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25 January 2025

• [NBC Sports Bay Area] - Stephen A believes Steph not having Warriors co-star is ‘his fault'
  Former NBA veteran-turned-basketball-analyst brought up an interesting topic about superstar and the Warriors on Saturday’s edition of ESPN’s “NBA Countdown.” “When I’m looking at the Warriors, I’m looking at Steph. He’s the only superstar in the league that doesn’t have a certified No. 2 [scoring option],” Perkins proclaimed to the panel of analysts. “Why is that? You look around the league, [] has one [], has one [], [] [has ].” “He's the only superstar in the league that doesn’t have a certified number two.” 😯 and debate why the Warriors haven't found more star power for Steph Curry. — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) Perkins is right. Golden State doesn’t have at Curry’s hip. Curry used to have , and the pair won four NBA championships over a decade together. But the current Dallas Mavericks wing declined — largely because of age and injuries — and evidently left the Bay. Durant joined Thompson and Curry for three seasons in the Bay, but he left, too. The 2024-25 Warriors have a mix of role players besides Curry, though none are needle-movers and have timelines that don’t necessarily align with the 36-year-old sharpshooter. This is where Perkins’ ESPN colleague, Stephen A. Smith, chimed in, and interestingly blamed Curry for Golden State’s missing star power. “That’s partially [Curry’s] fault,” Smith said. “He’s cooperative. Let’s call it what it is. He’s the one that was quoted saying, ‘Look, I wouldn’t be hasty. We don’t have to make a move.’ I’m not punishing him, I’m just answering the [‘certified number two’] question directly. I have nothing in this game. “At the end of the day, that’s what [Curry’s] doing. You’re not being a headache. You’re not being cantankerous.” Oddly enough, Smith might be right. Curry is one of the world’s rare undramatic superstars. The 11-time NBA All-Star when the Warriors are losing, nor does he skip team flights or request trades when things don’t go his way. But Curry’s professionalism might cost him and his franchise a chance at winning another ring before his career inevitably comes to a close. Smith implied that Curry should take a page out of James’ handbook while he still has the chance. “You’re not saying, ‘Damn it, this is not enough. I’m not happy with this. I need more.’ We know LeBron’s going to do that,” Smith said. “That’s what he does religiously. He makes it an annual thing for ‘em. That’s not Steph. Period.” Curry is on record for saying his clock is ticking and that he knows the Warriors have been playing. However, to Smith’s point, the guard should consider being even louder about his gold-blooded desires. After all, the 36-year-old still is averaging 22.6 points, 6.3 assists and 4.9 rebounds. Curry has a lot of gas left in the tank. With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaching, Curry should kick the tires with Golden State’s management about making a move for at least an attainable star such as or , for the opportunity to make a deep playoff run, or at minimum, to shake things up. Golden State, bearing a 22-22 record while trailing the Los Angeles Clippers by three games for the Western Conference’s sixth seed, isn’t a contender as currently constructed.
• [TWSN] - LeBron vs Curry: The Greatest Rivalry In Sports
  Tonight, fans will be treated to the 53rd matchup (regular season & playoffs) between Steph Curry and LeBron James. Even with both future Hall of Famers nearing the end of their incredible care…
• [Dub Nation HQ] - Healing Warriors get Anderson back; Curry, Podz, Payton will be on hand to host Lakers
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• [ClutchPoints] - Warriors’ Stephen Curry, LeBron James relationship draws intriguing Bob Myers take
  Former GM Bob Myers watched Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry grow closer with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. After Curry and James led Team USA to gold in the 2024 Olympics, Steph admitted the moment brought them closer as friends. Myers shared an interesting take. After James led the Cleveland Cavs in four […] The post appeared first on .
• [Fadeaway World] - Bob Myers Admits There Was Animosity Between LeBron James And Stephen Curry
  Bob Myers opens up on the rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
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• [SB Nation: Golden State Of Mind] - How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers
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• [CBS Sports] - Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NBA start time
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• [Sports Illustrated] - Bronny James' Status for Lakers vs Warriors
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• [NBC Sports Bay Area] - Without Draymond, Warriors face big problem vs. AD-led Lakers
  We’re exactly one month removed from LeBron James coming into Chase Center, and leading the Lakers to a rousing Christmas Day victory over the Warriors. James was capably supported by , who scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning layup with 1.7 seconds remaining. But another Laker, one the Warriors barely have seen in recent games, could pose the biggest threat when the teams meet Saturday afternoon at Chase (5:30 tipoff). , who played a total of 19 minutes in the last three Warriors-Lakers battles, is listed as probable (right calf soreness) but expected to play and might be the most significant challenge for Golden State. With James downgraded from probable to questionable (left foot injury management) on the, Davis looms large as the focus of Golden State’s defense. Only two of Golden State’s available big men – veterans and – have notable experience facing Davis. The other two, and , know Davis mostly from watching him destroy opponents on TV. Jackson-Davis played roughly 40 minutes against AD as a rookie last season, and this will be Post’s introduction. Assuming Warriors coach Steve Kerr stays true to his principles, he will give Davis a variety of defensive looks to such degree that all four could get opportunities against one of the most talented big men in the league. Looney and Anderson will rely mostly on physicality, doing all they can to make Davis uncomfortable. It’s the same approach as Draymond Green, who is sidelined with a calf strain. Jackson-Davis will do some of the same but is better equipped to race up and down the floor, testing AD’s tender calf. The against Davis is particularly intriguing. The 7-footer has solid defensive fundamentals, but that wouldn’t prevent Davis from trying to exploit someone with only 61 minutes of NBA experience. On the other end, Post offers the dimension of spacing the floor, perhaps influencing AD out of the paint. Davis leads the Lakers in scoring, averaging 25.6 points on 52.3 percent shooting from the field, including 31.5 percent from distance. He is sixth in the league in rebounding (11.8 per game) and third in blocks (2.2). If James is cleared – and there is no doubt he wants to play – he’s an altogether different headache for the Warriors. If not, Davis alone provides plenty of reason for concern.