Dub Hub: Steph Curry believes he’s still in the prime of his career

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Wednesday, February 21st.

Warriors News:

Steph confidently states he’s still in prime of Warriors career | NBC Sports Bay Area

“There’s a little bit more that goes into it, but I know I can still reach that level of impact on the court that I’m used to, Curry added. “So yeah, definitely feel like I am [in my prime], even if you have to be a little delusional, telling yourself who you are.

“Like I said, I work extremely hard, surrounded by people that are pouring into me, and I feel that energy is what keeps me going.”

How long it takes for Curry to pass his prime is a question many curious basketball minds would like an answer to — but that day might not come any time soon.

In the meantime, continue to soak in the greatness of one of Golden State’s icons.

Draymond Green credits Mark Jackson for instilling the Warriors with confidence

Which superstar is the next face of the NBA? All-Star Weekend showcased plenty of candidates | ESPN

“There’s a lot of guys to pick from in this group of 24 that are here,” Curry said Saturday. “You see Luka [Doncic], Ant [Edwards], Shai [Gilgeous-Alexander], guys that are really coming into their prime, and they’re highly decorated already as All-Stars and All-NBA guys.

“I think the more you understand the authenticity around it, and like me and Bron and [Kevin Durant], have done it and tried to do that in our way, where it might look different for different guys. But the league is in pretty good hands when it comes to young talent that I think gets it and understands the magnitude of the platform we all have.”

Steve Kerr’s son finding his way in coaching not far from where his dad leads NBA stars | AP News

Nicholas Kerr isn’t sure he ever wants to coach at the highest level like his dad, Steve. For now, it’s just about figuring out the best ways to help develop players and put them in position to succeed. Wins are starting to come, too. The Santa Cruz Warriors are 11-7 at the All-Star break, bouncing back from a slow start to earn victories in eight of their last 10.

“I love coaching basketball, and whatever that leads me to, we’ll see. I’m ambitious, but I don’t know. I just like doing fun jobs in the NBA or G League,” he said. “I feel like at this point next year I’ll be better at finding that balance in development versus coaching and strategy. I’m sure he went through that, too. It’s a lot of responsibility, but it’s a lot of fun.”

Pacers Tyrese Haliburton says he wanted to go to Golden State

NBA News:

Kevin Durant feared his career was over after tearing Achilles in the NBA Finals

NBA player poll: 2024 All-Stars sound off on best player, team and rule changes they want | The Athletic

Who is the best player in the league?

Nikola Jokić, Joel Embiid — 3

Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards — 2

Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James — 1

Paolo Banchero, All-Star, Orlando Magic: “I gotta go between Joker, Embiid just got hurt. Luka is in that conversation.

Lauri Markkanen, 3-point contest participant, Utah Jazz: “That’s a tough one. Luka is one of the tougher guys for sure, and we always spend a lot of time preparing for that game.”

Dončić: “Come on with these questions.”

Edwards: “Right now? Me.”

Austin Rivers Calls Out JJ Redick: Your Best NBA Seasons Were with Doc, Clippers | Bleacher Report

Rivers, who is the son of the Bucks head coach, said on NBA Today he has “love” for Redick but pointed out “your best years were with the [Los Angeles] Clippers. I don’t think he saved your career, I appreciate you Pat… But in terms of accountability, what are we doing here?

“Your best years in the NBA were when you played for him and the Clippers. Let’s not forget that. I don’t know if there’s frustration there or there’s tension there between you. I know a lot of times we had to sit you toward the end of the game due to defensive reasons.”

In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:

NBA insider reveals surprising Klay Thompson suitor

Stein wrote in his Substack that he thought the team would “find common ground” with Thompson, who has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors after they drafted him in 2011. He believes that Steph Curry wants to play with Thompson and Draymond Green, and that would outweigh everything else. Even with Thompson showing a notable decline this year, and having reportedly turned down a two-year extension, Stein thinks Thompson will stay with the team.

Steph Curry drops 16 points in highly uninteresting All-Star Game

Well, maybe not a game so much as a display, or an exhibition. Even compared to its own standards, this year’s All-Star Game was sorely lacking in effort, defense, and competitiveness. The Eastern Conference, captained by Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, hit the 50-point mark in all four quarters, beating the Western Conference, captained by LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, by an appalling 211-186 final score.

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