Warriors Radio Host Sparks Controversy with outlandish Curry-Paul Take
In a recent episode of 95.7 The Game, radio host Matt Steinmetz ignited a heated debate among Golden State Warriors fans by suggesting an outlandish solution to the team’s point guard dilemma. With Chris Paul added to a star roster, Steinmetz talked about the idea of bringing Stephen Curry, four-time NBA champion and face of the franchise, off the bench.
Steinmetz’s take has gathered attention and sparked discussions among fans. How will the Warriors have these two Hall of Fame point guards on the court? While Curry’s impact and legacy in the Bay Area is widely known, fans hearing the idea of him coming off the bench can sound extreme.
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Steph Curry discusses the Warriors' acquisition of Chris Paul and more at #NBA2KSummerLeague 🔊 pic.twitter.com/KYoHkbJ3q6
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Throughout his distinguished career, Curry started in 876 out of the 882 games he had played. His exceptional shooting, ball handling, and game IQ have revolutionized the game. He is one of the most feared and respected players the sport has ever seen. For some fans, the idea of Curry playing a secondary role to Paul seems outrageous.
Although Chris Paul has also been a starter throughout his career, the Warrior’s second unit could benefit from his presence. Last season, Golden State’s bench team struggled with turnovers, ranking among the highest with a turnover percentage of 8.2. By using Chris Paul’s passing and scoring ability, the team could alleviate this issue.
Chris Paul is holding out some hope that there’s a way for him to start next to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, per @sam_amick
“When he pushed back against the idea that he would come off the bench for the Warriors this season during his introductory news conference in Vegas on… pic.twitter.com/uQitH0t4bQ
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Steinmetz’s suggestion is purely off of his opinion though, and does not reflect any official decision made by the Golden State Warriors organization. The team, led by Steve Kerr, will have to weigh in the different factors there is with the new addition and evaluate how they are going to optimize their lineup.
As the offseason progresses, Warriors fans are eagerly waiting for updates from the organization regarding their plans for the team’s point guard situation. The discussion started by Steinmetz’s take helps showcase the unique possibilities that can occur when assembling a roster of elite talents. All in all, it will be up to the Warrior’s coaching staff to figure the situation out, and how they will embark on another highly anticipated NBA season.
