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Steve Kerr takes playful dig at Rockets when talking about the Warriors offense for next season

Although they’ve gone through a wave of departures and additions, Steve Kerr says the Warriors won’t be changing their offensive attack.

On Monday, the Golden State Warriors wrapped up voluntary offseason minicamp inside their San Francisco “Dubble.” After an extended layoff from practice, the Warriors spent the last two weeks working out as a team at Chase Center.

Although Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were absent from minicamp due to family reasons, Klay Thompson made his first official appearance on the court at practice after missing the entire season due to the knee injury he suffered in the 2019 NBA Finals.

While Thompson has been rehabbing his ACL injury, a lot has changed in Golden State. Along with the arrivals of Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss and Andrew Wiggins, players like Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala and DeMarcus Cousins are no longer in Steve Kerr’s rotation. On top of the roster changes, Thompson’s fellow Splash Brother missed 60 games with a hand injury in 2019-20.

However, the movement in the Bay Area isn’t going to force Steve Kerr to make dramatic changes to his offense around Curry, Thompson and Green. In an interview on The Athletic’s “TK Show” with Tim Kawakami. Kerr said the Warriors wouldn’t be “reinventing the wheel” with their new personnel in town.

When talking with Kawakami about Golden State’s offense, Kerr took a dig at the Houston Rockets’ playing style. 

Via The Athletic’s “TK Show“

We’ve stayed in touch, and I’ve spoken with both those guys on the phone, and I think they have a pretty good feel for what we’re trying to do. We’re not reinventing the wheel, but we have very different personnel around those guys. We’re still going to be the Warriors. We’re not going to all of a sudden, turn into the Rockets and change our offense and have one guy go high pick-and-roll, 70 times a game.

…But, We got to be ourselves. And what makes Steph [Curry] and Klay [Thompson] the players they are is the combination of what they can do on and off-ball— that’s what moves defenses. And what makes Draymond [Green] special is his ability to distribute from either the four or the five spots — to have playmaking at that level really.

Listen to Kerr’s full interview with Kawakami here.

Along with the currents changes to the lineup, the Warriors still have the NBA Draft and the free agency period to add to their roster. In November, Kerr and Bob Myers will be on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection in the NBA Draft. Following draft night, the Warriors will have the option to use a $17.2 million traded player exception and their $6 million mid-level exception.

Despite a new look in 2020-21, Kerr isn’t going to mirror the Rockets’ isolation heavy attack. However, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Rockets could be in for some changes of their own next season. After moving on from Mike D’Antoni, the Rockets are in the market for a play-caller on the sidelines.

Although there will be changes on both sides next season, the core of Golden State’s rivalry with Houston is still in place. While it could look different, whenever Curry and Thompson lace up against Harden and Westbrook, it’s must-watch theater.

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Steph Curry joins Under Armour’s ‘Run To Vote’ initiative on National Voter Registration Day

On National Voter Registration Day, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry joined Under Armour’s “Run to Vote” campaign to increase voter turnout.

After endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with his family at the Democratic National Convention, Steph Curry chimed in on National Voter Registration Day.

The Golden State Warriors two-time Most Valuable Player is joining Under Armour’s “Run to Vote” campaign. The six-time All-Star shared a message on Twitter, encouraging his followers to prepare for election day.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Under Armour’s “Run to Vote” will push to increase voter turnout in the 2020 general election.

Via Under Armour Newsroom:

Our Run to Vote initiative will ensure we can work with our partners to educate, mobilize, and empower Americans so we can all make an impact on our democracy. We are working to increase voter turnout by putting as many voters on the playing field as we can.

Under Armour’s campaign provided links for voter registration, registration check and absentee ballot requests. View the full Run to Vote page with other voting resources here.

Via @UnderArmour on Twitter:

Curry’s coach and teammates have also been active leading up to the 2020 general election. Along with joining the LeBron James led “More Than A Vote” initiative, Draymond Green has made appearances as a contributor on CNN. 

On Tuesday, Steve Kerr will serve at a virtual phone bank with the Biden campaign. In November, the Warriors will open their facilities in the Bay Area as election day polling sites.

Via @warriors on Twitter: 

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Report: Steph Curry and Draymond Green ‘doubtful’ to participate in Warriors offseason minicamp

Both Steph Curry and Draymond Green are “doubtful” for the Golden State Warriors in-market offseason minicamp due to family reasons.

Although they’re not in the Orlando Bubble for the postseason, the Golden State Warriors will be back on the court soon. Starting next week, the Warriors will open up a mid-offseason minicamp.

On Monday, members of the Golden State Warriors will report to a team designated hotel in San Francisco for coronavirus testing and a 48-hour quarantine. Following the testing period, group workouts will take place at the Chase Center. The hotel and arena will serve as an in-market bubble for two weeks.

With the Warriors not included in the NBA’s Orlando Bubble plan, the minicamp will be the first time Steve Kerr’s squad will be on the floor together for organized basketball activities in six months. Yet, Golden State could be without a pair of All-Stars.

According to Wes Goldberg of the Bay Area News Group, both Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are “doubtful” for the Warriors minicamp due to “family reasons.”

Via @wcgoldberg on Twitter:

If Green and Curry can join Golden State’s camp after the start, both players are allowed to join the team anytime during the two-week camp after they clear coronavirus protocols, per Goldberg.

Although Curry and Green aren’t expected to be inside Golden State’s edition of the Bubble, Klay Thompson could rejoin his teammates for the first time since injuring his knee in the 2019 NBA Finals.

The Warriors offseason minicamp will allow Kerr and Bob Myers to see a healthy Thompson alongside Golden State’s 2019 arrivals Andrew Wiggins, Eric Paschall and Marquese Chriss.

With a bevy of questions surrounding the Warriors prior to their early entrance to the offseason, getting the players back on the court could provide some clarity after an extended layoff.

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Steph Curry spotted at Drake’s OVO gym in Toronto for offseason shooting competition

While the second round of the NBA Playoffs is underway in the Orlando Bubble, Stephen Curry was spotted at Drake’s OVO home gym in Toronto.

While the second round of the NBA playoffs is underway inside the league’s Orlando Bubble, the Golden State Warriors are busy with an extended edition of the offseason.

Instead of preparing for another run at the Finals, Stephen Curry has been active during Golden State’s time off the court. The two-time Most Valuable Player has been releasing at-home workout videos for his fans while captaining a new book club. Curry virtually appeared alongside his family at the Democratic National Convention to endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The Golden State point guard has also been paying attention to the action on the hardwood at Disney World.

Along with his off-court activities, Curry has been participating in individual workouts at the Golden State Warriors practice facility. Yet, for a recent training session, the six-time All-Star traveled north to shootaround with a famous rapper.

On Thursday, Curry was spotted getting shots up at Drake’s Toronto OVO gym. Curry matched up with the Canadian music star for a 3-point shootout.

Via @gswchris on Twitter:

Via @RapAllStars on Twitter:

In Drake’s latest music video for the song “Laugh Now Cry Later,” Curry’s former teammate Kevin Durant played a featured character.

Despite Drake cheering on the Toronto Raptors courtside against the Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals, it looks like he still has a solid relationship with members of the Golden State family.

Drake’s Raptors will lace up for a series-deciding game seven against the Boston Celtics on Friday at 6 P.M. PT inside the Orlando Bubble.

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Steph Curry reacts to Luka Doncic’s ‘ridiculous’ game-winner in Mavs vs. Clippers Game 4

Luka Doncic’s game-winning 3-pointer got a shoutout from Golden State’s two-time Most Valuable Player.

After helping the Golden State Warriors land the No. 2 overall selection at the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery, Steph Curry tuned into playoff action inside the Orlando Bubble.

Golden State’s point guard was virtually in attendance to watch Seth Curry and the Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Clippers in game four of their Western Conference Playoff series.

After falling down by 21 points without Kristap Porzingis, the Mavericks stormed back against Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers to push the game into overtime. In the extra period, Luka Doncic etched his name into postseason lore.

Down by a point with 3.7 seconds remaining, the 20-year-old guard drilled a vicious step-back jumper from beyond the arc to seal the Mavericks’ improbable comeback victory, 135-133.

Doncic’s teammates surrounded him in celebration as broadcaster Mike Breen boomed his signature “bang!” call.

Watch Doncic’s game-winner via @NBA on Twitter:

Following Doncic’s game-winning buzzer-beater, Curry chimed in on Twitter with a shoutout to the Mavs guard. The two-time Most Valuable Player called Doncic’s jumper “ridiculous.”

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Despite an ankle injury, the Slovenian product finished the contest with a triple-double. In 46 minutes, Doncic tallied 43 points on 18-of-31 shooting from the field with 17 boards, 13 assists, two steals and a block.

In 31 minutes off the bench, Seth Curry added 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field.

Watch full highlights from game four of the Clippers vs. Mavericks series via YouTube:

 

With the series knotted a 2-2, Doncic and the Mavericks will lace up for game five against the Clippers on Tuesday at 6 P.M. PST.

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Steph and Ayesha Curry appear at DNC to endorse Joe Biden in the 2020 election

Steph and Ayesha Curry appeared in a virtual video at the 2020 Democratic National Convention to endorse Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Stephen Curry had a busy Thursday.

After serving as the Golden State Warriors representative at the NBA Draft Lottery, Curry joined his wife Ayesha to make an appearance during the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

In a pretaped video surrounded by their family, Steph and Ayesha endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Ayesha opened the video stating, “We want to ensure that our kids live in a nation that is safe, happy, healthy and fair.” The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player followed saying, “we’re voting for Biden.”

Steph and Ayesha were then joined by their daughters Ryan and Riley for some questions about politics and the upcoming election.

After the Curry family’s video, the former Vice President chimed in on Twitter to thank Steph and Ayesha.

Via @JoeBiden on Twitter:

Curry responded to Biden’s thank you with praise for his formal acceptance speech at the DNC. The point guard called the speech “amazing.”

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Curry joined fellow NBA All-Star LeBron James to endorse Biden. In an interview with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill, the Los Angeles Lakers forward said he would “for sure” support Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election.

Watch the Curry family’s DNC video via @DemConvention on Twitter:

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Steph Curry chimes in with signature ‘Lock in! #dubnation’ tweet before the NBA Draft Lottery

Steph Curry provided his own version of a good luck charm before the NBA Draft Lottery with his signature “Lock in #Dubnation!” tweet.

It’s been a long time since Stephen Curry laced up for the Golden State Warriors. With the two-time Most Valuable Player’s layoff, all the theater surrounding Curry on the basketball court has been missing. The tunnel shot, his famed dribbling routine and his signature pregame tweet.

Although he wasn’t suiting up for the NBA Playoffs in the Orlando Bubble, the six-time All-Star shared a familiar tweet.

On Thursday, Curry served as the Golden State Warriors representative at the NBA Draft Lottery. Before NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum announced the draft order, Curry shared a unique edition of his “Lock in” tweet.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Lock in! #dubnation ….I guess! This is weird, but let’s get it.

When the ping pong balls were set into action, Curry’s tweet provided a proper good luck charm for the Warriors. With a guaranteed spot in the top-five, Golden State ended the lottery landing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

After the Lottery, the Warriors shared a message featuring their decorated point guard.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

With the Warriors outside of playoff action in the Orlando Bubble, Curry will have to wait for the tip-off of the 2020-21 NBA season for his next opportunity for a signature tweet.

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Stephen Curry set to launch his own ‘Underrated’ book club on Literati

While he’s not in the NBA Playoffs, Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry is launching his own online “Underrated” book club.

While Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are on the outside of the playoff picture for the first time since 2012, the two-time Most Valuable Player is turning to books.

On Wednesday, Curry announced the launch of his own book club with Literati. Curry’s curated online subscription book service will be called “Underrated.” 

The Warriors point guard’s club will display books focused on underrated stories that highlight overcoming the odds. The six-time All-Star will release works through his club on a monthly basis.

Via Literati:

Stephen Curry, through Underrated, brings forth stories of people who have defied the odds to become more than what others thought they were destined to be. In addition, Curry seeks to identify and spotlight authors with incredible talent but few opportunities. Through this lens, Underrated is composed of powerful stories that range from faith and family to sports and social justice.

In a video on Twitter, Curry said he’s excited to share his “passion” through his book club.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

The Davidson product will join Malala Yousafzai and Sir Richard Branson on the Literati platform. Online subscriptions for Curry’s book club start at $20.00 per month. Sign up for the Underrated Book Club on Literati here.

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Steph Curry had ‘major FOMO’ watching the first week of games at the Orlando Bubble

During the first week of NBA restart action in the Orlando Bubble, Stephen Curry admitted he had “major FOMO.”

After leading the Golden State Warriors to five consecutive trips to the NBA Finals, Stephen Curry has spent most of the 2019-20 season on the sidelines. After missing a majority of the season with a hand injury he suffered in October, Curry’s return to the court was limited to only one game after the league was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fast forward to the NBA’s restart in August, Curry’s Warriors are one of the eight teams on the outside of the Orlando Bubble. With no games on the calendar for an extended period of time, Curry is missing hoops.

In an interview with Marc Stein of the New York Times, Curry revealed he had “major FOMO” watching games at Disney World. During the first week of seeding games in the NBA’s Orlando Bubble, Curry admitted he suffered from the fear of missing out.

Via The New York Times:

Obviously I was happy to see basketball back on TV, but that first week I had major FOMO.

Once you see Bron and Kawhi and P.G. go at it, and you remember how much fun it is to play in those types of games and that kind of level, you miss it badly.

Until the Warriors are able to schedule an offseason mini-camp, Curry will have to settle his hoops fix at individual workouts.

While a group of teams are contending for playoff position in the Orlando Bubble, Curry has been working out in preparation for his long-awaited return to the court. A recent video was shared of the two-time Most Valuable Player throwing down a one-handed alley-oop dunk.

When he’s not in the gym, the six-time All-Star has been chiming in on what’s going on at Disney World. Whether it’s welcoming Joel Embiid to the Under Armour signature shoe family or commenting on his former teammate Andre Iguodala’s play, Curry has been following along with the NBA’s restart.

Watch: Steph Curry throws down a one-handed alley-oop dunk at workout

While 22 teams are battling in the Orlando Bubble, Warriors point guard Steph Curry is working on his dunking repertoire.

While 22-teams are capping off the stretch run of seeding games in the Orlando Bubble, the Golden State Warriors are at home. With the league’s worst record, the Warriors are one of eight teams not involved with the NBA’s restart plans.

Despite Golden State entering offseason mode, Stephen Curry is staying active in the gym. On Friday, the Warriors point guard shared a video from the gym where he welcomed Joel Embiid to the Under Armour family.

The following day, more video surfaced from Curry’s workout. Kris Stone shared a clip of Curry throwing down a one-handed alley-oop dunk. Curry’s longtime trainer Brandon Payne provided the dish.

Via @gswchris on Twitter:

After his workout, Curry chimed in on Instagram with his own reaction to the dunk. With a shoutout to the teams at Disney World, Curry wrote “non bubble legs!!!!”

Curry last suited up for the Warriors on March 7 against the Toronto Raptors. Prior to his tilt with the defending champs, the two-time Most Valuable Player missed the previous 58 games due to a hand injury he suffered in October 2019.

With plans of a second bubble still being discussed, Curry and the Warriors will have an extended layoff before they return to the floor in 2020. With no hoops on the calendar, Curry will have plenty of time to rest his legs and add more dunks to his offensive repertoire.

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