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Andre Iguodala trades jokes with Steph Curry during golf round at ‘The Match III’

While Stephen Curry was on the course for “The Match III” golf competition, Andre Iguodala had a question for his former Warriors teammate.

On Friday, Steph Curry was in the tee box for “The Match III: Champions for Change.” The Golden State Warriors point guard rounded out a star-powered foursome that featured two-time Super Bowl-winning passer Peyton Manning, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and PGA Tour veteran Phil Mickelson.

In the third edition of the celebrity golf match, Curry and Manning teamed up against Barkley and Mickelson for 15 holes at Stone Canyon Golf Club in Oro Valley, Arizona, to help raise funds for Historically black colleges and universities around the country.

Along with the talented cast of golfers on the course, the group of analysts and commentators for the event had a familiar face for fans of the Warriors. Curry’s former teammate turned Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala was featured on the broadcast.

With Iguodala on the mic, it didn’t take long for the pair of former teammates to start trading jokes. As Curry was driving the cart, the 2015 NBA Finals MVP had a question for his former teammate regarding his outfit choice for the round.

Via @HoHighlights on Twitter:

On top of his zebra-powered shirt, Curry was riding around Stone Canyon in style. The five-time All-Star had a custom golf cart that featured his new custom Under Armour logo.

Via @NickDePaula on Twitter:

Despite his swagger on the course, it didn’t translate to his game. The Curry and Manning tandem fell to Mickelson and Barkley, 4-3 in the alternate scoring format. Although Curry wasn’t apart of the pairing that was crowned champion, the foursome was able to raise a whopping $5.455 million for HBCU programs.

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Charles Barkley and Phil Mickelson defeat Steph Curry and Peyton Manning in ‘The Match III’

Despite being heavy favorites, Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning fell to Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley in “The Match III” golf round.

On Friday, instead of lacing up his basketball shoes, Steph Curry pulled out his golf clubs. Alongside Super Bowl-winning quarterback Peyton Manning, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player competed in “The Match III: Champions for Change.”

The duo of Manning and Curry squared off against five-time PGA Major winner Phil Mickelson and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. Proceeds from the golf round benefitted Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU).

Despite playing the underdog role for the event, Mickelson and Barkley were able to put together a gritty performance against Curry and Manning. After Bogeying the first hole to fall behind, Mickelson and Barkley sunk back-to-back birdies to steal the lead. While Curry and Manning struggled with bogey golf, the tandem of Mickelson and Barkley pared four of the next five holes.

While Barkley’s hitched-up swing has become infamous, the NBA on TNT analyst played exceptionally well with the coaching of Mickelson on every hole at The Stone Canyon Club in Oro Valley, Arizona.

With a birdie on 15, Barkley and Mickelson were able to complete the upset victory, 4-3 in the alternate scoring format.

One of Curry’s best shots of the day came on the par-4 12th hole. The six-time All-Star nearly drilled a shot from the bunker, leaving it just inches from the hole.

Via @BleacherReport on Twitter:

However, just two holes earlier, Curry smoked a drive that skipped into the water hazard on the 10th hole.

Via @br_betting on Twitter:

Regardless of winners and losers, The Match III raised an incredible $5.455 million for HBCU programs.

Via @PGATOUR on Twitter:

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Steph Curry training with Michelle Wie West before ‘The Match III’ golf competition

Before he tees up for The Match III with Phil Mickelson, Charles Barkeley and Peyton Manning, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is training with Michell Wie West.

Before he returns to Chase Center for the Golden State Warriors preseason training camp, Stephen Curry will pick up his clubs for a star-studded round of golf.

On Friday, Curry will join legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, five-time golf major winner Phil Mickelson and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley for the third edition of “The Match: Champions for Charity.” Proceeds from the charity competition will benefit Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Curry will team up with Manning against Barkley and Mickelson. While linked with Tiger Woods in The Match II, Manning was part of the winner’s circle for the round.

To prepare for his round against Mickelson and Barkley tandem, Curry has been working on his golf game with Michell Wie West. Prior to the event, Wie West shared a video on Instagram featuring her and the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player teeing off. However, instead of using tees for their drives, Wie West and Curry used OXIGEN water bottles. Both Curry and Wie West are investors and partners with OXIGEN.

Via @michellewiewest on Instagram:

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The veteran golfer has five LPGA Tour wins, including a U.S. Open championship from 2014. Wie West has also finished in the top five of LPGA Tour major golf events six times. Along with former Warrior Andre Iguodala and others, Wie West is slated to serve as an analyst for The Match.

The Match III will begin at noon PST on Friday, Nov. 27, on TNT.

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Kent Bazemore FaceTimes with Steph Curry after signing one-year deal with Warriors

After reportedly signing a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, Kent Bazemore had a reunion with Stephen Curry over FaceTime.

After Kent Bazemore reportedly signed a new contract with the Golden State Warriors, the veteran wing had a reunion with his former teammate via FaceTime.

On Instagram, Bazemore shared a photo of his FaceTime call with Stephen Curry. After starting his career in Golden State in 2012, Bazemore spent 105 games in the backcourt with the two-time Most Valuable Player. After Bazemore’s time in Golden State came to a close, the pair of teammates have remained close off the court. 

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Via @TheWarriorsTalk on Twitter:

Following Bazemore’s post, Curry reshared the photo on his Instagram story with the caption, “he’s backkkk!”

During his original stint with the Warriors, Bazemore averaged 2.1 points on 37.1% shooting from the field in 5.1 minutes per game. After spending time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, Bazemore will return to the place he started his career.

In 2019-20 with the Blazers and Kings, Bazemore averaged 8.8 points on 37.5% shooting from the field with 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest. The veteran wing shot 34.4% from beyond the arc on 3.6 long-range attempts per game.

Following his posts on Instagram, Bazemore also chimed in on Twitter with a message.

Via @24Bazemore on Twitter:

With Klay Thompson due to miss the entire 2020-21 season with an Achilles injury, Bazemore will likely play a key role in Golden State’s revamped guard rotation. Along with fellow new signing Brad Wanamaker, Bazemore will slide in with Jordan Poole, Damion Lee and Mychal Mulder behind Curry.

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Warriors Rewind: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant combine for 89 points vs. Suns in 2016

With no hoops on the schedule, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups and standout performances.

With no hoops on the calendar, Warriors Wire is rewinding the tape back through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups, standout performances and everything else in between.

In a 2016 matchup against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena, the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant turned in a combined effort that could only be replicated by Golden State’s rotation of All-Star talent. 

With Devin Booker and the Suns in town, the Warriors displayed just how dangerous their scoring attack could be with a newly signed player like Durant roaming the court.

November 13, 2016

Coming off four consecutive victories, the Warriors welcomed Booker, T.J. Warren and the Phoenix Suns to Oakland. Although the Suns were able to lead the game throughout the first quarter behind the play of Warren and Eric Bledsoe, the Suns had no answer for Golden State’s group of All-Stars.

Curry tallied 30 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field with six rebounds, six assists and two steals in 37 minutes. Thompson matched his Splash Brother with 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting with two boards and an assist in 33 minutes. Both Curry and Thompson knocked down five 3-pointers each against the Suns.

Durant backed up his new teammates with 29 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the field with nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 38 minutes.

Following high caliber performances from Curry, Durant and Thompson, Golden State’s fourth All-Star Draymond Green added a near triple-double effort with 14 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds.

Curry, Thompson and Durant combining for 89 points helped push the Warriors past the Suns for Golden State’s fifth straight victory, 133-120.

Watch highlights from Golden State’s victory over Phoenix via YouTube:

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Photos: Steph Curry working out with Jeremy Lin, Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss and others

At a recent offseason workout, Steph Curry was on the court with past and current Warriors including Jeremy Lin, Eric Paschall and others.

With the opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season set in place, players are putting the finishing touches on an unprecedented offseason.

After only playing in five games with the Golden State Warriors in the 2019-20 campaign due to injuries, Stephen Curry will be making his long-awaited return to Steve Kerr’s rotation when the new season starts in December.

Before he laces up in his No. 30 Warriors jersey at Chase Center in San Francisco, Curry was spotted on the court with current and former teammates at a preseason workout.

On Tuesday, Bay Area photographer Jordan Jimenez shared two sets of photos on Instagram featuring the NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player alongside Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss, Kevon Looney, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Alen Smailagic.

In the series of photos, Jimenez captured Curry shooting, Paschall driving for a layup, Chriss backing down Toscano-Anderson and more

Along with the members of the Warriors, free-agent wing Jeremy Lin was involved with the workout. In late October, the veteran point guard was linked to Golden State for a potential return to the Bay Area in 2020-21.

Via @__jsquared on Instagram:

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After missing Golden State’s voluntary offseason minicamp in late September, Curry will have the opportunity to join the rest of his teammates at Chase Center for the Warriors preseason training camp on Dec. 1.

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Warriors gift new Vice President-elect Kamala Harris with special signed Steph Curry jersey

The Golden State Warriors congratulated Oakland native and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris with a special signed Steph Curry jersey.

After reaching over 270 electoral college votes, multiple news outlets project former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris to clinch the 2020 Presidential race.

Following the projected Biden-Harris victory, the Golden State Warriors had a special gift for the new Vice President-elect.

The Warriors honored the Oakland native’s historic victory with a new “Oakland Forever” edition signed Stephen Curry No. 30 jersey. On the jersey, the Warriors two-time Most Valuable Player had a special message for Harris.

On the jersey, Curry penned “To Kamala, Bay Area —> D.C. Congrats!!”

Via @warriors on Twitter:

In August at the Democratic National Convention, Curry and his family endorsed the Biden-Harris campaign in the 2020 presidential election.

Following the Biden-Harris projected victory, former and current members of the Golden State Warriors, including Draymond Green, Shaun Livingston and Eric Paschall weighed in on social media.

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The new Vice President-elect is a longtime fan of the Golden State Warriors and has been spotted at games inside Oracle Arena in the past. In 2018, Harris congratulated the Warriors on another-run to the NBA Finals.

Via @KamalaHarris on Twitter:

Warriors unveil ‘Oakland Forever’ uniforms inspired by ‘We Believe’ era

The rumors are true — the Warriors unveiled new “Oakland Forever” uniforms to tribute their former host city and the “We Believe” era.

The rumors are true.

On Monday, the Golden State Warriors introduced a brand new uniform with a nod to one of the most popular teams in franchise history. The Warriors unveiled the “Oakland Forever” City Edition uniforms in tribute to the city they called home for 47 years and the “We Believe” era team.

The new-look mirrors the uniforms the Warriors wore from 1997-2010 at Oracle Arena in Oakland. The navy blue, gold and orange jersey were made popular by Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Matt Barnes and other members of Don Nelson’s We Believe squad.

One of the significant differences between the new uniforms the Warriors will wear in San Francisco’s Chase Center versus the set Davis and company wore at Oracle Arena is the center chest piece. The new uniform will read “Oakland” across the middle instead of “Warriors.”

In the official announcement of the uniform, Golden State’s two-time Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry served as the model.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

Along with their home whites and away blues, Golden State has donned jerseys featuring “The City,” “The Bay,” “The Town” and “San Francisco.” With several uniforms introduced to Golden State’s wardrobe last offseason, there’s a chance the Warriors are just beginning to roll out their on-court looks for the 2020-21 campaign.

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On this date in Warriors history: Steph Curry makes NBA debut vs. Rockets in 2009

In 2009, Davidson’s Stephen Curry tallied 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting with seven assists and four steals in his NBA debut against the Rockets.

Although it’s not the anniversary of a championship or memorable performance, October 28 will mark the arrival of the Golden State Warriors’ future two-time Most Valuable Player.

After drafting Stephen Curry with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Davidson product laced up for the Golden State Warriors for the first time on Oct. 28 against the Houston Rockets.

October 28, 2009

In his first time suiting up in an NBA uniform, the 21-year-old drew a start at shooting guard for Don Nelson in Golden State’s home opener. During his first game, the rookie recorded 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field with seven assists, four steals and two rebounds in 36 minutes.

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Surprisingly the sharpshooting prospect only pulled up from beyond the arc once in his debut, missing his lone long-distance attempt.

Watch highlights from Curry’s NBA debut via YouTube:

Monta Ellis led the game in scoring with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the field in Golden State’s 108-107 loss to the Rockets on opening night.

On his way to earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team, Curry averaged 17.5 points on 46.2% shooting from the field with 5.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals per contest. The young Splash Brother knocked down 43.7% from 3-point range on 4.8 attempts per game.

Watch more highlights from Curry’s rookie season via House of Highlights on YouTube:

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray names Steph Curry as his hardest player to guard in the NBA

When asked who is his hardest player to guard in the NBA, Jamal Murray landed on Golden State’s two-time Most Valuable Player Steph Curry.

During the NBA’s run through the Orlando Bubble, Jamal Murray solidified himself as one of the league’s rising stars. The Kentucky product helped lead the Denver Nuggets past the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers in the postseason despite falling down 3-1 in each series.

Over 19 games in the 2020 playoffs, Murray averaged 26.5 points on 50.5% shooting from the field with 6.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest. During the Disney World postseason, Nuggets wing shot 45.3% from beyond the arc on 7.2 long-distance attempts.

In the Nuggets’ game seven tilt against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the Clippers, the 23-year-old exploded for 40 points on 15-of-26 shooting from the field with six 3-pointers.

After being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, Murray joined Ashley Nevel for an interview on YouTube. During his conversation with Nevel, the 23-year-old revealed his toughest matchup to line up against the in the NBA. Murray listed a pair of reasons why Stephen Curry is his hardest player to guard in the NBA.

Via Ashley Nevel on YouTube:

Steph [Curry] is really hard to guard. One, because of his shot. Two, because you don’t know what he’s going to do. You don’t know if he’s just going to pull it. You don’t know if he’s going to just end up going by you — he’s going to cross you over six times and then shoot and look away. You have absolutely no clue what he’s going to do. I would have to go with him.

Watch Nevel’s full interview with Murray here.

Through Murray’s career, the Nuggets have lined up against Curry and the Golden State Warriors 10 times. During that span, the two-time Most Valuable Player registered 30 points in four contests. The Warriors hold a 7-3 record against the Nuggets since Denver drafted Murray in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft.

With the six-time All-Star ready to return to Steve Kerr’s rotation in 2020-21, the Warriors are expected to make a run back to the postseason. After their streak to the Conference Finals in 2020, Curry and Golden State will have to go through Murray, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the mission back to the top of the West.