

Podz is yt. Steve kerr on the bulls =podz

[@michaelrodriguez7380]

@@BadHombre9 bro idk how I possibly missed that. Great observation! Hahahaha

[@troyelam8978]

There is literally nothing about Brandon P. that signals, he’s a franchise player! Yeah, he’s OK, but why are people acting like he’s got the skills to build a championship team around? He’s just not that good and will not become that good!

[@maplenerd22]

That's what they said about Jalen Brunson when he first got into the league. It's debatable if you can consider Brunson as a franchise player, but he certainly is considered one of the best guards in the league.

[@Bestbiggsy]

Alch change your preview screen you got a spelling error. Signs, not sings bro.

[@AthleticAlchemy]

appreciate it

[@kimbo430]

After just one season people are saying he's overrated, for the most part the front office has been a good evaluator of talent, without even seeing a single game of the upcoming season and people are so negative, I have to ask if some of these folks are really GSW supporters....Most people didn't think when Steph came into the league he would become anywhere near an all time great (not that I saying is BP is going to ever become Steph Curry), can we chill with the negativity....

[@AthleticAlchemy]

@@kimbo430 the league is changing a “star” doesn’t have to look like everyone excepts. I feel like people really fall in love with the prototype Wiggins like measurables. Truth is there’s a super athlete buried on every bench because they aren’t competitive enough or they have a low bb iq. Podz has a lot of star ingredients, one you can’t teach. He acts like one.

[@kimbo430]

@AthleticAlchemy That's the first thing I saw his willingness to the little effort things and the desire to be better, a lot of people have been hating on him from day when because they like Moses and they don't like even more now because in there eyes they believe is the reason why Klay isn't there anymore...

[@Adrian1.1]

If only moody got this opportunity

[@vigilante2747]

If Moody got the opportunity he would shot 36% from 3. The same thing he shot in college on 5 attempts Lol. The same thing he shot the past 3 seasons. He ain't that dude. He's a slightly above average shooter. He hasn't gotten better.

[@Adrian1.1]

@@vigilante2747 personally that’s cap , how do u expect to improve if he never got the opportunity, always in and out the lineup even when playing well , how do you catch a rhythm??

[@davidlan12]

It's Maccabi Tel Aviv - Israel 🇮🇱

[@martybrinley1535]

You misspelled signs

[@ferdinandbautista984]

Duh!!! There’s 62 million reason he believes in Dub nation. I see the Future. Curry part owner of expansion las Vegas team. Lebron,Durant might follow.

[@truthnotfeelings]

Steph has the Jokic problem. On a shot to shot basis he doesn’t take extremely difficult shots, primarily catch and shoot 3’s and lay ups. Jokic takes hook shots and lay ups. They’re not flashy, they’re not high difficulty, even thought in both cases to be as effective as they are at those shots is difficult. Like you alluded to, you look at some of those shots and on a shot to shot basis think, ‘I can do that’. The part that makes them under appreciated is they’re effective. In fact more effective then the step backs, isos and spin fades.

[@tiredbasketballfan]

Interesting point. The best players are the ones who know how to consistently find the easiest, most efficient opportunities for themselves and teammates, and turn to difficult shots only when they have to and still have the ability to make them at a high level. It's sad that people value flash over playing smart. Not every basket in a game should be a highlight. When Steph shoots off a screen, it's not because he needs it, it's because there's a better chance it goes in just like any other player. It's not much different then bigger guys running a p&r to get a switch onto a small defender who doesn't stand a chance. It's easy, smart offense designed to generate a good shot or an advantage that can be extended into one. Yet I don't see anyone going around saying they 'need a screen' to score, even though p&r is a screen by definition and as a result an easy scoring opportunity was generated. So it's pretty much the same. In the end, like alch said, all those people are either lying to themselves or lying to us or both

[@____2080_____]

A play in team at best. Curry did what was best for his pocketbook. Cash that lottery ticket and write off into the basketball Hall of Fame.

[@Irritant1000]

Believing in a person/family who thought Wiseman was the next David Robinson and hyped up Smiley to the heavens , what can go wrong ?

[@julianbashir8277]

He must not want to win. 62 million seriously? No pay cut?

[@dvdv8197]

Steph Curry about to go on another revenge tour. Being underestimated is always extra fuel for him! 👍👏🥳🥳🔥🔥🤩🤩

[@NealX_Gaming]

I believe in Podz. I commented a while back that if he develops a step-back 3 he could be a real weapon.

[@urlyadoptr]

Isn't his message a little inconsistent though? He takes the MAX which of course he deserves (although other guys are taking team-friendly deals to help them get a better roster and actually WIN: see Brunson, Jalen.) but doesn't help the salary-cap strapped team with flexibility to keep them loaded to contend. Essentially, mo money means not contending for the remainder of his career. If Steph doesn't get another sniff at a chip then he himself is somewhat to blame. Everyone is bemoaning how we can't waste Steph's last few prime years but his contract almost guarantees it will now be wasted.

[@Mdautkreix]

He can renegotiate in a year. No point opening up cap space for players who aren’t available to get. Blaming him now is premature.

[@Newportnews98]

Their is literally no one available to sign that makes the warriors contenders

[@juliusperseus8612]

Does He believe in the Warriors ? He's a SIMP and Do What Kerr says. He just wanna finish his career there. Nothing more.

[@Newportnews98]

🤡🤡🫵🫵🫵so was dirk Kobe and Duncan simps for staying with the team when they were no longer competitive???? And I can easily tell you’re a incel who probably is scared to talk to women

[@Newportnews98]

🤡🤡🤡🫵🫵🫵a fatherless comment

[@Newportnews98]

🫵🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 so he’s a simp for being loyal. Smh you bandwagon fans

[@juliusperseus8612]

@@Newportnews98 cry more SIMP !

[@ceochinoo]

We aren’t going to be a good player development until Steph retires & they fire Kerr