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Warriors news: Steph Curry responds to Michael Jordan's comments about him not being a Hall of Famer.

Warriors news: Stephen Curry is highly regarded as one of the NBA’s greatest players. Not only did he successfully lead the Golden State Warriors to three championships, but he is also the main reason why the style of play in the league has changed significantly over the past five years. One could say that he revolutionized the game of basketball.

In everyone’s eyes, Curry is a sure-fire Hall of Fame.

Well, except if you ask Michael Jordan.

In a recent interview, MJ said that he believes Steph isn’t a Hall of Famer just yet, despite everything that he’s done for the NBA. Curry responded to the Jordan’s comments, saying that he has no issues with what the basketball great said.

“I love MJ. That’s my guy. He’s obviously, he’s the G.O.A.T. but I don’t know if it was a wordsmith thing or if he just kinda got in his own way but I’m sure if you ask him that question now, like straight up, does he think I’m getting in there, he probably would have a different answer. If you put the ‘…yet,’ then I’m cool with that.”

In his 11-year NBA career, Curry has averaged 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 698 games for the Warriors. He’s won the league MVP twice, and he’s third on the all-time list for 3-pointers made, trailing only Reggie Miller and Ray Allen. It’s hard to believe why someone wouldn’t consider Steph a Hall of Famer, especially with all these accomplishments, but to each his own opinion, right?

Maybe Jordan wants Curry to win the Finals MVP first. After all, that’s something that he has failed to achieve in the Warriors’ three title wins. However, accomplishing that feat may be easier said than done this season and beyond, as the Dubs are no longer as invincible as they used to.

Golden State lost two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant, who decided to join the Brooklyn Nets. They are also expected to miss the services of Klay Thompson for the majority of the season as he’s still recovering from his ACL injury. Moreover, Curry suffered a broken hand which could sideline him for at least a month.

The Warriors may not be contenders this season, but once they get Steph and Klay back playing on the court together, a lot of things will change.

And when that time comes, Curry will remind everyone, including MJ, why he’s the greatest shooter in the history of the NBA, and why he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

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Warriors news on Steve Kerr explaining the importance of Klay Thompson.

Warriors news: Klay Thompson is expected to miss the majority of the 2019-20 NBA season as he continues to recover from the ACL injury he suffered during the NBA Finals. The All-Star guard still expects to return in time before the playoffs, but Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admits that things won't be easy for them while waiting for the return of one of their best players.

In an interview with Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Kerr said that although they have lost some key players in the offseason, Thompson’s absence will force them to make big adjustments throughout the course of the season.

“Klay being out is really the big change. Losing Kevin, Andre, Shaun, obviously, those are huge losses. Losing Klay on top of all that really changes the way we’re going to have to play at both ends. Klay was always an integral part of everything. Movement on offense, but also the guarding of the ball handler on defense, switching onto bigs. So until he gets back, we’ve got to re-imagine everything and adapt accordingly.”

The Warriors knew that they needed to get someone who can help them fill the void left by Thompson, which is why they have acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Brooklyn Nets. However, just like any newcomer, D’Lo will have to adjust to the team’s system, and that might take time.

With Thompson out, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Russell are expected to carry the bulk of the offensive load for Golden State, and these guys are highly motivated, especially since most people don’t see them as a legitimate title contender. The Dubs have been in this kind of situation before, back in 2014 when nobody thought that they were good enough to win the championship, and a year later, they’ve proven their doubters wrong.

And once Thompson returns, that’s the time that fans will see the full strength of the new-look Warriors. But until then, the team will have to work together to get as many wins as they possibly could. They aren’t good enough compared to the team that they had for the past three years, but with the team’s original Big Three still in tact, they might just shock the world once again.

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Warriors news that Joe Lacob reiterates intention to retire Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala's numbers.

Golden State Warriors news: Team owner Joe Lacob has said it on multiple occasions, and he said it again; the Warriors intend to retire the numbers of Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala.

Durant and Iguodala were both significant parts of the Warriors franchise, as they helped transform the team into a dynasty. Golden State has made it to the Finals for five consecutive seasons, winning three championships during that span.

In an interview with The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami, Lacob said that the Warriors will always be grateful for KD and Iggy, adding that when everything is said and done, they intend for both players’ numbers to be raised in the rafters of the team’s new arena, Chase Center.

“The intention is to retire [Durant’s] number, but we specifically said it that way, for now. Because he’s still playing, it’s kind of inappropriate to some extent to say you’re gonna retire his number when he’s still playing in the league, but that’s the intention.”

“We always wanna be gracious. I’ve said all along, he and any player like Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, whoever it is, a free agent, it’s their choice. They earned it. They have the right to make the choice they want to make.”

Durant, who wore No. 35 during his three-year stint with the Warriors, led the team to back-to-back championship victories in 2017 and 2018, and he was hailed as the Finals MVP on both occasions. The Dubs had a chance to go for a third-straight title last season, but they were too banged up when they made it to the Finals against the Toronto Raptors. In fact, KD missed the first four games of that series, and when he returned in Game 5, he tore his Achilles. The Raps eventually won the chip in Game 6.

Iguodala was already a part of the Warriors when they were just on the rise. He was instrumental in their championship win in 2015, where he had an excellent Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was able to make it difficult for LeBron James on the defensive end, and that paved the way for Golden State to succeed. He won the Finals MVP that year.

Unfortunately, the Warriors were unable to keep their championship roster intact, as Durant decided to join the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent, and they had no choice but to trade Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies. Golden State will look a lot different next season.

But no matter what happens, Durant and Iguodala are already a part of the Warriors’ history, and it is just fitting for the franchise to repay them by retiring their numbers. And incase you don’t know, their photos are all around Chase Center, as the team commemorates the legacy of the Hamptons Five in the new arena.

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Warriors news: Golden State could be a possible landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021.

Warriors news: Kevin Durant is no longer in Golden State, and even though the Warriors still have their original Big Three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the road to the Finals isn’t going to be as easy as it was over the past couple of seasons.

However, the Dubs could be planning to build yet another superteam in a couple of years, as according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, they are a big threat to land Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo once he becomes a free agent in 2021.

“The one team lurking out there — I don’t know how this would happen — but the Warriors have always been the big threat to go after Giannis.

It would be a difficult construction to make happen, but that is the one looming threat. It comes down to what kind of guy is Giannis. What does he want his legacy to be? Is he the kind of guy who stays with one team his entire career and tries to bring a championship to Milwaukee or does he pull a Kevin Durant and go join a group of super friends?”

With the Warriors committed long-term to Curry, Thompson, and Green, it is indeed going to be difficult for them to make room for Antetokounmpo, who is expected to receive a five-year, $247 contract extension offer from the Bucks. In fact, an anonymous member of Milwaukee’s front office confirmed to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com that the team isn’t really concerned about Golden State’s potential pursuit of The Greek Freak.

“Keeping Giannis, it’s a focus obviously. But fighting the Warriors is not a focus. The Warriors are not the concern in the least. They’d have a long way to go to get him to Golden State, they’d have to give away a lot. He has never given any indication that he wants to leave Milwaukee. So a lot of that stuff, it is more chatter than anything.”

Giannis will definitely headline the free agent class of 2021, which will also include guys like LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Blake Griffin, and Chris Paul. If Antetokounmpo does decide to leave the Bucks, that will cause yet another seismic shift in the balance of power in the NBA, especially if he decides to join the Warriors.

But for now, his focus is to help the Bucks win a championship next season. Milwaukee is still one of the best teams in the East, and if they win the title in 2020, that could help the Bucks keep Antetokounmpo long-term.

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Warriors news that of Kevin Durant meme in Chase Center gets KD reaction

Warriors news: Although Kevin Durant is already with the Brooklyn Nets, he’s still being linked to Warriors news stories, especially after a photo of him touring Chase Center made its rounds on social media.

In January 2017, the Warriors announced the construction Chase Center, the team’s new arena, in San Francisco. One of the promotional photos the team used featured KD a touring the arena, wearing a protective helmet and wielding a shovel. Back then, it felt like Durant would stay a Warrior until his career is over.

Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, as two years later, Durant would sign with the Nets. So it’s no surprise that KD’s Chase Center photo would go viral, and when the two-time Finals MVP himself saw it, he knew he had to say something.

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Durant shocked the entire NBA in the summer of 2017 when he decided to join the Warriors, who were coming off a devastating loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. KD made Golden State an even formidable team. His first two seasons with the team led to back-to-back championships.

However, Durant’s third year with the Warriors was filled with drama as reports of him potentially leaving the team started to gain momentum in the early stages of the 2018-19 season. Despite all the speculations, Golden State still managed to reach the NBA Finals for the fifth consecutive year. However their quest to win a third straight title was halted by the Toronto Raptors, who beat them in the championship series.

To make things worse, Durant suffered a torn Achilles in Game 5 of the Finals and he’s expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season.

But that didn’t stop KD and the Nets from agreeing to terms on a four-year deal. Brooklyn believes that Durant will be able to regain his All-Star form in the future and that he’d eventually lead the team to a championship.

As for the Warriors, losing Durant was obviously a huge blow to their championship hopes next season, but they still have the original Big 3 of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Golden State believes that those three will keep them in the hunt for a championship for at least a couple more years.

Still, these Durant-related Warriors news would’ve been nice if he’s still with the team. Oh well, brand new beginning for both sides. We’ll just have to wait and see who’ll make it back to the Finals first. Follow ClutchPoints for the latest Memphis Grizzlies news and updates. #NBANEWS #WARRIORSNEWS 

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Warriors news: Klay Thompson excited about the upcoming season, likes the team's underdog status.

Warriors news: Klay Thompson, currently recovering from the ACL injury he suffered in last season’s NBA Finals, believes that the Golden State Warriors are still going to be good this season.

The Warriors lost a lot of key players last summer as they have decided to trade Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala. Moreover, Thompson isn’t expected to return at least until late March or early April next year. Still, Klay believes that Golden State has done enough in terms of retooling their roster, and that’s one of the reasons why he’s excited for their 2019-20 campaign.

“It’s going to be fun, and I love the dudes we got. We’ve got a young team. I’m excited for D’Angelo (Russell), for him to come to a winner. I’m excited for Willie Cauley-Stein, who is super talented and I know he’s hungry. I’m excited for Loon (Kevon Looney). He’s coming into his own. I’m seeing him in Japan running camps and stuff and that man might’ve spoken 30 words in the last four years. To see him leading drills and teaching and coming into his own, I can see the confidence he has.”

“I’m just excited, man. Obviously, we know Steph and Dray and me. Jordan (Poole) is talented. I watched him in Summer League. He’s got skills. It will be fun.”

And while Thompson admitted that he’ll miss playing with Durant, Iguodala, and even Shaun Livingston, he’s already accepted that those players are no longer with the team and that he has to focus on helping the current squad.

Klay is still in the early stages of his ACL rehab, and that he doesn’t want to rush his return. He understands how pivotal his role will be for the Warriors in the playoffs, so he wants to make sure that he’s 100 percent ready when he returns.

Most NBA mock drafts predict that the Warriors would head into the playoffs as the fifth or sixth seed, but that they wouldn’t be able to get past the second round. Thompson is well-aware that the media and the fans are already counting them out, and he’s totally cool with that, because he’s confident with what his teammates can do on both ends of the floor.

“That’s fine. That’s sports. I don’t just think we’re going to be nice this year. I think we’ve got a five-year window. We’re still so young, man. People get lost thinking, “Oh, they’re 30 now.” I feel younger than ever.”

For the first time in quite a long time, the Dubs aren’t the favorites to win the title, but for Thompson and his teammates, they can just look back at what they were able to accomplish during the 2014-15 season, when they shocked the basketball world and made an impressive championship run.

And Golden State will definitely use that as motivation to prove their doubters wrong.

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